Colt Optics Unveils Scope Lineup

We recently covered the Canadian military's adoption of a new carbine, the CMAR . That announcement was shortly followed by word that a Colt scope would round out the package: the CMAR 1-6 . Colt's new line of civilian optics  has now been released, so we can take a look at what th...

By Daniel Y

Athlon Optics Introduces the Ares HLR Lightweight Hunting Riflescope

Athlon Optics is adding the Ares HLR to their lineup, and the pitch is simple: a precision riflescope built for hunters who move a lot and count ounces. The lighter of the two available configurations comes in at 18.9 ounces, which puts it firmly in backcountry-viable territory without asking you...

By Sam.S

Swarovski Optik Expands 2026 Rifle Scope Lineup

Swarovski Optik has announced updates across three of its core riflescope families, introducing the new dS 4-24x50 P, an updated Z6i lineup, and additional Z5i+ MRAD models. The expansion reflects continued development across digital, general-purpose, and long-range hunting optics.

By Eric B

Built for Spec Ops: Vortex AMG 1-10X LPVO

Maximizing accuracy and performance seems to be a white whale we all chase. We want the shortest package with a minimal footprint to reach out to 500 and beyond with ease. But we still want to run the rifle fast at closer targets. For this scenario, the low power variable optic (LPVO) h...

By Michael Mills

Fate of the “Unsinkable” Japanese Battleship Yamato

During the Second World War, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Yamato was feared due to its immense size and power. She was the most heavily armed battleship ever built, with nine 18.1-inch (460mm) main guns, the largest ever mounted on a warship. Each shell weighed nearly 1.5 tons and had a range i...

By Peter Suciu

Horus Vision Launches TREMOR7 Reticle in HoVR 1-8x24 LPVO

Horus Vision has introduced the TREMOR7 reticle, now available in the HoVR 1-8x24mm LPVO riflescope, a configuration aimed at modern sporting rifles and dynamic shooting applications. The TREMOR7 builds on previous Horus reticle designs and is optimized for use in low-power variable optics. It is...

By Eric B

Paradox of the German Tiger II Tank

The Tiger II tank, officially designated as Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B and introduced in 1944, was Germany’s most advanced heavy tank of World War II. Known as the Königstiger (King Tiger) by the Germans and often referred to as the Royal Tiger by Allied forces, it was designed to dominate...

By Eugene Nielsen

Review: Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x Scope

The Leupold Mark 4 has easily been one of the most prolific military and law enforcement scopes available. While the flagship Mark 5HD scopes superseded that family, for years, professionals and serious shooters like myself asked when it would come back. Thankfully, it did as the new Leupold Mark...

By Hunt Fish Shoot
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