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How to Mount an LPVO

Armed with the right tools and technical knowledge, mounting an LPVO to your rifle can be a quick, e...

Build of the Month: Radian Bay

Inspired by its two-tone brown receiver and handguard with black furniture, the Radian Bay was built...

Blurred Reticles: Astigmatism and Red Dots

Affecting 1 in 3 people, astigmatism causes blurry vision that can impact how you see your red dot r...

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Red Dot

Before you step foot in your local gun dealer or click ‘Add to Cart’ online, ask yourself these nine...

Join Swampfox on Reddit

Join r/Swampfox to discuss, debate, and engage with other Swampfox Optics customers on everything op...

Ambidextrous Optics-Ready Carry Handguns

Making up only 10% of the U.S. population, left-handed shooters have limited options when it comes t...

Best SFP LPVOs Under $500 (2024)

Combining CQB speed and capable mid-range accuracy, budget-friendly 1-6x SFP LPVOs are widely availa...

Gallery: NASCAR Xfinity Call811.com 200

Swampfox sponsored JJ Yeley's No. 14 car at the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Call811.com Every Dig. Every Tim...

Gallery: Pew Shove-It

Shooting and skateboarding aren't all that different. Armed with a board and a few of our favorite g...

Iron Sharpens Iron: Tomahawk vs. Tomahawk II

Reengineered inside and out, Tomahawk II maintains similar specs of our original SFP LPVO with enhan...

Build of the Month: Designated Marksman Stag

While the AR15 gets all the fanfare, there is still a place in our heart and gun safe for .308s and ...

Gallery: Tomahawk II Video Closer Look

Get a closer look at 3D rendered details you may from our Tomahawk II launch video and most ambitiou...

Understanding Fiber Optic Reticles

Unlike glass-etched illuminated reticles, fiber optic scopes reticles use a thin optical fiber tube ...

FAQs: Second Focal Plane Scopes

We answer 10 frequently asked questions about Second Focal Plane (SFP) scopes to help shooters under...

Video: Tomahawk II LPVO Overview

We take a closer look at new features of the second-generation Tomahawk II SFP LPVO, including its n...

Video: Tomahawk II SFP LPVO

Reflecting years of technical development and advancements in manufacturing, the legacy of our origi...

Second Gen SFP: New Swampfox Tomahawk II LPVO

The next evolution of Swampfox riflescopes, Tomahawk II 1-4x and 1-6x are second focal plane (SFP) L...

Swampfox RMR Footprint Optics

Swampfox offers three RMR footprint optics, as well as RMR footprint risers, offsets, and riflescope...

5 Reasons to Love Swampfox Optics

From our clear, precise, tough optics to our Limited Lifetime Warranty, fall in love with Swampfox O...

Understanding Variable Optics: LPVO vs. MPVO

From 1x to 20x magnification, LPVOs and medium power variable optics offer versatile speed and preci...

Build of the Month: Rattlecan Lance

Carried by calvary for thousands of years, the lance was a spear made for thrusting. Our February bu...

Swampfox on Display: SHOT Show 2024

Like a scavenger hunt among 2,500 exhibitors and 14 miles of booths, we found Swampfox optics mounte...

SHOT Show 2024: 12 New Accessories

SHOT Show 2024 was jam packed for new firearm accessories, suppressors, knives, and gear from Magpul...

SHOT Show 2024: 7 New Shotguns

SHOT Show 2024 was the launching pad for new shotguns from Mossberg, Beretta, Palmetto State Armory,...

SHOT Show 2024: 8 New Rifles

SHOT Show 2024 saw new rifles announced by Primary Weapons Systems, Palmetto State Armory, Henry, Bi...

SHOT Show 2024: 9 New Handguns

SHOT Show 2024 saw the launch of new handguns from Daniel Defense, Palmetto State Armory, Rost Marti...

Recommended Optics for GunBroker’s Top Selling Guns of 2023

Each year, GunBroker.com publishes reports of the top selling guns on its marketplace – but what's m...

7 Best RMR Footprint Pistol Red Dots (2024)

Since its introduction in 2009, the RMR footprint has widely become the industry standard for pistol...

Always Ready: Swampfox Shake N' Wake

Swampfox Shake N’ Wake is a power-saving function that automatically turns off red dot and prism opt...

Mounting Made Easy: Ultimate Red Dot Screw Pack

Often easier said than done, the Ultimate Red Dot Screw Pack provides 16 sets of screws to mount any...

Swampfox Optics at SHOT Show 2024

Visit Swampfox Optics (#72305) at the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas and see the latest red dot sights,...

Build of the Month: Azrael Sharpshooter

Known as the God of Death and often depicted as the Grim Reaper, Azrael may consider swapping out hi...

4 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024

A New Year means new goals, so we came up with four easy resolutions for 2024 that any gun owner can...

Swampfox Wrapped: 2023 Recap

As 2023 comes to an end, it’s only right we wrap up the last 365 days with a recap of new Swampfox o...

Photos of the Year: 2023

We rounded up a dozen of our favorite photos of 2023 from our talented in-house media team for our i...

New Guns & Gear: December 2023

Discover new products announced in December 2023 from Flux Defense, Walther, Cabot, Microtech and ot...

Bigger and Better: Liberty/Justice vs. Liberty II/Justice II

The new Swampfox Liberty II and Justice II build on the foundation of Gen 1 optics and renew our ple...

A Fight of Intrepidity: Siege of Fort Watson

In April 1781, Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion and Henry “Lighthorse Harry” Lee led an ambitious attack o...

EDC Loadout: Grey Man Glock 19

Prepared, but unassuming – that's the premise behind the gray man theory and the inspiration for our...

WOLVERINES! Blowout: Glock Slides & Accessories

Save 25% on Swampfox Wolverine Glock 19/17/34 Gen 3 slides, mag extensions, and iron sights during o...

10 Largest Window Pistol Red Dots (2023)

For red dot shooters seeking a wider field of view, we compiled a list of the top 10 largest window ...

Build of the Month: Peanut Butter Reaper

From moonlight hunts to midnight pantry raids, the Swampfox December 2023 Build of the Month is an a...

New Guns & Gear: November 2023

See the best new products announced in November 2023 from Marlin, SIG Sauer, Stag Arms, CZ-USA and o...

All Good Things Must Come to an End

In preparation for the next generation of Swampfox optics, our original Kinglsayer, Liberator, and T...

Second Gen Trio: New Swampfox Sentinel II, Liberty II & Justice II

Released throughout November, the new Sentinel II, Liberty II, and Justice II offer improved functio...

Reticle Freedom: New Liberator II Multi-Reticle

The new multi-reticle Liberator II packs four reticles into the versatile, compact red dot for great...

Liberate Savings: Cyber Monday 2023

Our biggest sale of the year continues through Cyber Monday with the launch of our new multi-reticle...

Video: Justice II Competition Dot Sight

Optimized to compete for stage and match wins, Swampfox Justice II is a quick and versatile red dot ...

Video: Liberty II All-Purpose Dot Sight

From home to the range and everywhere in between, the second-generation Swampfox Liberty II is a ver...

Liberty II & Justice II for All: New Swampfox Second-Gen Dot Sights

Built on the success of their predecessors, Swampfox Liberty II and Justice II are full-size red dot...

Seize Savings: Black Friday MEGA Sale 2023

Shop our biggest sale of the year and get up to 30% off dot sights, prisms, LPVOs, and precision opt...

Swampfox Holiday Gift Guide 2023

With the holidays just around the corner, we compiled a list of products and gear we use from compan...

First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Reticles

First focal plane (FFP) and second focal plane (SFP) refer to the position of the etched reticle len...

Changing of the Guard: Sentinel vs. Sentinel II

After three years on watch, the original Swampfox Sentinel micro red dot sight has been redesigned w...

RMSc Footprint Compatible Handguns

Used by the Swampfox Sentinel II, the RMSc Mounting Standard has become the go-to optic footprint fo...

Build of the Month: Grasshopper Mouse

The B&T GHM9 is a compact pistol caliber submachine gun and versatile platform perfect for the Swamp...

Video: Sentinel II Micro Dot Sight

The second-generation Swampfox Sentinel II is a micro red dot sight designed for concealed carry and...

Stand Guard: New Swampfox Sentinel II Micro Dot Sight

Engineered for everyday carry, the Swampfox Sentinel II features an RMSC footprint, new body design...

Gallery: Rocky Mountain Range Day 2023

The 2nd Annual Swampfox Rocky Mountain Range Day brought out vendors and influencers to Dragonman's ...

6 Scary-Good October Giveaways

Win firearms, Swampfox optics, ammunition, and more when you enter October giveaways from Alien Gear...

5 Facts About Francis Marion

From farmer to war hero, learn how Francis Marion nearly died as a teenager, earned his Swamp Fox ni...

No Tricks, Only Savings: Free Shipping All October

Enjoy free shipping on every Swampfox order placed in October. No promo code, no minimum spend, no p...

Gallery: Warhorse 1-6x Video Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes of the making of the Swampfox Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO launch video, filmed durin...

Saddle Up: New Warhorse Shirt

Echoing the spirit of battles past and gunfights yet to come, saddle up in a Warhorse shirt while sh...

Video: Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO

From backwoods to battlefields, the Swampfox Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO provides a practical range for v...

Speed Meets Precision: New Swampfox Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO

Combining speed, precision, and versatility, the long-awaited Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO exemplifies the...

Gallery: Inside Dragonman's Military Museum

Swampfox toured Dragonman's legendary Military Museum during the annual Machine Gun Shoot, featuring...

Gallery: Dragonman's Machine Gun Shoot 2023

Swampfox attended Dragonman's 31st Annual Machine Gun Shoot and Industry Range Day outside Colorado ...

Arrowhead Overseas: Swampfox in Combat

In 2020, the first Swampfox Arrowhead LPVOs saw combat overseas with two U.S. Army 7th Special Force...

Video: Raider 1x Micro Prism

Step outside the game and experience the ultra-wide field of view and expansive eye relief of the et...

Raiding Party: Swampfox Launches Raider 1x Micro Prism

The Swampfox Raider is a 1x20 micro prism optic with etched BRC or 6 MOA reticle, red or green illum...

TacPack Giveaway: Win $10,000 in Guns, Night Vision & More

Enter TacPack's Giveaway for a chance to win over $10,000 in firearms, Swampfox optics, night vision...

Look Good, Shoot Good: 3 New Swampfox Shirts

Look good, feel good, shoot good in three new shirt designs. Even if your accuracy doesn't improve, ...

Gallery: GunCon 2023

Swampfox was at the Brownells headquarters and range in Iowa for GunCon 2023 presented by The Gun Co...