Rifle Scopes

We field test and review the best rifle scopes for hunters and target shooters.

Latest in Rifle Scopes

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 holographic sights of 2022
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The Best Holographic Sights of 2025

By Matt Vandiver

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

By Alice Jones Webb

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

A man shooting a wooden airgun looking through a black air rifle scoppe
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The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2025

By Jim Chapman

The best rifle scopes
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The Best Rifle Scopes of 2025, 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 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

We tested the Tract Toric UHD 1-8x24.
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The Best Budget LPVOs of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Great scopes under $200
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7 Great Scopes Under $250, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The author tests the best hunting scopes.
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The Best Hunting Scopes: 18 Modern and Versatile Options

By Andrew McKean

Testing straight wall scopes
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The 4 Best Scopes for Straight-Wall Cartridges, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The Best Rimfire Scopes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
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The Best Rimfire Scopes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

vortex viper
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Vortex Viper HD Rifle Scope Review: We Put 3 New Vipers to the Test

By Scott Murdock, Scott Einsmann, Alex Robinson