Gun Guy Radio 227 – Scopes

Welcome to episode 227 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m your host Jake Challand with Cohost Zack Carlson. This is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics.

Zack’s Instagram : Instagram

Zack’s Youtube: Youtube Link

Zack’s Writing: RangeHot Articles

What did you do this week in guns? 

Zack: Got some MK Machining Scope Goodies (talk about more when we do main topic)

Wrote an article about mounting scopes: https://rangehot.com/mounting-a-leupold-vx-freedom-rimfire-on-a-tikka-t1x/

Jake: Steel Cabinet is delayed… Saw my dream AR go on sale, but had to let it go…

Sponsor – Patriot Patch Co

Main Topic:  A brief look at scopes…

What do you really need?

FFP vs SFP

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2017/7/10/first-focal-plane-or-second-focal-plane/

Exposed turrets vs Capped Turrets

Exposed vs. Capped Turrets – Which are Better for Hunting?

BDC vs Dialing

https://tractoptics.com/blog/dial-or-not-to-dial

1” vs 30mm vs 34/35mm

http://opticscamp.com/content/10-what-s-the-difference-between-30mm-and-1-inch-scopes

Scope Accessories

Throw levers

Flip up caps

Scope Levels

Focus wheels

Zack’s Current Scopes

Athlon Optics- Midas Tac 6-24

Vortex Optics – Diamondback Tactical FFP 6-24

Vortex Optics- Viper PST Gen2 5-25

Trijicon ACOG LED 4x

Leupold – VX Freedom Rimfire 3-9

Mueller APV 4.5-14

UTG Bug Buster 3-9

Zack’s Future Plans

Vudu 5-25

Leupold MK5HD

Sponsor – Patriot Patch Co

Sponsor – Ryan Cross Hunter of Design – www.hunterofdesign.com

Zack’s Instagram : Instagram

Zack’s Youtube: Youtube Link

Zack’s Writing: RangeHot Articles

Wrap-up:

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