Optics

Swampfox Raider Micro Prism Sight Review
After spending some time behind the new Swampfox Raider 1X Micro Prism Sight, I’m thinking about selling all my rifle red-dot sights. I’m kidding, of course, as I have a lot of great red dots that I love, but the Raider offers a ton of advantages over a red dot for a close-quarters fighting rifle. In fact, it has taken a full-time position on my primary home-defense gun.

SAI 6 1–6×24 LPVO Review: A High-End Optic for the AR Platform
A relative newcomer in the optics world, Swampfox Optics has quickly gained attention by offering practical and affordable optics for shooters. Their lineup includes rifle scopes, prism sights, LPVOs, and red-dot optics aimed at both tactical and defensive applications.

Swampfox Sentinel II Micro Red Dot: Feature-Packed Carry Optic
A relative newcomer in the optics world, Swampfox Optics has quickly gained attention by offering practical and affordable optics for shooters. Their lineup includes rifle scopes, prism sights, LPVOs, and red-dot optics aimed at both tactical and defensive applications.

Review: Nightforce NX8 2.5–20×50 Long-Range Scope
The Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1 is designed to be a true “do-it-all” riflescope. It combines a wide magnification range with a compact form factor, making it suitable for tactical shooting, long-range precision, and even hunting.

Clip-On Thermal vs. Dedicated Thermal Scope
Thermal optics have transformed modern shooting and hunting. In the past decade, improvements in electronics and sensor technology have made compact thermal devices widely available to civilians. These tools allow shooters to detect heat signatures instead of relying on visible light, making them extremely useful for nighttime hunting, wildlife observation, and recovery of downed animals.

Pulsar Thermion XM38 Thermal Imaging Scope Review
Night hunting opens up an entirely different experience for hunters. Once the sun goes down, animals that are rarely seen during the day become active. However, hunting in darkness requires specialized equipment. Traditional tools like spotlights or night vision can help, but thermal imaging scopes provide a major advantage because they detect heat rather than relying on visible light.

Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 Thermal Scope Review
The Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50, made by Pulsar, is a premium thermal imaging rifle scope designed to help hunters make accurate shots in complete darkness. According to testing by firearms editor Jack Oller, the scope combines thermal imaging, a laser rangefinder, and a ballistic calculator to dramatically improve first-round hit probability during night hunts.

Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 riflescope: Long-Range Precision Scope Review
The Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 riflescope, produced by Vortex Optics, is a high-end precision optic built specifically for serious long-range shooters and competitors. According to testing by firearms writer David M. Fortier, the scope delivers impressive performance across a wide range of conditions and magnification levels.
