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Gun Beaver - The Ultimate Spotting Scope Buying Guide: What to Look for Based on Your Mission—Hunting, Tactical, or Range Use

The Ultimate Spotting Scope Buying Guide: What ...

TL;DR for Skimmers: When choosing a spotting scope: Hunters need lightweight, durable scopes with excellent low-light clarity. Tactical users should prioritize magnification, reticles, and rugged construction. Range shooters demand top-tier...

The Ultimate Spotting Scope Buying Guide: What ...

TL;DR for Skimmers: When choosing a spotting scope: Hunters need lightweight, durable scopes with excellent low-light clarity. Tactical users should prioritize magnification, reticles, and rugged construction. Range shooters demand top-tier...

Gun Beaver - How to Choose the Right Hunting Scope: The Real Impact of Objective Lens Size and Tube Diameter on Clarity and Light Transmission

How to Choose the Right Hunting Scope: The Real...

Summary Table: Objective Lens Size vs. Tube Size in Hunting Scopes Feature Objective Lens Size (e.g., 32mm–56mm) Tube Diameter (1" vs 30mm vs 34mm) Light Transmission Larger lens gathers more...

How to Choose the Right Hunting Scope: The Real...

Summary Table: Objective Lens Size vs. Tube Size in Hunting Scopes Feature Objective Lens Size (e.g., 32mm–56mm) Tube Diameter (1" vs 30mm vs 34mm) Light Transmission Larger lens gathers more...

Gun Beaver - Why Nightforce Optics Are the Gold Standard for Military and Law Enforcement Use

Why Nightforce Optics Are the Gold Standard for...

"Other scopes may survive the mission. Nightforce scopes are the mission."— Former SOF Sniper Instructor, name redacted for OPSEC In the unforgiving world of law enforcement and military operations, optics...

Why Nightforce Optics Are the Gold Standard for...

"Other scopes may survive the mission. Nightforce scopes are the mission."— Former SOF Sniper Instructor, name redacted for OPSEC In the unforgiving world of law enforcement and military operations, optics...

Gun Beaver - Barrett MRADELR: Pushing Precision to Extreme Distances

Barrett MRADELR: Pushing Precision to Extreme D...

When it comes to precision shooting at extreme distances, the Barrett MRADELR (Extreme Long Range) stands as a pinnacle of innovation and performance. Designed to dominate the world of extreme...

Barrett MRADELR: Pushing Precision to Extreme D...

When it comes to precision shooting at extreme distances, the Barrett MRADELR (Extreme Long Range) stands as a pinnacle of innovation and performance. Designed to dominate the world of extreme...

Gun Beaver - AR-15 Rifle - What Optic Should I Put on My AR-15 and Why?

What Optic Should I Put on My AR-15 and Why?

What Optic Should I Put on My AR-15 and Why? The AR-15 is one of the most popular rifles for a reason: its versatility. Whether you’re hunting, engaging in competitive...

What Optic Should I Put on My AR-15 and Why?

What Optic Should I Put on My AR-15 and Why? The AR-15 is one of the most popular rifles for a reason: its versatility. Whether you’re hunting, engaging in competitive...

Gun Beaver - From Space-Age Prototype to “America’s Rifle”: The Definitive History of the AR-15

From Space-Age Prototype to “America’s Rifle”: ...

TL;DR for Skimmers The AR-15 began as Eugene Stoner’s lightweight, aerospace-inspired rifle at ArmaLite, was industrialized by Colt, and matured through Vietnam’s hard lessons into today’s ultra-modular platform. Standards like...

From Space-Age Prototype to “America’s Rifle”: ...

TL;DR for Skimmers The AR-15 began as Eugene Stoner’s lightweight, aerospace-inspired rifle at ArmaLite, was industrialized by Colt, and matured through Vietnam’s hard lessons into today’s ultra-modular platform. Standards like...