Latest Optics

New AR Optics from Vortex in 2021 – An ARBuildJunkie Q&A

Vortex has announced the launch of new, updated AR-specific optics for 2021, including their SPARC red-dot and their prism-based Spitfire. To learn more about these optics and why they are worth considering, we recently chatted with Vortex’s Reuben Aleckson.

Multitasker Tools Launches the Multitasker NANO

We recently sat down with the owner and founder of Multitasker Tools to discuss the launch of their handy new Multitasker NANO, which is now seeing the light of day after three years in development. We’re huge fans of the company, their products and their commitment to quality without compromise.

MAGPUL Launches MBUS 3 Back Up Iron Sights

Many builders choose to run back up iron sights on their firearms, and the Magpul MBUS front and rear sights have long been considered a dependable and affordable option. Today, as a part of a series of new product launches for 2021, Magpul has announced their updated polymer MBUS 3 back up iron sights.

Video Tour – Badger Ordnance Condition One Mount Accessories

With the announcement that SHOT Show 2021 is taking place virtually in a few months, we decided to dive back into our 2020 footage to revisit and share previously unreleased videos of booths we explored. In this video above, we visit with Jordan at the Badger Ordnance booth and get a look at the Badger Ordnance Condition One mount and accessories.

High Scope Mounts on the AR-15 – A Q&A with Mark Smith

If you are in the market for a new scope mount, you may have noticed the trend towards high scope mounts for red dot optics and LPVOs. I’ll admit to some personal confusion about the “why” behind these mounts and what I should choose for my rifles. To get a better understanding of high scope mounts for the AR platform, I reached out to Mark Smith of JBS Training Group.

AR Optics – Overview of the Steiner T5Xi 1-5×24 & P4Xi 1-4×24

The Steiner T5Xi 1-5×24 is an optic we’ve grown to appreciate, and seems well respected by those to have spent time with it. It’s been mentioned in previous articles on LPVOs, and while perhaps not the latest and greatest, it is still a viable optic depending on your needs. To learn more about the Steiner T5Xi and the less expensive P4Xi 1-4×24, we reached out to Chris Gaddy, Steiner Product Manager.

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