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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Enclosed vs open red dot sights – Holosun enclosed EPS beside open HS510C reflex sight
Enclosed vs Open Red Dot Sights: Which Should You Choose?
Open or enclosed emitter? A clear comparison of the two red dot sight types — reliability, weight and cost — to help you choose for carry, duty or range use. Read more...
Green vs red dot sights – Holosun AEMS green and red reticle comparison
Green vs Red Dot Sights: Which Reticle Colour Is Best?
Green vs red dot sights — which reticle colour is brighter, easier to see and better value? A clear comparison to help you choose, plus where gold fits in. Read more...
Best LPVO rifle scopes – EOTech Vudu, SIG TANGO-MSR and Primary Arms PLxC
Best LPVO Rifle Scopes in 2026: 1-6x, 1-8x & 1-10x Compared
The best LPVO rifle scopes in 2026 — 1-6x vs 1-8x vs 1-10x, FFP vs SFP, and our top UK-dispatched picks from SIG, Primary Arms and EOTech. Read more...
Red dot vs holographic vs LPVO – Holosun AEMS, EOTech EXPS2 and EOTech Vudu compared
Red Dot vs Holographic vs LPVO: Which Rifle Optic Is Right for You?
Red dot, holographic or LPVO? A clear comparison of the main rifle optic types — pros, cons and best uses — to help you choose the right optic for your... Read more...
Best pistol red dot sights – Holosun EPS Carry, Trijicon RMR HD and SIG ROMEO-X Pro
Best Pistol Red Dot Sights in 2026: Carry, Duty & Competition
The best pistol red dot sights in 2026, chosen by use case — carry, duty and competition — with UK-dispatched Holosun, Trijicon and SIG picks and footprint fit advice. Read more...
Best AR-15 optics – EOTech holographic, Holosun AEMS red dot and Primary Arms LPVO on dark slate
Best AR-15 Optics in 2026: Red Dots, LPVOs, Prisms & Holographics
Red dot, LPVO, prism or holographic? A clear 2026 guide to choosing the best optic for your AR-15, with standout UK-dispatched picks for every budget and use. Read more...
Trijicon RMR and Holosun 507K side by side – RMR vs RMSc footprint pistol red dot comparison
RMR vs RMSc Footprint: Which Pistol Red Dot Sight Fits Your Gun?
RMR vs RMSc footprint explained in plain English — how to tell which pistol red dot sight will actually fit your slide, with examples for Glock, SIG, Springfield and more. Read more...