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There are a few things that serious hunters and shooters know: Good optics make a huge difference. Good optics aren’t cheap.
We don’t only review the best binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes, rangefinders, and thermal scopes, we also help you find the best optics deals. With Black Friday approaching it’s a great time to take advantage of the pre-Black Friday sales. Here are great deals on optics we’ve tested and recommend.
Black Friday Optics Deals on Binoculars
Get the Vortex Triumph HD for $80 (Usually $100)
The Vortex Triumph HD binoculars have won our best value award for the last two years because they’re the undisputed champion of their price point. Do not expect anything close to Vortex Razor or Zeiss SFL quality. But, in terms of true budget performance the Triumph HDs are excellent in low light and good clarity (at the center of the lens). Around the edges of the glass you’ll see some defects. These make a great spare bino, kids bino, truck bino, or an option for people who don’t need snobby glass to get the job done.
Get the Swarovski NL Pure 10×42 for $3,000
The NL Pure with a 52mm objective is the new hotness and it won editor’s choice at our annual optics test. But the 10x42mm is the ultimate do-everything bino and it’s a one-and-done option. You can find it for a great price, just under $3,000, on Amazon, Cabela’s, Bass Pro, and Euro Optic.
Save $500 on the Zeiss SFL 8×40 Binos (Now $1,300)
If you need a new pair of whitetail or turkey hunting binoculars, snag this deal while you can. The Zeiss SFL is one of our favorite compact binoculars of all time and this is a screaming deal on the super-compact 8X model.
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Black Friday Deals on Thermal Scopes and Monoculars
Save $1,000 on a Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 Thermal Rifle Scope with Laser Rangefinder at Bass Pro Shops or on Amazon
You don’t have any depth perception looking though a night optic, so you’ll need a laser rangefinder to make precision shots. You can go with a handheld thermal rangefinder, which is ideal if you’re hunting with a friend. But if you’re hunting solo, an integrated rangefinder is the way to go. The Thermion 2 LRF won “best hog killing thermal” at our annual optics test for its ability to quickly find and range targets. Read the full review for more info.
Save $500 on a Pulsar Telos Thermal Imaging Monocular
Thermal monoculars are endlessly versatile for night hunting, tracking, finding people at night, and doing home projects (insulation and electric). Our optics editor even uses a thermal monocular to keep an eye on his cows during calving season. The Telos XP50 has a long battery life, good resolution (640×480), on-board video recording, and a 1,900 yard detection range.
Save 38 percent on a AGM Global Vision Taipan Monocular
If you’re not ready to invest in a higher resolution sensor like the Telos XP50 with its 640×480 sensor, the Taipan 384×288 sensor is a great budget option. It will now cost you just over $1,000 and will work well for detecting and identifying animals inside 100 yards.
Save 27 percent on a AGM Global Vision Rattler TC35-384 Thermal Clip-On
The AGM Rattler clip-on is a versatile and high-value thermal weapon sight, which can be used as a handheld. You’ll find them at various price points depending on their resolution, but this mid-priced option will work well for most hunters.
Save $3,000 on a InfiRay Outdoor RICO HYBRID 640×512
If you have a day optic you love, and don’t want to set up a dedicated night hunting gun, a clip on is a great option. Especially the RICO Hybrid because it can also be used as a dedicated thermal scope.
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Black Friday Deals on Rifle Scopes
Save 15 percent on a Leupold VX-6 HD Rifle Scope
The VX-6 is a great hunting scope if you want the ability dial your elevation for longer shots, while still keeping your scope lightweight. It of course comes with “the best warranty you’ll never need” and Leupold’s signature gold ring.
Save $800 on a Leupold Mark 6 1-6×20
This light LPVO is at home on an AR, shotgun, lever gun, or deer rifle. This sale drops the price to $1,400, which is a great price on a great optic.
Save $1,800 on a Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36×56 FFP EBR-7D MOA
Top off your long-range build with this proven scope at a great price of $3,000.
Save $1,300 on a Zeiss LRP S5 5-25×56, FFP, ZF-MRi
This is one of the best rifle scopes for hunting and competitive shooting. You can buy it for $2,700 (add to cart to see deal price) at Mile High Shooting. Compare that to $4,000 at Euro Optic right now.
Save $280 on a Bushnell Match Pro 6-24x50mm FFP It’s now $400
One of the best value’s in long range scopes, just got cheaper with this great sale.
Save $210 on a Sig Sauer Tango MSR 1-6x24mm It’s now $290
At its normal price the Tango MSR is a great value LPVO, but at under $300 its a steal.
FAQs
Since even good budget spotting scopes average over $1,000 and premium optics can cost up to $4,000, spotting scopes are among the most price-prohibitive pieces of outdoors gear. That means you want to be sure you’re buying the best scope for your use. You frequently get the glass you pay for, so an expensive scope can be worth it.
For hunters who want a very clear, crisp image, even out beyond 400 yards, consider a European brand with best-in-class optics. If you’re looking for a model that combines excellent optical glass, versatile crosshairs, positive turret movements, and useful illumination modules, look to the European brands such as Zeiss, Kahles, and Leica. But if you want decent glass and battle-proven controls plus an ironclad fully transferrable warranty, look to American brands such as Nightforce, Vortex, and Leupold.
For general use binoculars, a 10-power is considered the most versatile because it provides a good balance of field of view, compact size, and viewing objects at far distances. If you’re exclusively looking at objects far in the distance, a 12 or 15-power binocular used in conjunction with a tripod is a fantastic setup. Or if you are using your binoculars in tight quarters, an 8-power bino is an excellent choice.
Final Thoughts
Optics are not only a big investment, but also a crucial piece of hunting gear. Make sure you’re getting the best tool and the best price with the best optics deals.
