Videos tagged with Prism Scopes

This video explains the rationale behind destructive optic testing, particularly drop tests, from a firearms instructor's perspective. It emphasizes that such tests simulate real-world high-stress scenarios where firearms might be dropped, and the goal is to assess an optic's ability to maintain zero and functionality after impact. The instructor argues that understanding an optic's failure points is crucial for making informed purchasing decisions for life-dependent gear.

This video from AT3 Tactical, presented by an expert from the company, explores the often-underestimated utility of Back-Up Iron Sights (BUIS) on an AR-15. The presenter argues that BUIS are more than just a secondary option for when electronic sights fail, highlighting their inherent reliability due to the absence of batteries and fragile components. The emphasis is on building confidence in a robust, primary aiming system that ensures accuracy even on small targets, advising against over-reliance on electronic optics alone.

This video provides an in-depth guide to selecting firearm optics, covering red dots, prism scopes, and low-power variable optics (LPVOs). It discusses the advantages of optics over iron sights, the importance of backup iron sights, and the nuances of MOA for different firearm types. Key considerations like astigmatism, etched reticles, battery life, and mounting solutions are explored, offering practical advice for various shooting applications from close-quarters to long-range engagements.

Former Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo provides practical insights into selecting budget-friendly red dot sights and optics. He emphasizes balancing essential features like glass quality, durability, and reticle visibility against cost, differentiating between military-grade requirements and civilian needs. Cochiolo highlights specific models like the Sig Sauer Romeo 5 and Primary Arms prism scopes as viable options for various budgets and user requirements, including those with astigmatism.

This video provides an expert-level overview of magnified optics, covering their historical development, terminology, and practical applications. Instructors Danny and Jason explain concepts like magnification levels, objective lens diameter, reticle types (duplex, mil-dot, BDC), focal planes (FFP vs. SFP), and parallax adjustment. They highlight the advantages of magnified optics for competition, target shooting, hunting, and tactical scenarios, emphasizing how they improve aiming accuracy and target acquisition at various distances.

This Q&A session from InRangeTV covers a range of firearms-related topics. Key discussions include the effectiveness of VR simulations for training, the importance of single-handed pistol manipulation for concealed carry, the benefits of 1x prism scopes over red dots, and the nuances of AR-15 barrel twist rates. The video also touches on the FN FAL's design flaws, the role of cardio in shooting competitions, and critiques the current state and practices of the NRA. Additionally, it explores historical firearms like the trapdoor and rolling block, the potential of the 7.5 FK cartridge, and the practicality of pencil barrels in high-power shooting.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced shooter, conducting a penetration test comparing various high-powered firearms against cast iron skillets. The test evaluates the effectiveness of calibers like .338 Lapua Magnum, 7.62x54R, .308 Winchester, 7.62x39mm, and .44 Magnum in penetrating multiple skillets. The results offer insights into the relative ballistic performance of these rounds in a practical, albeit unconventional, scenario.