It's the pinnacle (price wise at least) of 'smart' optics. But does the price of the Swarovski dS really equate to value? Like many things premium, it's a yes, no, yes, kinda answer.

Exposed tactical turrets, solid build, nice optics, good price. What's not to like about it?

I hear the comment quite regularly - 'I got in real close to the animal - but just couldn't seem to get the bullets to go where I was aiming - I was so close, I must have had to aim lower, right?' Well, no. If you aimed lower, there is a good chance you put a round under the animal - or worse still - into a leg. But why? Oh. Maths!

When Backlanz first released their new bipod, I bagged it as a Harris Clone that wasn't really adding much (apart from some weight) to the bipod world. Well. Their latest offering certainly changes my opinion on them.

Over the weekend, I watched two shooters scope themselves - that is, the recoil of the firearm pushes the scope back into head, above the eyebrow - generally cutting the head open. Scope Bite looks nasty, but is easy to avoid.