The United States Army is changing the scoring of their rifle qualification course in an apparent attempt to more clearly define who should obtain achievement pins. The adjustments have kept the overall passing score at its meager 23 hits out of 40 but alters the scoring requirements to achieve more coveted marksman and sharpshooter awards. Expert standards will remain the same … [Read more...]
Aimpoint CompM4s Wins U.S. Army Optic Contract
Aimpoint announced the US Army awarded the company with a highly lucrative contract to supply 30,000 CompM4s optics to its combat troops. The CompM4s will be designated as the M68 Close Combat Optic or M68CCO. This announcement is obviously good news for the iconic red dot optic manufacturer and a continuation of Aimpoint's service to U.S. troops. Aimpoint is regarded by … [Read more...]