Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-6.5×24 mm Illuminated Riflescope
A compact, full-feature tactical riflescope for less than $1,500, this offering from Bushnell is an impressive optic.
March 22, 2013Optics
Shooting Illustrated Announces 2013 Golden Bullseye Winners
Our annual awards honor the best of the best in the firearms industry—and this year's list of recipients is no exception.
December 14, 2012
Good Glass for Less Cash
Quality tactical riflescopes don’t come cheap, but here are five solid models packed with features at prices that will leave some money in your wallet for ammo.
December 13, 2012
Vortex StrikeFire and VMX3 Magnifier
Vortex offers a sight, magnifier and mounts for both at about half the cost of a high-end red-dot sight alone.
October 1, 2012
AR Optics on a Budget
Finding good glass for your AR without breaking the bank is a lot easier thanks to these quality options.
August 15, 2012
Trijicon Sealed Reflex Sight
The advancements in optics technology over the past decade have been nothing short of amazing, but Trijicon’s new Sealed Reflex Sight seems straight out of science fiction.
March 16, 2012
Browe Combat Optic
Though a relative newcomer to the tactical optics market, Browe Inc.'s Combat Optic is sure to turn heads.
February 24, 2012
Nikon M-223 1-4×20 mm
Nikon's first foray into the world of AR-15 optics allows for fast engagement at CQB distances along with accurate shots at medium ranges.
February 7, 2012
Leupold Mark 4 HAMR
I like magnified optics. Even before my eyes began aging, I preferred to have some sort of enhanced target image.
February 2, 2012
Optical Illusion
Browsing the web one evening, you see a great deal on a Leupold Mark 4 tactical riflescope—less than half the normal retail price. If that amazing deal sounds too good to be true, it’s probably because it is.
October 18, 2011