The 17 HMR represents a fascinating challenge for optics selection. As someone who’s spent countless hours testing rimfire optics and documenting their performance, I’ve found that this unique cartridge demands specific features from a scope that many shooters overlook. The round’s exceptional velocity and flat trajectory out to 200 yards create opportunities that only the … Read more
Selecting optics for the Savage 220 presents a unique set of challenges unlike any other hunting platform. After spending three seasons mounting various scopes on this specialized slug gun, I’ve learned that traditional rifle scope selection criteria simply don’t apply. The intense recoil impulse of a 20-gauge slug, combined with the gun’s surprising accuracy potential, … Read more
Over the past three years as a shooting instructor and competitive shooter, I’ve had the opportunity to test various illuminated reticle scopes extensively. My experience includes everything from early morning range sessions to evening competitions, where good illumination can make the difference between hitting and missing your target. I’ve spent hundreds of hours testing these … Read more
Through three years of testing long eye relief scopes on various platforms, from scout rifles to handguns and specialty mounts, I’ve gained extensive experience with the unique challenges these optics face. Extended eye relief scopes serve multiple purposes – from forward-mounted rifle setups to handgun hunting and firearms with unusual mounting requirements. During my testing, … Read more
The .204 Ruger stands as one of the most fascinating cartridges to match with quality glass. After spending five years testing optics on this ultra-velocity round, I’ve found that its blistering 4,000+ fps speed and laser-flat trajectory create unique demands on scope selection. Many shooters underestimate how this cartridge’s combination of minimal recoil and extreme … Read more