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Trijicon MRO HD 1x25 red dot sight on its low Picatinny mount, with the 68 MOA circle-dot reticle
Which Trijicon MRO? SD vs HD, Mount Heights and Q-LOC
The MRO is sold as a separate product for every mount height, so the height is fixed at the moment you order. How to choose the reticle, the mount and... Read more...
Accu-Tac HT-10 Picatinny hunting bipod, double-pull legs reaching 519 mm for seated stalking
Which Bipod for Which Discipline? Stalking, Straight-Pull, F-Class and Foxing
Height range, cant, stance width and feet are what separate a stalking bipod from a benchrest one. How to choose by the shooting you actually do. Read more...
Trijicon Credo 1-6x24 FFP rifle scope with the MRAD segmented circle reticle on a 30 mm tube
Trijicon Rifle Scopes Decoded: AccuPoint, Credo, Tenmile, Huron, Ascent and VCOG
Trijicon build six separate families of tube rifle scope and the names give nothing away. What actually separates them, and which one belongs on a British rifle. Read more...
Accu-Tac ASSRA-300 Arca sling stud rail adapter, presenting an 89 x 36 mm Arca-Swiss dovetail
Which Bipod Fits Your Rifle? Picatinny, ARCA-Swiss, Sling Stud and M-LOK
The same bipod is sold in five different mounting interfaces and only one of them fits your rifle. How to identify what your forend presents, and which adapter bridges the... Read more...
Warne Maxima 30 mm medium quick-detach scope rings, fitting both Picatinny and Weaver rails
Tikka, Sako, CZ, Blaser & Weaver: Which Scope Mount Fits?
What Tikka, Sako, CZ 455/457 and Blaser actions natively take, the 0.65 mm that separates Weaver from Picatinny, and which of those parts we stock. Read more...
Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40 rifle scope on a 1 inch tube, needing rings matched to the receiver
11 mm Dovetail Scope Mounts: Fitting Optics to a UK Air Rifle
The 11 mm dovetail is the commonest receiver in Britain and no Picatinny ring fits it. How to measure yours, what an adapter changes, and what we stock. Read more...
SIG Sauer TANGO-MSR 1-6x24 LPVO rifle scope with the illuminated MSR BDC6 reticle
Best Rifle Scopes Under £800: Where the Value Actually Sits
The rifle scopes we hold under £800, and how the price distribution shifted once the Trijicon ranges landed. LPVOs, scout scopes and hunting glass. Read more...
Burris Scout 2.75x20 rifle scope with the Ballistic Plex reticle and long eye relief
Best Scopes for a .22LR Rimfire
Choosing a scope for a .22LR rimfire — parallax at rimfire distances, why a big scope is the wrong answer, and 11 mm dovetail against Picatinny. Read more...
Streamlight TLR RM 1 Laser-G weapon light with a daylight-visible green aiming laser
Best Optics for Fox and Night Vermin Control
Choosing optics for night foxing in Britain — illuminated reticles, candela over lumens for lamping, IR illuminators, and where thermal and NV sit. Read more...
Burris Veracity 2.5-12x42 rifle scope with the illuminated Fiber Dot Plex reticle for poor light
Best Scopes for Deer Stalking in the UK
Choosing a stalking scope for British ground — why the bottom of the magnification range matters more than the top, and the exit pupil arithmetic behind it. Read more...
Trijicon MRO SD 1x25 red dot sight in coyote with a 2 MOA dot on a low mount
Can You Use a Red Dot Sight for Deer Stalking in the UK?
UK law sets minimum calibre, bullet and energy for deer — but says nothing about your sight. Here is where a red dot works, and where magnification earns its keep. Read more...
Trijicon ACOG 4x32 rifle scope with the green chevron .223 BAC reticle, lit by fibre optic and tritium
Trijicon ACOG Buyer's Guide: Which Model and Which Reticle
The ACOG range runs from 1.5x to 6x across three different illumination systems and half a dozen reticles. Here is how to read the model codes and choose the right... Read more...
Streamlight TLR RM 1 HL-X USB weapon light, rated at 1,000 lumens for a rifle rail
Best Weapon Lights Under £250: Half the Range, Compared
The weapon lights we hold under £250, with the price distribution behind the band. Why candela beats lumens, plus pistol, rifle and shotgun fitment. Read more...
Holosun HS510C red dot sight with the Multi-Reticle System and a Solar Failsafe panel
Best Red Dot Sights Under £300: 39 Sights in UK Stock
Every red dot sight we hold under £300, with the price distribution behind the band. Rifle and pistol, red and green, plus what you give up. Read more...
Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 Gen IV LPVO with the red illuminated ACSS Nova Fiber Wire reticle
Best Optics for a Straight-Pull AR
Choosing optics for a GB straight-pull AR — LPVO against prism against red dot, the ACOG case, and getting mount height right on an AR-pattern rifle. Read more...
Trijicon MRO SD 1x25 green dot sight on a low mount, a 2 MOA dot suited to a shotgun rib
Best Optics for Practical Shotgun
Optics for practical shotgun in Great Britain — circle-dot reticles, prism alternatives, rib mounts that need no drilling, and forend weapon lights. Read more...
EOTech Vudu 3-9x32 rifle scope with the illuminated HC1 MOA reticle on a 30 mm tube
Buying Optics in the UK: Import Duty, RFDs and What Needs a Dealer
What you actually pay on an optic shipped from abroad, the £135 customs line, why no registered firearms dealer is involved, and your rights buying online in the UK. Read more...
SIG Sauer ROMEO5 Gen II red dot sight with a 2 MOA dot on a Picatinny mount
What Optics Can You Use on an Air Rifle in the UK?
Air rifle optics are unlicensed across the UK. Here are the rules that do apply to the rifle, and how to choose a scope that suits sub-12 ft/lb distances. Read more...
Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-10x56 rifle scope, a 56 mm objective for shooting in legal last light
Is Night Vision Legal in the UK? And Is Thermal Legal for Deer?
Owning night vision and thermal is unrestricted in the UK. Using it on deer is not — and the rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Read more...
SureFire Stiletto Pro II rechargeable handheld tactical torch, rated at 1,500 lumens
Do You Need a Licence for a Rifle Scope, Red Dot or Torch in the UK?
Do UK optics need a licence? No — scopes, red dots and torches are not firearms in law. Here is what actually needs a certificate, and what does not. Read more...
Optic and weapon light maintenance – cleaning tools with Holosun AEMS and TLR-1
How to Clean & Maintain Your Optic and Weapon Light
A few minutes of care keeps optics clear and lights running. How to clean lenses correctly, look after batteries, check torque and store your gear. Read more...
Prism scopes explained – Primary Arms MicroPrism and Holosun MP3X
Prism Scopes Explained: The Best Optic for Astigmatism & CQB
Prism scopes give you an etched reticle, fixed or low magnification and astigmatism-friendly clarity. How they work and when to choose one over a red dot. Read more...
SureFire vs Streamlight – Scout Light and TLR-1 HL facing off
SureFire vs Streamlight: Which Weapon Light Brand Is Right for You?
SureFire and Streamlight both make superb weapon lights. How the two brands compare on output, build, price and range breadth, so you pick the right one. Read more...
MRAD vs MOA – macro of precision scope elevation turret markings
MRAD vs MOA Explained: Which Rifle Scope Adjustment Should You Choose?
MOA and MRAD are two ways of measuring the same thing — angle. How each works, what a click is worth, and how to pick the system that fits how... Read more...
Scope mounts and rings guide – ADM cantilever mount and Burris XTR rings
Scope Mounts & Rings Buyer's Guide: Cantilever, One-Piece & QD Explained
How to choose between scope rings, one-piece mounts and cantilever mounts — plus ring height, tube diameter, QD levers, canted bases and torque specs. Read more...
Best shotgun red dot sights – rugged Holosun optics with shotgun shells
Best Red Dot Sights for Shotguns: What Actually Survives Recoil
What makes a shotgun red dot different — circle-dot reticles, recoil-proof builds, QD mounts — and the models we'd actually fit to a shotgun. Read more...
Red dot zero distance – SIG ROMEO5 with range target down the lane
Red Dot Zero Distance Chart: 25m vs 36 vs 50/200 Yard Zeros
Which distance should you zero a rifle red dot at? The 25m, 36-yard, 50/200 and 100-yard zeros compared with an approximate trajectory chart. Read more...
FFP vs SFP rifle scopes – SIG BRAVO6T and SIERRA6BDX crossed on slate
FFP vs SFP Rifle Scopes Explained: Which Focal Plane Do You Need?
First focal plane vs second focal plane scopes explained simply — how reticle scaling works, where each wins, and what to choose in an LPVO. Read more...
Red dot astigmatism guide – crisp prism scope beside blurred red dot
Red Dot Looks Blurry? Astigmatism and Red Dot Sights Explained
Why red dots starburst or smear for shooters with astigmatism, how to test whether it's you or the optic, and the fixes that actually work — ranked. Read more...
Glock MOS fitting guide – Holosun plate, screws and 507K in assembly order
Glock MOS Optic Fitting Guide: Which Plate for Which Red Dot
How the Glock MOS system works and exactly which adapter plate you need for Holosun, Trijicon and other red dots — plus fitting torque and screw tips. Read more...
Streamlight TLR comparison – TLR-1, TLR-7 and TLR-8 lineup
Streamlight TLR Comparison Guide: TLR-1 vs TLR-7 vs TLR-8 & More
Every Streamlight TLR family compared — TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-7, TLR-8, TLR-9, TLR-10, TLR-6 and TLR RM — with lumens, lasers and which to buy. Read more...
Holosun EPS vs EPS Carry – enclosed pistol sights size comparison
Holosun EPS vs EPS Carry vs EPS CORE: Which Enclosed Pistol Sight?
Holosun's EPS, EPS Carry and EPS CORE compared — sizes, footprints, reticles and colours — so you can pick the right enclosed pistol sight. Read more...
Red dot size chart – 2 MOA vs 6 MOA glowing dots compared
Red Dot Size Chart: 2 MOA vs 3 MOA vs 6 MOA Compared
How big is a 2, 3 or 6 MOA dot really? Coverage chart at 10–100 metres plus how to pick the right dot size for pistol, rifle or shotgun. Read more...
IP ratings explained – waterproof Holosun EPS covered in water droplets
IP Ratings Explained: IP67 vs IPX7 vs IPX8 Waterproof Chart
What IP67, IPX7 and IPX8 actually mean on optics and weapon lights — the full ingress protection chart, decoded with real-world guidance. Read more...
Holosun model numbers explained – 407K, 507K and EPS arranged in a grid
Holosun Model Numbers Explained: HS, HE, C, K, T & X2 Decoder
What Holosun's model numbers actually mean — HS vs HE, 407 vs 507 vs 510 vs 512, and the C, K, T, X2, CM and GM suffixes — decoded in... Read more...
Red dot sight battery chart – Holosun optic with CR1632 coin cell
Red Dot Sight Battery Chart: Which Battery Does Your Optic Use?
A red dot sight battery chart — which battery (CR2032, CR1632, CR1620, AAA, CR123) popular Holosun, Trijicon and SIG optics use, so you always carry the right spare. Read more...
Lumens vs candela – flood versus throw beams from Cloud Defensive REIN and Streamlight TLR-1
Lumens vs Candela Chart: Weapon Light Output & Throw Explained
Lumens vs candela explained, with a candela-to-throw distance chart and real weapon-light examples. Understand brightness, beam intensity and how far a light reaches. Read more...
Red dot mount height chart – ADM mounts at different heights compared
Red Dot Mount Height Chart: Absolute, Lower 1/3, 1.93 & 2.26
A red dot mount height chart — absolute co-witness, lower 1/3, 1.93in and 2.26in optical heights explained, with what each does and which to choose for your AR-15. Read more...
MOA at distance – SIG SIERRA6BDX rifle scope across a gridded target with a tight shot group
MOA at Distance Chart: Dot Size & Click Values Explained
An MOA at distance chart — how big a 1, 2, 3.25, 6 or 8 MOA dot covers at 25 to 200 yards, plus how many clicks move your zero... Read more...
Pistol red dot footprint compatibility – Holosun mounting plates and 507K optic
Pistol Red Dot Footprint Compatibility Chart (2026): Which Optic Fits Your Pistol?
A clear, up-to-date pistol red dot footprint compatibility chart — RMR, RMSc/K, 509T, RCR and RMR HD — mapping which optics fit which pistols, so you order the right sight... Read more...
What is MOA – macro of red dot sight adjustment turret
What Is MOA? Red Dot & Scope MOA Explained Simply
MOA (Minute of Angle) explained simply — what it means for dot size, click adjustments and zeroing, plus how it compares to MRAD. Read more...
Red dot co-witness heights – Holosun AEMS on ADM riser mount in profile
Red Dot Co-Witness Heights Explained: Absolute, 1/3 & 1.93
Absolute, lower-1/3 or 1.93in? Red dot mount co-witness heights explained — what each means, how it affects your AR-15 and which height to choose. Read more...
Best budget red dot sights – SIG ROMEO5 and Holosun 407C X2
Best Budget Red Dot Sights in 2026: Top Value Picks
The best budget red dot sights in 2026 — reliable, feature-packed value picks from Holosun and SIG for rifle and pistol, plus what to look for. Read more...
SIG ROMEO range explained – ROMEO5, ROMEO-X Pro and ROMEO-M17 lineup
SIG Sauer ROMEO Range Explained: ROMEO5, 4, X & M17
The SIG Sauer ROMEO red dot range explained — ROMEO5, ROMEO4, ROMEO8, ROMEO-X and ROMEO-M17 for rifle and pistol, and how to pair a JULIET magnifier. Read more...
EOTech holographic sights explained – EXPS2 and XPS2 with glowing ring reticle
EOTech Holographic Sights Explained: How They Work
How EOTech holographic sights work and how they differ from a red dot — the ring-and-dot reticle, magnifier pairing and choosing the right EOTech model. Read more...
Choosing a red dot magnifier – SIG JULIET4 and EOTech G43 behind a red dot sight
Choosing a Red Dot Magnifier: 3x vs 5x vs 6x
How to choose a flip-to-side red dot magnifier — 3x vs 5x vs 6x, eye box, mount height and the best options to extend your red dot or holographic sight's... Read more...
Trijicon buyer's guide – RMR, ACOG and MRO family on dark stone
Trijicon Buyer's Guide: RMR, SRO, ACOG & MRO Explained
The Trijicon range explained — RMR, SRO and RCR pistol red dots, the legendary ACOG and the MRO rifle optic, so you can pick the right one for your setup. Read more...
Best concealed carry optics – Holosun EPS Carry, SIG ROMEO-X Compact and 507K X2
Compact Pistol Red Dot Sights: Choosing a Slim-Slide Optic
How to choose a compact pistol red dot in Britain — RMSc and RMR footprints, open against enclosed emitters, dot size and mounting, with UK-dispatched picks. Read more...
Holosun buyer's guide – EPS Carry, AEMS and 507K optic family on slate
Holosun Optics Buyer's Guide: Which Holosun Is Right for You?
Confused by Holosun model numbers? This buyer's guide decodes the 507C, 507K, EPS, AEMS and more, so you can choose the right Holosun optic for pistol or rifle. Read more...
Best weapon lights – Cloud Defensive REIN, Streamlight TLR-1 HL and SIG FOXTROT2R with visible beam
Best Weapon Lights in 2026: Rifle & Pistol Lights Compared
The best weapon lights in 2026 for rifle and pistol — lumens vs candela explained, plus top UK-dispatched picks from SureFire and Streamlight. Read more...