Jerry L. Miculek The .264 Winchester Magnum is a cartridge that demands respect and the right optic to unlock its considerable potential. After working extensively with this often-overlooked powerhouse—a round that predates the 6.5 Creedmoor craze by nearly five decades—I’ve come to appreciate what it brings to the table. This isn’t just another belted magnum gathering dust in … Read more
When I started getting serious about F-Class competition four years ago, I knew I needed a scope that could handle extreme magnification without falling apart. The Burris Tactical XTR II 8-40x50mm caught my attention because it promised benchrest-level performance without the five-figure price tag. After nine months of competition shooting and countless hours on the … Read more
I’ve been running the Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 for nearly eighteen months now, and it’s time I shared my honest thoughts on this scope. When you’re dropping over two grand on glass, you want to know exactly what you’re getting – not marketing hype, but real performance data from someone who’s actually used … Read more
The .450 Marlin hits like a freight train and demands an optic that can take the punishment. I’ve mounted dozens of scopes on lever-actions over the years, and I’ve seen plenty fail under the brutal, snappy recoil these rifles produce. The .450 Marlin isn’t a cartridge for the faint of heart—it launches a 350-grain bullet … Read more
When Hornady introduced the 6.5 PRC in 2018, the precision rifle community finally got what we’d been asking for: a magnum-class cartridge built specifically for modern long-range shooting without the excessive recoil and barrel wear of traditional magnums. I’ve been shooting this round since it hit the market, and after five years of hunting elk … Read more