Choosing a Red Dot Magnifier: 3x vs 5x vs 6x
3x vs 4x vs 5x vs 6x red dot magnifiers compared on field of view, eye relief and weight, with how to match the magnifier's hei...
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Deep, practical guides to optics, mounts and tactical lighting — written for UK shooters by people who use the gear.
Buying Guide
Trijicon Buyer's Guide: RMR, SRO, ACOG & MRO Explained
The Trijicon range explained: the RMR Type 2, RMR HD, SRO and RCR red dots compared, how to mount an RMR on a rail, and where t...
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Buying Guide
Compact Pistol Red Dot Sights: Choosing a Slim-Slide Optic
Choosing a compact red dot for a slim slide in the UK: RMSc vs Holosun K footprint, body width and overhang, enclosed or open, ...
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Buying Guide
Holosun Optics Buyer's Guide: Which Holosun Is Right for You?
Choosing a Holosun by footprint, emitter and reticle: the 507C, 507K, EPS, 509T and SCS for pistols, and the HS510C, AEMS and A...
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Buying Guide
Best Weapon Lights in 2026: Rifle, Shotgun & Compact Lights Compared
Best weapon lights for rifles, shotguns and compact rails, with manufacturer-verified lumens and candela, switch and mounting a...
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Explainer
What Is the ACSS Reticle? Primary Arms' System Explained
ACSS explained: how Primary Arms' horseshoe, chevron, drop and wind holds work, the Raptor, Aurora, Nova, Griffin, Cyclops and ...
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How-To
How to Mount & Zero a Red Dot Sight: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step: choosing the mount height, torque and thread locker, bore-sighting, and zeroing at 25 m then 50 m, with click val...
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Comparison
Enclosed vs Open Red Dot Sights: Which Should You Choose?
Open or enclosed emitter? How each copes with rain, mud and lint, the real weight and window differences on Holosun's figures, ...
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Comparison
Green vs Red Dot Sights: Which Reticle Colour Is Best?
Green, red or gold dot? What actually differs: daylight visibility, contrast against foliage, battery life on current Holosun m...
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Buying Guide
Best LPVO Rifle Scopes in 2026: 1-6x, 1-8x & 1-10x Compared
Our LPVO picks from SIG, Primary Arms, Burris and EOTech, with 1-6x vs 1-8x vs 1-10x, FFP vs SFP, tube sizes and which scopes i...
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Comparison
Red Dot vs Holographic vs LPVO: Which Rifle Optic Is Right for You?
Red dot, holographic sight or LPVO compared on weight, battery life, eye relief and magnification with manufacturer figures, pl...
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Buying Guide
Best Pistol Red Dot Sights in 2026: Slim-Slide, Full-Size & Competition
The best pistol red dots in 2026 by slide size and use, from the Holosun 507C and EPS Carry to the Trijicon RMR and SRO, with v...
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