Low power variable optic (LPVO)

LPVO History and Applications

The story behind the creation and use of the LPVO, or low power variable optic.

First Look: Primary Arms MD25 Red Dot Sight

A value-priced red dot with a full set of features.

First Look: Primary Arms SLx 3X Micro Magnifier

One has an ACSS reticle, the other doesn't.

First Look: Primary Arms SLx 5-25x56mm Rifle Scope

A full-featured long-range scope at an attractive price.

First Look: Primary Arms SLx 1-10x28mm SFP Rifle Scope

A low-powered variable optic with your choice of reticles.

First Look: Primary Arms FFP 4-16x44 Riflescopes

A new line of entry-level, long-range optics with some great features.

2022 New Optics Guide

Optics are an increasingly vital part of more and more firearms, from traditional rifles to MSRs to shotguns and even ultracompact, concealed-carry handguns. With few exceptions, however, nearly every optic is made overseas, and every manufacturer uses at least one or two components of foreign origin. 

2022 New Optics Guide: Riflescopes

Everything from Low Power Variable Optics for close-in work to high-powered zooms for the long range game.

2022 New Optics Guide: Prism Optics

2022 brings us new prismatic scopes for people who want the advantages of a smaller optic, without relying 100% on electronics for an aiming solution.

First Look: Primary Arms SLx Hunter Scopes

The new optics have a duplex reticle on the second focal plane with mid-range variable zoom.

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