Rifle Optics

The right optic makes any rifle more accurate and easier to shoot. Match the sight to how far you shoot and how fast you need to get on target.

Looking through a rifle scope at the target
Looking through a rifle scope at the target
Red dot sight mounted on a rifle
Red dot sight mounted on a rifle
Holographic sight paired with a magnifier
Holographic sight paired with a magnifier

Scopes

Variable scopes like a 3-9x or 4-16x cover most hunting and target shooting. Look for clear glass, reliable turrets and a reticle you can see in low light.

Guide to choosing rifle scope magnification by shooting distance
Guide to choosing rifle scope magnification by shooting distance

Red dots and holographic sights

Fast, both-eyes-open sighting out to a hundred yards or more. Add a magnifier for longer shots. A favorite on AR-15s and defensive rifles.

Iron sights

Simple, light and always ready. Every rifle owner should know how to use them, even as a backup.

Watch and Learn

Videos from the Gun Websites YouTube channel.

Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4×24 riflescope
EOTech XPS2-0 holographic sight
Leupold CQBSS 1.1-8×24 rifle scope
Insight MRDS mini red dot sight

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