“reflex”

Modern shooters have found the AR, combined with holographic or reflex sights, a better mousetrap. What’s been missing is the icing on the cake, an AR optic that offers rapid, up-close sighting and precision, long-range engagement. Enter EOTech.

Lessons learned regarding follow-up shots by a PH with a lifetime of experience in Africa apply to big-game hunters anywhere.

Hunters are coming around to the merits of red-dots, especially for close-range, running game, or low-light scenarios. Aimpoint has responded with its Micro H-2.

Until recently Glock pistols were viewed as guns for military, law enforcement, personal defense and competitive shooting. While many of these semi-automatic handguns were capable of being used in the field for hunting, most Glock owners never seriously considered them for that purpose. That has now changed with the introduction of the Gen4 MOS (Modular Optic System) pistols. The standout for hunting among the four Glock MOS models is the G40 Gen4 MOS chambered in 10mm Auto.

Burris Optics is offering a free FastFire 3 Reflex Sight with a 3-MOA red dot with the purchase of a Burris AR-332 or AR-536 sight from now until April 1, 2016. The package is designed with tactical shooters in mind, but turkey hunters and Modern Sporting Rifle owners should pay attention. In total, the deal offers savings up to $249.

Today's a day of buy one, get one deals, it would appear. On the heels of its associate company Burris offering a free FastFire 3 optic with the purchase of a Burris AR-332 or AR-536 sight, Steiner has announced that it a free set of T-Series Rings with the purchase of one of its GS3, Nighthunter Xtreme, T5Xi or M5Xi riflescopes.

Meopta has introduced its new MeoRed, a compact reflex sight. The MeoRed features a lower profile than the company's MeoSight III and allows users to co-witness with most iron sights.

Yes, Savage Arms is best-known for its rifles. But that doesn't mean shotguns are out of the question. For 2016, the company has rolled out its custom Model 212 and 220 turkey shotguns, which are meant to redefine the look and capability of a turkey gun. Both firearms are available through the company's Special Order Department.

SIG Sauer has expanded its optics line, and had its latest releases on display at the 145th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Louisville.