Skip to main content

Firearms News September 2023 — Issue #18: Special Optics Issue!

Firearms News September 2023, Issue #18 is on the newsstands! Pick up a copy at your local magazine stand, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or major book retailer.

Firearms News September 2023 — Issue #18: Special Optics Issue!

This Month in Firearms News: Seeing the Light

On the cover: Precision rifle optics. I almost don't know where to begin. There was a time when the choices were fewer and if you preceded fewer with the word “quality,” then the choices became even thinner. I’m fairly confident in saying that is no longer the case. There was an old saying that your rifle optic should cost as much, if not more than your rifle. In retrospect I’d have to guess that’s because even less than 10 years ago, certain levels of features, performance, and let’s say perceived quality, weren’t available until you hit a certain price-point, intentional or not. Now, I know for a fact that you can get solid performance without spending multiple thousands of dollars. There are several factors to consider when look- ing into a precision rifle optic. And if I were to ask most anyone, their first response would be glass tant, but it may not be the most important for certain end users. There are other things to consider such as tracking accuracy/repeatability, durability, reticle choices, weight, parallax distance, zero stop capability, illumination, and overall elevation travel or come ups. Frequently, clarity is secondary to some of these features. 

Clarity is a bit subjective as well. While there are means by which to definitively and scientifically measure light transmission and clarity, in the end it still may come down to the user’s perception. Optics manufacturers use different recipes for differ- ent optics. These recipes contain different lenses of varying specs, with different coatings. These recipes bend and shape the light that reaches the shooter’s eye, and thus give a result. Different coatings means different colors are boosted or muted. Contrast and story short, these recipes will be more or less attractive depending on the user’s eyeballs. While there may not be a one-glass-suits all solution, there can still be very obvious examples of superior clarity in certain products.

[Continue reading "Seeing the Light" in September 2023 Issue #18]

Also inside:

  • Sightmark Wraith Mini Thermal Scope: This thermal scope under promises and over delivers. For a mere $2K, you can own the night like never before.
  • Leupold's New Mark 5HD 2-10X: Leupold's new Mark 5HD 2-10x30mm is a mid-range tactical scope meant to provide a flexible magnification range for carbines and rifles.
  • Nightforce NX8 2.5-20X50mm F1: NX8 series, another smash hit, or a swing and a miss?
  • Night Vision and the PVS-14: A look at the history of night vision, how it works and the hugely popular PVS-14 monocular!

Pick up a copy at your local magazine stand, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or major book retailer. Firearms News prints two exciting issues per month, so be sure to get both copies or subscribe!




GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Gear

Firearms News Gets the Rundown on Burris's New XTR-PS

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

SDS Arms Releases New Tactical Shotgun Lineup

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

New Hunting Shotguns Available in Mossy Oak and Realtree Camo

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

Inglis MFG Launches New P35 Pistol

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

MAC Firearms unveils New 5' Comp Barreled Double Stack 1911

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Gear

New Iron Lady Gun Safes from ATI

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

American Tactical Releases GSG Anniversary 1911 Pistol

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Gear

First Look at ATI's new Rukx Rifle Case

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

ATI Launches New Double and Triple Barreled Shotguns for 2025

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

American Tactical Showcases their Latest GSG-16 22 LR Pistol and 410 Bull Dog Shotgun

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Gear

New Glock 17/19 18-Round Magazines Offered by Mec-Gar

KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and...
Guns

KelTec Launches PR57 Pistol: The Best and Lightest 5.7

Firearms News Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW OUR CURRENT ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Get the Firearms News App apple store google play store

Other Magazines

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get the top Firearms News stories delivered right to your inbox.

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Firearms News subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now

Never Miss a Thing.

Get the Newsletter

Get the top Firearms News stories delivered right to your inbox.

By signing up, I acknowledge that my email address is valid, and have read and accept the Terms of Use