Maven Optics Review – The Best Optics From Maven in 2023
This Maven Optics review looks at my experiences with some of their best optics including rifle scopes, binoculars and spotting scopes. Spending a lot of time with bino’s, scopes and spotting scopes out hunting and at the range, I’ve developed a strong interest in finding the best value optics on the market at specific price …
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Optics Spotlight – Maven B1.2 Review [10×42]
On a hunting trip last year in New Zealand a mate brought along a set of Maven Optics, these optics are impressive so check out this short Maven B1.2 review of their 10×42 binoculars to find out why their worth a look. For those who haven’t looked through a pair yet, Maven Optics use high …
Vortex Impact 4000 Review
The long distance shooting community has long been asking for a viable alternative to the expensive rifle mounted Wilcox Raptar and Envision Tech MARS systems. There are some scopes available that features inbuilt range finding such as the Steiner IFS and Burris Eliminator, however the choice for weapon mounted systems has been extremely limited for …
The Pecar Optics Range of Rifle Scopes
I’m often at gun shops stocking up on ammo and reloading gear, and having a keen interest in rifle scopes I keep an eye out for whats on the shelves. I have seen Pecar Optics on display but knew very little else about them. Casual shooters and the majority of rifle shooters starting out are …
Optics Spotlight – Bushnell AR 4.5-18x40mm
My first ever centerfire rifle scope was the Bushnell AR 4.5-18x40mm. Needing an optic for a budget .233 bolt gun the AR ticked all the right boxes at the time. Good magnification range, simple reticle, lifetime warranty, not too heavy and just the right price. Made in South Korea the Bushnell AR brings a lot …
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Optics Spotlight – Maven RS.4 Review [5-30x56mm]
My favorite aspect of Maven Optics is the high contrast Japanese glass used in their optics range. For those unfamiliar, Maven are a Wyoming based company who are truly underrated in the optics world. Of late they are becoming more popular amongst the sporting and hunting community, especially here in Australia. Maven are a direct …
Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25×56 Review
The benchmark for optical quality in tactical rifle scopes has long been the Schmidt & Bender PM II. It wasn’t a hard choice for me choosing what optic to buy for my Sako TRG for long distance shooting. The repeatable easy to use turrets, alpha tier glass and simple reticles have been a draw card not only …
Steiner T6Xi 5-30×56 Rifle Scope Review
The T6Xi series are the latest scopes released from Steiner Optics. This line of tactical optics are a personal favorite of mine, the reticle choices, alpha tier glass, and large turrets make tactical optics very user friendly. Looking at long distance tactical optics you no doubt have been comparing the T6Xi with its competitors such …
ZeroTech Trace Advanced 20-60×80 Spotting Scope Review
Needing a tough spotting scope with a MIL reticle for long distance shooting, I got hold of the Trace Advanced 20-60×80 from ZeroTech. Used for helping correct shots at the range, in competitions and even spotting trophy animals when hunting a spotting scope has many uses across shooting disciplines. A spotting scope allows the shooter …
The 8 Best Scopes Under $1000
On a budget you want the best value for money you can get. This list shows the 8 best scopes under $1000 available today. The optics have been selected based on their features with long distance shooting in mind. There are countless optics to choose from, with companies constantly releasing new models with better features. …
Steiner Predator 8 Review
Getting hands on with alpha class optics is always a good time. Steiner released the Predator 8 series last year and I got some time behind the optic with my Sako 85 Finnlight II. The Predator Series are designed primarily for hunting and include features made for that purpose, including a simple reticle and a streamline …
Discovery Optics ED-PRS 5-25×56 FFP Review
New shooters often look for optics with high value at a low price point. That’s where budget optics have a role to play in the long distance shooting community. Discovery Optics sent out the ED-PRS 5-25×56 which fits this category and has great value to offer for the budget minded shooter. Retailing at the $399 …
TriggerCam 2.1 Review
The TriggerCam 2.1 has been out for around a year now and I thought id pick one up and see how it works. My motivation for getting one was using the 4k video down scope to help show off reticles for optic reviews. I was hesitant at first due to the $995 AUD / $600 …
Optics Spotlight: Scandinavian Arms LRS 5-25×56
Scandinavian Arms have teamed up with Schmidt & Bender to produce a cheaper version of the gold standard in optics, the 5-25×56 PM II. The new optic called the LRS, or Light Recoil Scope was first unveiled in Germany at the IWA 2023 exhibition. Schmidt & Bender PM II’s are one of the most renowned …
Vortex Venom 5-25×56 Review
Getting time behind a Vortex Venom, I took the opportunity to see why its so popular in the budget category. In the line up of optics on offer from Vortex, the Venom sits between the Diamondback Tactical and the Strike Eagle. The Venom retails for $699 USD and the Strike Eagle 5-25×56 at $799 USD. …
Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25×56 Review
The Vortex Strike Eagle series first launched in 2015 with the low power variant, a few years later the 5-25×56 FFP model landed and has since become one of the most popular long distance shooting optics in the world. Luckily for me a friend purchased the Strike Eagle and a recent trip to the range …
The 8 Best Premium Long Range Shooting Scopes In 2023
There are many elements that make a scope a contender to be one of the best premium long range shooting scopes on the market. The quality of the glass, magnification range, field of view, how well its constructed and many other factors that need to be considered in the ever-advancing field of premium optics. The shortlist …
ZeroTech Trace Advanced 4-24×50 TREMOR3 Review
After 6 weeks with the new Japanese made ZeroTech Trace Advanced 4-24×50 it’s time to see what features are included and how it’s performed. To test its performance I mounted the scope on my long distance rifle, the Sako TRG 22 A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor to see how well the tracking worked and how the …
The 8 Best Hunting Scopes Available in 2023
Listed below are the 8 best hunting scopes available in 2023 with a focus on long range hunting. There are countless optics available for hunters to choose from, with companies constantly releasing new models with better features appealing to modern hunters. This list below is a starting off point with most of the optics listed …
Steiner IFS – Intelligent Firing Solution
The Intelligent Firing Solution or ‘IFS’ system by Steiner is designed with the sniper and spotter team in mind. The system allows the user to keep eyes on the target through the scope without having to break contact with the target to look at the elevation and windage turrets when making corrections. Rifle scopes with …
GoSky PeakRange 20-60×80 HD Spotting Scope Review
I got hold of the GoSky PeakRange 20-60×85 HD spotting scope to test out against the competition. I use a spotting scope for two main purposes, being able to see hits on targets at the range and for spotting game when hunting. Spotting small holes in paper through a rifle scope is almost impossible past …
Best Maven Rifle Scope – RS.3 5-30×50 Review
The Maven Rifle Scope or RS.3 5-30×50 is designed and manufactured by Maven Optics who are based out of Wyoming in the US. Maven are a direct to consumer company meaning their products are only available through their website and as a result the price tag on their optics have no added retail markup. This …
Optics Spotlight | Maven RS.3 5-30X50 FFP
Maven Optics are a direct to customer optics company based out of Lander, Wyoming. Having used both spotting scopes and binoculars from Maven I have been impressed with the build quality of their optics and the clarity of their glass. The optics on offer from Maven cater to a large section of hunters and target …
Horus HoVR 6.5-40×50 Spotting Scope with TREMOR 4 Reticle
After being impressed with my Horus HoVR 5-20×50 scope I was excited to see a new product on offer from Horus Vision, the HoVR 6.5-40×50 Spotting Scope. Horus Vision is owned by Nightforce Optics, who have a great reputation worldwide for producing high quality and rugged scopes. I’m glad to see that the battle proven …
Budget Night Vision Review – Oneleaf NV 100 Commander
There’s a variety of night vision and thermal devices available on the market today all with varying prices. I got my hands on some budget Amazon night vision that’s made in China and tested how it performs. The Oneleaf NV 100 retails for around 300 US or 500 Australian dollars currently on Amazon. This night vision …
New FastFire 4 Red Dot From Burris
The recently released Burris FastFire 4 red dot sight has hit the shelves. I got hold of the FastFire 4 and fitted it onto my 12 gauge, as I find it’s a lot faster to get onto a target with a red dot than with iron sights. The red dot is however very versatile, being able to be …
Horus HoVR 5-20×50 Scope Package Review
The heavy hitting complete shooting package from Horus is here. The package deal from Horus Vison includes the HoVR 5-20×50 scope, laser rangefinder and weather meter, however each item can be purchased individually. The pack is aimed at being a one stop shop to get users the tools for making hits at long range. Another …
Steiner Predator LRF 10×42 Laser Rangefinder Binoculars Review
Why carry two tools around when you can combine the two into one. A two in one setup has its advantages, you save on weight, space, and save time not having to change tools on the run. The new Steiner Predator LRF 10×42 rangefinding binoculars combine binoculars and rangefinding into the one streamlined platform. This …
Steiner H35 Nighthunter Review
Thermal vision devises are becoming more available and more sought after all over the world. The Steiner H35 Nighthunter displays a thermal image which highlights the heat signatures that are given off from a target, making them more easily detectable. Hunters use thermal optics to aid in detecting targets out in the field. Above all, …
ZeroTech Trace Advanced 4.5-27×50 Review
New to the optics scene ZeroTech have hit the ground running offering up a variety of optics including red dots, low power variable optics all the way up to the long range Trace Advanced. These optics are close to home for me, with ZeroTech being an Australian owned company. Another great factor about this company …
Nightforce SHV 5-20×56 Review
We have used a few different Nightforce optics and have come to truly appreciate the build quality of their scopes. One of our favourite optics is the Nightforce NX8 series and we were interested to see if the SHV line of scopes kept the level of quality Nightforce is known for. Lucky for us, a …
Kahles K525i DLR 5-25×56 Review
The Kahles K525i Dynamic Long Range (DLR) optic is one of the most innovative scopes on the market. Lets dive into its features and see how it stacks up against the competition. Kahles Kahles is part of the prestigious Swarovski group of companies and was acquired by Swarovski back in 1974. Kahles has produced some …
Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25×56 Review
The Leupold Mark 5HD line of scopes are a popular choice in both the long range and tactical shooting worlds. In this review we will cover off on the features and specifications of the Mark 5HD. Leupold Leupold has a long history in the US, eventually becoming an optics company in 1947 after originally starting …
SwampDeer 1.2-6×20 LPVO
Not everyone can afford top of the range optics such as the Nightforce NX8 or Schmidt and Bender PMII, but luckily there are companies out that that offer up budget optics to consumers, such as the SwampDeer 1.2-6×20. Lets take a quick look at the optic. SwampDeer This optic company is brand new to the …
Burris RT-1 Red Dot Review
Lets checkout the Burris RT-1 red dot sight and how it handled conditions in outback Australia. Red Dot’s The red dot sight is designed for use in close range shooting. The illuminated dot stays in alignment with the weapon regardless of what position your eye is in. This almost completely eliminates the parallax effect and …
Vortex Viper HD Spotting Scope Review
Interested in long range shooting or hunting? You will eventually need to add a spotting scope like the Vortex Viper HD to your setup to help spot hits or identify game. After spending over a year with the Viper HD, it’s time to look at what features standout, whether you need it for long range …
Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16×44 FFP Scope Review
After spending a year with the Vortex Diamondback Tactical, lets checkout its features and see why it’s such a popular optic choice in the shooting community. Vortex Based out of the US, Vortex have built a reputation of making quality optics for every budget. Over many years of shooting and hunting, I have relied on …
Steiner Ranger 6 3-18×56 Review
Today we are looking at the Steiner Ranger 6 hunting scope in 3-18×56. When you are selecting a hunting scope its important to remember that hunting scopes are exposed to radically different environments than the traditional bench rest target scope. Unlike target scopes, durability plays a crucial part for a hunting scope. For example, you …
Trijicon ACOG 3.5×35 Review
The ACOG or ‘Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight’ is widely known as being used on military rifles around the world, including here in Australia. The biggest feature of the ACOG that stands out, is the illuminated reticle that is solar powered. The scope absorbs light and uses that energy to charge it. The scope can be …
Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 Review
It’s coming up to almost 12 months with the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 FFP (first focal plane) and time to look back how the scope has performed. Vortex The manufacturer of the PST Gen II Vortex Optics, have a huge cult following around the world and are known for making optics to suit …
Nightforce NX8 4-32×50 Review
I recently got my hands on the Nightforce NX8 4-32×50 and tested out how suited it was for long distance shooting. Nightforce With the abundance of rifle scopes available to the long distance and precision rifle shooter, one company’s optics are particularly well represented on the firing line. You will be hard pressed not seeing a …
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