Optics

We put the top new optics to the test, including binoculars, rifle scopes, and range finders.

Latest in Optics

We tested the best long range rifle scopes.
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FFP vs SFP: Understanding First-Focal Plane and Second-Focal Plane Riflescopes

By Andrew McKean

The Best Red Dots for Turkey Hunting of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
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The Best Red Dots for Turkey Hunting of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson, Scott Einsmann

viper vortex red dot
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Vortex Viper Red Dot Review: The Ultimate Shotgun Red Dot for Easy Mounting

By Alex Robinson

Testing the best spotting scopes side by side.
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The Best Spotting Scopes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The best holographic sights of 2022
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The Best Holographic Sights of 2025

By Matt Vandiver

Best binoculars being tested in Montana
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The Best Binoculars, 22 Premium to Budget Options Tested

By Andrew McKean

The new Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2
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First Look at the New Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2

By Andrew McKean

The Best LPVO Scopes, Tested and Reviewed
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The Best LPVO Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Testing the best thermal scopes while hog hunting
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The Best Thermal Scopes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The author tested the brand new DVX Night Storm binoculars
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DVX Night Storm X1 Review: A Night Vision Binocular for Under $300 That Actually Works

By Andrew McKean

The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8
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Save $300 on a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 FFP

By Dave Maccar

Leupold BX-4 rane are on sale at bass pro
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Save $200 on Leupold BX-4 Rangefinder Binoculars

By Dave Maccar

AGM Rattler V2
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Thermal Scope Deal: AGM Global Vision Rattler TS35-640

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The author tested the new Zeiss V8 NA while hunting antelope and whitetails.
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First Look at the New Zeiss V8 NA 2.8-20×56

By Andrew McKean

The Best Thermal Monoculars and Binoculars of 2025, Field Tested
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The Best Thermal Monoculars and Binoculars of 2025, Field Tested

By Andrew McKean

The best rifle scopes for deer hunting laid out on rocks.
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Great Black Friday Deals on Rifle Scopes

By Alice Jones Webb

We tested the Garmin inReach Mini.
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Cabela’s Black Friday 2024: The Best Deals on the Best Gear

By Scott Einsmann

The best thermal scope overall.
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Thermal Scope Deals: Black Friday 2024 Savings on Monoculars, Scopes, and Clip-Ons

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Optics Deals: Early Black Friday 2025 Savings on Binoculars, Thermals, Rifle Scopes, and More
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The Best Optics Deals: Early Black Friday 2025 Savings on Binoculars, Thermals, Rifle Scopes, and More

By Scott Einsmann

The Pulsar Thermion 2 is the best overall thermal.
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Pulsar Thermal Scopes on Sale at Bass Pro Shops

By Scott Einsmann