Aron Bernstein One of the first things I learned about owning a gun is how to properly maintain it. I want my firearms to be there for me when I need them the most. That’s why I make sure to use a high quality gun oil or lube every time I clean my firearm. With so many … Read more
Almost as soon as telescopes were invented, opticians of the time began experimenting with attaching two small telescopes side by side. This allowed three-dimensional viewing through two eyes, which is more natural than two-dimensional viewing with one eye closed while looking through a telescope. The advantages quickly became obvious, because anyone’s visual power that … Read more
WHY WOULD YOU WANT COMPACT BINOCULARS IN THE FIRST PLACE? It would be foolish to set out in the great outdoors without a good set of binoculars. It doesn’t matter why you’re there—whether it’s to hike, to hunt, to connect with Mother Nature, as part of your job or simply because you’re pairing with someone … Read more
In the simplest of terms, a first focal plane sight reticle, or an FFP reticle, scales with the target at any magnification you are using, while a second focal plane sight reticle stays at the same scale regardless of the magnification of the optics. Even in this simplified version, it may be difficult to imagine … Read more
Every rifle’s accuracy depends on putting a bullet on target, and the most effective and efficient way to do that is by using a good rifle scope. Granted, every rifle will have built-in sights so that you can aim and shoot a rifle right out of the box. But adding a rifle scope gives you … Read more
Nikon has been making premium quality optical products for all types of outdoor pursuits for over 90 years now. Consequently, this long history of engineering quality optics, aided by modern computer design, allows Nikon to produce optical systems that achieve an ideal balance of maximized light transmission, high resolution, and razor sharp, aberration-free, images. Of … Read more
Stippling is a craft technique that can be used to create better gun handing utility. The burning of small dots into a polymer frame, stippling of the grips, rail panels, fore ends, and magazines can be performed with an electric soldering iron. Stippling creates a raised texture on the surface of a handgun grip for improved shooting control. … Read more