Field Notes

A low-power variable optic riflescope with illuminated magnification ring
The LPVO Buyer's Guide: 1-6x, 1-8x and 1-10x Explained
A low-power variable gives you red-dot speed at 1x and magnified precision up top. Here's how to choose between 1-6x, 1-8x and 1-10x and why true 1x matters. Read more...
A fixed-power prism combat optic beside a variable riflescope
ACOG vs LPVO: Choosing a Close-to-Mid-Range Combat Optic
A fixed-power ACOG and a variable LPVO solve the same problem two different ways. Here's how battery-free durability stacks up against true 1x versatility. Read more...
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