Turret Tracking and the Box Test: How to Know If Your Scope Is Honest
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Turret Tracking and the Box Test: How to Know If Your Scope Is Honest

Your scope's turrets can look great on paper — but do they actually move point of impact where they say they will? The box test is the simplest way to find out.

gearSuppressor vs. Muzzle Brake: Which One Should You Run?

Suppressor vs. Muzzle Brake: Which One Should You Run?

Both bolt onto the end of your barrel — but they solve different problems. Here's the breakdown so you can choose the right tool for your setup.

barrelsBarrel Length: How It Affects Your Rifle's Performance

Barrel Length: How It Affects Your Rifle's Performance

Longer isn't always better — and shorter isn't always a compromise. Here's what barrel length actually affects and how to pick the right one for your build.

opticsOptics 101: Glass Quality vs. Turret Function — What Really Matters?

Optics 101: Glass Quality vs. Turret Function — What Really Matters?

Two things matter most in a riflescope: how well you can see through it, and whether the turrets do what they say. Knowing which matters more for your shooting style will save you money and frustra...

barrelsCarbon vs. Steel Barrels: Which One Is Right for Your Build?

Carbon vs. Steel Barrels: Which One Is Right for Your Build?

Carbon and steel barrels both have a place in precision rifle building — the right pick depends on how you shoot and what you're building for.

FFPFirst Focal Plane vs Second Focal Plane: Which Riflescope Is Right for You?

First Focal Plane vs Second Focal Plane: Which Riflescope Is Right for You?

FFP or SFP? A quick Tip Tuesday breakdown of how each focal plane works, when each one wins, and which one belongs on your long-range rifle.

ATACRHow to Set the Zero Stop on a Nightforce Scope

How to Set the Zero Stop on a Nightforce Scope

A step-by-step tutorial for setting the Zero Stop on Nightforce ATACR, NX8, and NXS riflescopes — so you can spin back to your zero in the dark, every time.

2024 Hunting SeasonThe 2024 Hunting Season: Six Hunts, Five Species, Three Countries

The 2024 Hunting Season: Six Hunts, Five Species, Three Countries

Every hunt from our 2024 season in one place — mule deer, whitetail, elk, moose, and a Montana wolf encounter. Watch them all.

2025 Hunting SeasonTwo Bulls Down: Wyoming Backcountry Elk with Star Valley Outfitters

Two Bulls Down: Wyoming Backcountry Elk with Star Valley Outfitters

The Extreme Outer Limits crew rides into the Wyoming backcountry with Star Valley Outfitters — and Jordan punches his first elk tag.

2025 Hunting SeasonAbove the Tundra: A Long-Range Alaska Yukon Moose Hunt

Above the Tundra: A Long-Range Alaska Yukon Moose Hunt

Five years after his last Alaska moose hunt, Ty returns to the tundra to find a bull of his own — and drops it with a long-range shot.