Videos tagged with Variable Power Scopes

This video reviews five top new firearm accessories from SHOT Show 2025. Key highlights include the Cloud Defensive EPL duty pistol light, the Holosun Iris laser aiming module with VEL technology, the EOTech Vudu 3-9x32 scope package with an E-LEX red dot, the SIG ROMEO2 AMR optic with a smart magnifier, and innovative carbon fiber suppressors from Carbon Research. The Burris XTR Pro optic with digital dope and the Century Manufacturing Deadlock charging handle are also discussed.

Meprolight showcased new optics at SHOT Show 2025, including the M22 Pro with an integrated light module to combat reticle washout and the MCO Pro micro carbine optic with multiple reticle options. They also introduced the MVO line of variable optics (1-8x, 3-18x, 6-36x) designed for professional users, featuring first focal plane, German glass, and integrated throw levers. New direct mount RMR plates for shotguns were also highlighted.

This video from 9-Hole Reviews, presented by MidwayUSA, delves into the optimal magnification for rifle scopes. Experts Josh and Henry discuss the evolution from fixed power optics to modern variable scopes, emphasizing the trade-offs between high and low-end magnification. They highlight how magnification choice impacts target identification, especially in hunting scenarios, and how reticle design plays a crucial role in long-range accuracy.

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 episode of American Rifleman TV explores accessorizing the AR carbine for enhanced capability in various lighting conditions. The discussion covers the use of white light, night vision, and different optical sights, including red dots and variable power scopes, to improve target acquisition. The segment emphasizes the AR platform's versatility for roles ranging from personal protection to tactical competition, highlighting its effectiveness from close-quarters engagements to longer distances.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Special Forces operator, details how to properly set up an AR-15 for tactical applications. It covers critical aspects from selecting a reliable base rifle and appropriate stock adjustment for accuracy, to the essential integration of backup iron sights, red dot sights, variable power scopes, magnifiers, and weapon lights. The instruction emphasizes mission-essential gear and practical application over aesthetics, providing actionable advice for optimizing an AR-15 for various scenarios.

Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, provides expert guidance on selecting variable power rifle scopes. He categorizes scopes into low (1-5x), mid (3-9x/3-10x), and high (6-18x/6-24x) power ranges, detailing their ideal applications from dangerous game and woods hunting to general big game and long-range varmint shooting. This practical advice helps hunters choose the most effective optic for their specific needs.