Videos tagged with Optics Testing

This guide details the 'Nipple Twister Test' for evaluating budget rifle scope turrets, as demonstrated by Moondog 2A. The test involves aggressively manipulating the turrets for 20-30 seconds to assess their ability to return to zero. Successful completion requires the reticle to precisely realign with the zero point after adjustments are reversed, indicating reliable tracking.

This video compares the effectiveness of night vision (NVG) and thermal optics for detecting a consumer drone at various distances. While both systems can track a drone up to 200 meters, thermal detection degrades significantly beyond 300 meters, becoming a small speck. NVGs with active IR lights maintain visibility slightly further, but military drones with blackout capabilities pose a greater challenge.

This expert-level review by Chris Cerino of Gun Talk Media thoroughly tests the Vortex Viper HD riflescope. The review focuses on practical field applications, including precise tracking accuracy via a box drill and validation of the Dead-Hold BDC MOA reticle subtensions using 6.5 Creedmoor data. Cerino highlights the scope's value, ease of turret adjustment, and the inclusion of an illuminated reticle, making it a strong contender in its price range.

This review tests the Somogear NGAL, a budget clone of the L3 NGAL, for real-world firearm use. Despite its 'airsoft' marketing, it features PCB potting and a solid aluminum build. Initial testing revealed minor co-alignment offsets and mounting inconsistencies on certain rails, but it held zero reasonably well after 240 rounds of 5.56 and performed admirably during night vision testing with a clean illuminator beam.

This video is a review of the Konus Absolute 5-40x56 ED rifle scope, sent in by Konus for evaluation. The review covers the scope's features, performance at 1300 yards, reticle illumination, turret tests, and resolution. It concludes with the reviewer's insights and recommendations. The description also includes links to the reviewer's website, other content, and social media channels.

This "Free For All Friday" video from September 23, 2022, features a live virtual optics course with open Q&A. The course covers essential topics for understanding and utilizing firearm optics, including scope types and construction, reticle variations, the Mil vs. MOA debate, first vs. second focal plane differences, recommendations for optics, proper mounting techniques, and testing procedures. The presenter, Gary Melton, is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and experienced tactical instructor. The video promotes Paramount Tactical's services, upcoming courses, and merchandise.

This video provides a detailed review of the Leatherwood Hi-Lux H.W. Malcolm 20x vintage scope, highlighting its replica design of a classic Unertl scope. The reviewer covers unboxing, installation, features, and optics testing, offering insights into the scope's performance. The video emphasizes that no firearm modifications are shown and that the rifle used is a single-shot competition model. It aims to educate and entertain firearms enthusiasts interested in vintage optics.

This video provides a review and real-world testing of the GOGOGO GS03-1000M range finder. The reviewer aims to assess its advertised 1000-meter range and compares it to a previously reviewed GOGOGO 900-yard range finder. The content focuses on evaluating the performance and capabilities of this specific rangefinder model.