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

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

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Optics Deals: Early Black Friday 2024 Savings on Binoculars, Thermals, Rifle Scopes, and More
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The Best Optics Deals: Early Black Friday 2024 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

The new Nikon Image Stabilized binocular
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First Look: Nikon’s 12×25 Image Stabilized Binocular

By Andrew McKean

Testing the best thermal scopes while hog hunting
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The Best Thermal Scopes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Save $600 on a Vortex Razor HD Angled Spotting Scope
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Save $600 on a Vortex Razor HD Angled Spotting Scope

By Dave Maccar

Holosun eps carry height
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The Best Pistol Red Dots, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel, John B. Snow

The Best Red Dot Sights
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The Best Red Dot Sights of 2024

By John B. Snow

Best binoculars being tested in Montana
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The 21 Best Binoculars of 2024, Premium to Budget Options Tested

By Andrew McKean

Save $720 on a Burris Eliminator 5 LaserScope
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Save $720 on a Burris Eliminator 5 LaserScope

By Dave Maccar

The Best Thermal Monoculars and Binoculars of 2024, Field Tested and Reviewed
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The Best Thermal Monoculars and Binoculars of 2024, Field Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

AGM Rattler V2
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AGM Thermal Monocular on Sale

By Scott Einsmann

A gray coyote rifle topped with the new Leupold VX-3HD riflescope.
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Save $100 on a Great Leupold Scope

By Dave Maccar

A man shooting a wooden airgun looking through a black air rifle scoppe
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The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2024

By Jim Chapman

The best rifle scopes
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The Best Rifle Scopes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The best overall budget rifle scope of 2023
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The Best Rifle Scopes Under $500, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The best scope rings for your rifle
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The Best Scope Rings of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

We tested the Tract Toric UHD 1-8x24.
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The Best Budget LPVOs of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Two of the best binoculars for hunting being tested
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The Best Binoculars for Hunting of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Testing the best binoculars for bird watching
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The 7 Best Binoculars for Bird Watching, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean