Optics

Leica Geovid HD-B 8×56 binoculars review

Posted on September 30, 2018 by richardt — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin gets hands-on with the Leica Geovid HD-B 8×56 binoculars, finding the increased light gathering of the 8×56 model is matched by the ergonomics and technology

Tagged with: 8x56, Abbe-Koenig prism, AquaDura, binoculars, HD glass, Leica, low-light
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Eye on the target

Posted on September 9, 2018 by richardt — No Comments ↓

Mark Ripley gets hands-on to test the new Target Vision range camera from Scott Country, finding it a valuable aid to long-range shooting practice

Tagged with: camera, image capture, photography, Target Vision, tripod, WiFi
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Hawke Endurance riflescope review

Posted on September 2, 2018 by richardt — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin puts his eye to British brand Hawke’s newest addition to the riflescope range

Tagged with: Hawke Endurance Scope, Multi-Coated, optical, Posi-Grip, riflescope, X-ACT app
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Leupold VX-5HD scope review

Posted on August 19, 2018 by richardt — No Comments ↓

Chris Parking tests the Leupold VX-5HD CDS-ZL2 3-15×56, a scope that has been designed to maximise the light available to the hunter

Tagged with: Leupold VX-5HD, low-light, optics, riflescope, scope
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Discovery HD 3 IR riflescope review

Posted on August 12, 2018 by richardt — No Comments ↓

After taking it out for some thorough testing, Chris Parkin is amazed by the value he finds in the Discovery HD 3-18X50 FFP IR riflescope

Tagged with: Discovery HD, Discovery Optics, IR riflescope, riflescope, scope
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Burris Ballistic III Laserscope review

Posted on August 4, 2018 by richardt — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin tests the Burris 4-16×50 Ballistic III Laserscope, an easy to set up, honest and rugged ‘smart scope’

Tagged with: Ballistic III Laserscope, burris, laserscope, scope
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Red-dot alert

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin has the H34L red-dot sight from Aimpoint on test, and finds it a quality performer that’s easy and comfortable to use, too

Tagged with: aimpoint, dot, h2, h34l, micro, red, review, scope, sight, test
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Geco Gold 8×42 binoculars review

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin tests a pair of binoculars from a brand better known for its ammo than its optics, but is pleasantly impressed with the quality of the Geco Gold