Optics

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

Latest in Optics

Aimpoint ACRO on B&T SPC
Gear

The Best Red Dot Sights of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel, Alex Robinson

aimpoint COA and Glock G19
Guns

Glock X Aimpoint: We Test the New Aimpoint COA Red Dot

By Tyler Freel

The new Zeiss SFL 10x50
Gear

First Look at the New Zeiss SFL 50 Binoculars in 8×50, 10×50, and 12×50

By Andrew McKean

The new Leupold BX-4 Range 10x42 HD Gen2 at the range.
Gear

First Look: Leupold BX-4 Range HD Gen 2 Binocular

By Andrew McKean

Best binoculars being tested in Montana
Gear

The Best Binoculars, 24 Premium to Budget Options Tested

By Andrew McKean

We tested the Sig Sauer scope.
Gear

Optics on Sale at Cabela’s: Sig, Leupold, and Thermal Scopes

By Ashley Thess

Man holds binoculars up.
Gear

How to Adjust Binoculars Properly

By Bill McRae, Andrew McKean

Hunting Tripod
Gear

The Best Hunting Tripods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean, John B. Snow, Tyler Freel

We tested the best long range rifle scopes.
Gear

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
Gear

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

By Alex Robinson, Scott Einsmann

viper vortex red dot
Gear

Vortex Viper Red Dot Review: The Ultimate Shotgun Red Dot for Easy Mounting

By Alex Robinson

Testing the best spotting scopes side by side.
Gear

The Best Spotting Scopes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The best holographic sights of 2022
Gear

The Best Holographic Sights of 2025

By Matt Vandiver

The new Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2
Gear

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

By Andrew McKean

The Best LPVO Scopes, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

The Best LPVO Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Testing the best thermal scopes while hog hunting
Gear

The Best Thermal Scopes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The author tested the brand new DVX Night Storm binoculars
Gear

DVX Night Storm X1 Review: A Night Vision Binocular for Under $300 That Actually Works

By Andrew McKean

The author tested the new Zeiss V8 NA while hunting antelope and whitetails.
Gear

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
Gear

The Best Thermal Monoculars and Binoculars of 2025, Field Tested

By Andrew McKean

The best rifle scopes for deer hunting laid out on rocks.
Gear

Great Black Friday Deals on Rifle Scopes

By Alice Jones Webb