Are Rangefinding Scopes Legal for Hunting? State-by-State Guide
The legality of Eliminator-class scopes, rangefinding crossbow scopes, and electronic bow sights in all 50 states — verified against official sources, updated continuously.
Guides
Explainers, buying advice, and product histories. Unlike our reviews, guides don't claim range time — they're the research half of the site.
Red Dot Compatibility Tool
Pick your pistol and your optic — get the exact plate or adapter that connects them, verified against manufacturer documentation.
Burris AR-FFL: What It Was, Why It Disappeared, and What to Run Instead
The Burris AR-FFL red dot/laser combo is discontinued. What it was, why Burris dropped it, and the current options that replace it.
Burris Eliminator 3 vs 4 vs 5 vs 6: What Actually Changed Each Generation
Every difference between the Burris Eliminator III, IV, 5, and 6 — ranging distance, reticles, mounting, app support — and which one to buy in 2026.
Burris FastFire 2 vs 3 vs 4 vs C vs E: Which Red Dot Fits Your Gun?
All five Burris FastFire red dots compared — dot sizes, footprints, batteries, and which model fits pistols, micro-compacts, ARs, and shotguns.
Burris FastFire 3: Specs, 3 vs 8 MOA, and What Owners Report
The Burris FastFire 3 researched in full: verified specs, choosing 3 MOA vs 8 MOA, mounting and Glock MOS facts, and the honest owner consensus.
Burris FastFire 3 Footprint: What Fits, What Doesn't, and How to Mount It
The FastFire 3 uses the Docter/Noblex footprint. Every compatible optic and plate, what won't fit (RMR, RMSc), and mounting options for pistol, AR, and shotgun.
Burris Fullfield II vs E1 vs IV: 50 Years of the Classic, Explained
The Burris Fullfield line decoded — how the II, E1, and current Fullfield IV differ, verified specs and prices, and which generation to buy in 2026.
Burris Oracle X: The Rangefinding Crossbow Scope, Explained
The Burris Oracle X researched in full: how the auto-aiming crossbow scope works, verified specs, the trueing process, and its honest limitations.
Burris RT-6 1-6x24 LPVO: Specs, Strengths, and Who It's For
The Burris RT-6 1-6x24 researched in full: verified specs, the Ballistic 5X vs Ballistic AR reticle question, owner consensus, and how it stacks up under $500.
Burris Signature HD Riflescopes: The Overlooked Middle of the Lineup
Burris Signature HD guide: verified specs for all three models, the SFP/FFP split nobody mentions, and how it compares to Fullfield and Veracity.
Burris Veracity PH: The Dial-to-Distance Hunting Scope, Explained
The Burris Veracity PH researched in full: PĒK clickless turret, heads-up display, all three models' verified specs, and what happens when the battery dies.
Burris XTR II vs XTR III vs XTR Pro vs XTR PS: The Tactical Line, Explained
Burris's XTR tactical scopes compared — the discontinued XTR II, the XTR III, the Greeley-built XTR Pro, and the electronic 2025 XTR PS.
How to Zero an LPVO: Distance, Magnification, and a Zero That Holds
A start-to-finish LPVO zeroing process: picking 50/200 vs 100 yards, why you zero at max magnification, mechanical offset, and the cold-bore confirm.
SFP vs FFP Riflescopes: Which Focal Plane Actually Matters for You?
First vs second focal plane, explained without the jargon: what changes with magnification, when SFP holdovers lie to you, and which to buy for your use.
Best Steiner Binoculars for Every Use (2026): All Ten Lines Explained
The best Steiner binoculars for each job, from verified 2026 prices: Military-Marine, Navigator, Commander, Predator, Nighthunter, Safari, and more.
Steiner Marine Binoculars: Navigator vs Commander, and Why 7x50 With a Compass
Steiner's marine line researched: Navigator 7x50 vs Commander compared with verified specs and prices, why 7x50 rules on the water, and what the compass buys.
Steiner Military-Marine Binoculars: The Classic, Explained
The Steiner Military-Marine line researched in full: verified 8x30/7x50/10x50 specs and prices, how Sports-Auto Focus works, and who each size actually fits.
Steiner MPS: Specs, Footprint, Battery Life, and the New MPS-C
The Steiner MPS researched in full: verified specs, the ACRO footprint and plate situation, battery and shake-awake answers, and how the MPS-C differs.
Steiner MPS Footprint: ACRO Pattern Explained (and the MPS-C Trap)
The Steiner MPS uses the Aimpoint ACRO footprint — what fits, every plate maker, what doesn't fit, and why the MPS-C's RMSc footprint is different.
Steiner MPS vs Aimpoint ACRO P-2: The Enclosed-Emitter Duel, By the Numbers
Steiner MPS vs Aimpoint ACRO P-2 compared spec-by-spec from manufacturer data: battery life, window size, price, mounting — and who should buy which.
Where Are Burris Scopes Made? The Greeley, Colorado Story
Burris scopes are designed in Greeley, Colorado — but not all are built there. What's made in the USA, what's made overseas, and who owns Burris.