Do You Need a Magnifier for Your Red Dot?
A magnifier turns a fast red dot into a mid-range optic on demand. Here's when it's the right call, and when an LPVO is...
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Field Notes
Product guides, equipment care and buyer education from the D&R team.
How to Choose Your First Spotting Scope
Magnification, objective size and tripod pairing decide how useful a spotting scope really is. Here's how to get all three right the first time.
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Scope Mounting Guide: Rings, Bases, Height and Torque
A great scope on a poor mount will never hold zero. Here's how to choose rings, set the right height, level the reticle and...
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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.
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How to Zero a Rifle Scope: A Simple Step-by-Step
Boresight, pick a distance, fire a group, adjust off the center of that group, confirm. Here is the whole process without the guesswork.
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How to Mount and Zero a Pistol Red Dot
Get the footprint and torque right, co-witness your irons, then zero at a realistic distance. Here's the clean way to set up a pistol...
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Trijicon RMR vs SRO: Which Pistol Optic Is Right for You?
Same footprint, two philosophies: the RMR is the rugged duty and carry standard; the SRO trades some ruggedness for a big, fast window. Here's...
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Holosun 507C vs 508T vs EPS Carry: Which Dot?
Three of Holosun's most popular pistol dots, three different jobs: value open reflex, premium titanium, and a sealed enclosed emitter for carry.
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EOTech G33 vs G43 vs G45: Which Magnifier?
Two 3x options and a 5x, all flip-to-side. The choice comes down to how far you want to reach and how you like to...
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How to Choose a Weapon Light: Lumens, Candela and Runtime
Lumens, candela and runtime measure three different things. Understand them and the right light for a pistol, carbine or pocket gets obvious.
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Rifle Bipods 101: Choosing the Right Shooting Support
Attachment, height, and whether you need cant and pan are the decisions that matter. Here's how to choose a bipod that actually helps your...
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Green Dot vs Red Dot Sights: Which Reticle Color?
The color of your dot changes how it looks in bright light and to your eyes. Here's when a green dot is worth it...
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