Jerry Miculek Look, I’ll be straight with you – I’ve been running the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44 hard for the past five months. After countless rounds downrange, a few hunting trips, and some seriously nasty weather, I’ve got some thoughts. If you’re shopping in the medium price range for a scope that can pull double … Read more
When I inherited my grandfather’s Marlin 60 five years ago, I had no idea how much time I’d spend testing different scopes on this classic rimfire. That trusty tube-fed .22 has become my go-to rifle for everything from backyard plinking to dawn squirrel hunts, and along the way, I’ve learned exactly what makes a scope … Read more
After investing three solid months evaluating the Arken Optics EP-5 5-25X56, I’ve gathered extensive data on this scope’s capabilities and limitations. I specifically chose this optic to test its performance in precision rifle competitions and hunting scenarios, mounting it on my custom-built Tikka T3x in .308 Winchester. From early morning deer stands in freezing conditions … Read more
After spending the last four months putting the Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 5-25×56 through its paces, I’ve developed a pretty clear picture of what this scope can and can’t do. I picked it up specifically to test how well it would handle both long-range target shooting and hunting scenarios, mounting it on my custom Remington … Read more
The Hawke Vantage IR 4-16×50 landed on my bench about four months ago when I was looking for a versatile scope for both hunting and target practice. After putting it through its paces in everything from early morning deer stands to afternoon plinking sessions, I’ve developed a solid understanding of what this optic can deliver. … Read more