Jerry L. Miculek

Last fall, I needed something dependable for my Savage 110 in .270 Winchester – a hunting scope that wouldn’t let me down when the moment of truth arrived. The Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 caught my attention, and after putting it through the wringer for the better part of a year, I’m ready to share what … Read more

Last year I found myself in a familiar predicament – needing premium glass performance without the premium price tag. After months of research and handling different scopes at various shops, the Nightforce SHV 5-20×56 kept surfacing as that sweet spot between capability and cost. Ten months of real-world testing later, from predawn elk hunts in … Read more

As a firearms instructor and long-time shooter, I’ve seen firsthand how the optics market has exploded. Ten years ago, finding a reliable, functional rifle scope for under $500 was a tall order. You were often stuck with subpar glass, unreliable adjustments, and features that were more marketing hype than battlefield-proven. Today, things are different. Advances … Read more

When I decided to upgrade my AR-15 from iron sights to something more capable for both close-quarters work and medium-range precision, the Bushnell AR Optics 1-4x24mm kept surfacing in discussions with fellow shooters. After eight months of putting this low-power variable optic through everything from three-gun competitions to hog hunts, I can tell you exactly … Read more

Three seasons ago, I picked up the Burris Fullfield II 3-9×40 after my old scope finally gave up the ghost during a particularly rough elk hunt in Colorado. What I needed was something reliable, affordable, and built for the kind of abuse that comes with serious backcountry hunting. After countless hours in deer stands, multiple … Read more