The .338 Winchester Magnum produces 40 to 45 ft-lbs of recoil energy depending on rifle weight and load. For context, the .30-06 produces around 18 ft-lbs. That gap is not a preference issue. It is a physics issue that changes every decision you make about the scope on this rifle. Eye relief is not optional … Read more
The Tikka T3x is one rifle you should not underestimate at the counter. Sub-MOA accuracy out of the box, across most chamberings, is not a fluke. Finnish manufacturing tolerances, a free-floated barrel, and a trigger breaking between 2 and 3 pounds produce a rifle that will outshoot most scopes mounted on it. When the rifle … Read more
The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire is the most capable rimfire cartridge in common production. A 40 grain bullet leaves the muzzle at around 1,875 feet per second. At 100 yards it has dropped roughly 3 inches from a 50-yard zero, and at 150 yards that drop is approaching 9 inches. The practical effective range on … Read more
The 1-4x scope sits at a specific crossroads in the optics market. It gives the shooter a wide, fast image at 1x for close range work and enough magnification at 4x to make accurate shots at 200 to 250 yards. That combination makes it a strong choice for 3-gun competition, home defense rifles that occasionally … Read more
The .17 HMR is the flattest-shooting rimfire cartridge commercially available, and it changed what rimfire rifles could do at distance. A 17 grain polymer-tipped bullet exits at around 2,550 feet per second, giving the .17 HMR a trajectory that is measurably flatter than the .22 LR at all distances past 50 yards. At 150 yards … Read more
Illuminated reticle scopes have revolutionized low-light shooting, transforming challenging dawn and dusk hunting scenarios into opportunities for precise shot placement. These advanced optical systems combine traditional magnification with battery-powered reticle illumination, ensuring your crosshairs remain visible against any background regardless of lighting conditions. Whether you’re pursuing nocturnal game during legal shooting hours, engaging in competitive … Read more
The Kel-Tec RFB (Rifle, Forward-ejecting Bullpup) represents one of the most innovative rifle designs to emerge from American manufacturing, combining the power of the .308 Winchester cartridge with the compact dimensions that only a bullpup configuration can provide. This revolutionary rifle measures just 26 inches overall while maintaining an 18-inch barrel, giving you full-size rifle … Read more
The SKS rifle stands as one of the most recognizable and reliable battle rifles ever produced, earning its reputation through decades of service across numerous conflicts and becoming a favorite among American surplus rifle enthusiasts. Designed by Sergei Simonov in 1943 and adopted by the Soviet Union in 1945, the SKS (Samozaryadnaya Karabina sistemy Simonova) … Read more
The 30-30 Winchester lever action rifle represents over 130 years of proven hunting excellence, and choosing the right scope can transform this classic platform into a precision hunting machine. Born in 1894 with the Winchester Model 1894, the 30-30 cartridge has taken more whitetail deer than perhaps any other round in North America. The lever … Read more
The Savage Mark II represents exceptional value in the rimfire rifle market, delivering surprising accuracy and reliability at a price point that makes quality .22 LR shooting accessible to every enthusiast. This American-manufactured rifle combines Savage’s legendary accuracy heritage with cost-effective manufacturing to create a platform that can consistently deliver sub-2 MOA accuracy with quality … Read more