Leupold Scopes Explained (2026): Every Riflescope Series From VX-Freedom to Mark 5HD
Leupold scopes explained: all 8 riflescope series from VX-Freedom to Mark 5HD, with Leupold vs street prices, focal planes, dials and who each suits.
Accessories
The gear that goes on, in or around your gun. Lights, holsters, optics, safes and everything else, newest first.
Carry holsters make the biggest difference to how often you actually carry, so the best concealed carry holsters guide is a good first stop. For a home defense gun, a light matters more than almost any other upgrade; see the best weapon lights. Optics buyers should read the best rifle scopes, and if you need somewhere to keep it all, start with our gun safe guide. To compare live prices on accessories across 200+ retailers, use the gun accessories price checker.
Vortex Scopes Explained (2026): Every Riflescope Line From Triumph to Razor
Vortex scopes explained: all 15 riflescope lines from Triumph HD to Razor and AMG, with list vs street prices, focal planes, turrets and who each one suits.
11 Best Spotting Scopes (2026): Hunting, High-End & Budget
Eleven spotting scopes ranked on the numbers the manufacturers publish and almost nobody compares: what your field of view does at maximum magnification, how far below list each one actually sells, and why the $2,744.98 Swarovski is lighter than a $399.99 Leupold.
First Focal Plane vs Second Focal Plane: FFP vs SFP Explained (2026)
First focal plane vs second focal plane with real numbers: what each does to holdovers, which plane wins for LPVOs, hunting and long range, and what FFP costs.
iRay Rico Review (2026): All 16 Rico Thermal Sights Tested
iRay Rico review: all 16 Rico thermal sights tested, from the Nocpix Rico 3 to the Mk2 LRF, Hybrid and Micro, with ranges, battery life and live prices.
Pulsar Thermion 2 Review (2026): All 10 Models Tested, XQ35 Pro to LRF XL60
Pulsar Thermion 2 review: all ten thermal scopes tested, from the XQ35 Pro to the LRF XL60, with NETD explained, field ranges, zeroing tips and live prices.
Derya OBone: Derya’s First Suppressor Is a $199 .22 Can
Derya Arms has launched the OBone, a 3.99-ounce .22 LR suppressor at a $199 MSRP. Specs, the 112 dB fine print and what ATF’s new policy means for buyers.
Vortex Strike Eagle Review (2026): All Five Scopes Tested, 1-10x24 to 5-25x56
Vortex Strike Eagle review: all five scopes from 1-10x to 5-25x tested for tracking, eye box, illumination, RevStop travel and price, plus the Venom and Razor.
Nightforce NX8 Review (2026): All Six Models Tested and Compared
Nightforce NX8 review: the 1-8x, 2.5-20x and 4-32x in F1 and F2 compared on eye box, turrets, travel, reticles and price, with our box test and the ATACR.