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Nov 13, 2019 •
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Red dot sights give shooters a fast aiming system while remaining target focused. While the originals were bulky and expensive, today there are a variety of options that are compact and affordable. They are a great option for any platform – carbines,...
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May 1, 2014 •
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Last week the OpticsPlanet team piled in a van and took off headed south to Indianapolis for the 2014 NRA show. The show was everything that was advertised, housing 9 acres of guns and gear. People came from all over the world to attend this show and the...
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Dec 26, 2013 •
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One of the highest-rated red dot sights on OpticsPlanet is the Vortex SPARC Red Dot Sight. It’s pretty easy to see why! Grab one of these bad boys and you’ll see first hand, but let’s get into why it’s so popular. SPARC stands...
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Jan 18, 2013 •
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Barska has always done a fantastic job of making new technologies and innovations available at an entry level price point. This year at SHOT Show was no different, with new rifle scopes, laser sights, gun cases and backpacks displayed prominently around their...
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Jan 2, 2013 •
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It’s a fairly well-known fact that Trijicon can get you on target fast. Their ACOGs are legendary for their insane target acquisition speed and durability. The Bindon Aiming Concept gives shooters the chance to shoot with both eyes open and the...
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Nov 29, 2012 •
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I’ve never made it a secret that I’m a big fan of versatility. Whether you’re using a binocular or rifle scope, having multiple ways to use the same optic or multiple scenarios where it’s useful has always been high on my list of...
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Sep 21, 2012 •
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Wow. I want to tell you about the new Burris FastFire III (which we first got to take a look at in January at SHOT Show), but I’m having a hard time figuring out which of the huge number of features to start with. I’d say that’s really...
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Apr 9, 2012 •
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I was recently playing one of the most popular video games in the world, Call of Duty, when I came across a phenomenal weapon sight for my submachine gun, or SMG. For the game, as in actual combat, versatility is key to success, and an SMG often has the...
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Mar 7, 2012 •
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Red dot sights are an absolutely fantastic way to improve your target acquisition speed, but one drawback is that they require a power source. Many top manufacturers have added backups to their illuminated reticles so that they don’t fail when you...
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Dec 6, 2011 •
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We have a number of different red dot sights in our store, and while most of them offer a tremendous value, ATN Reflex Sights give you an incredible bang for your buck. There are three different ATN Red Dot Sights. First up we have the regular ATN Ultra...
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Aug 10, 2010 •
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Alessandro •
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The ATN Digital Ultra Sight Reflex Scope is a great value red dot sight from the makers of top night vision devices. ATN is well known for their night optics but its day-time optics are just as high quality and innovative. The ATN Digital Ultra Sight Red Dot...
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Jun 25, 2010 •
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Alessandro •
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At Optics Planet we see interest in Red Dot Sights growing almost daily. Seemingly every manufacturer offers a red dot sight, with a wide variety of features and construction, and prices ranging from $30 to $1600. If you are looking to buy your first red dot...
