Optics

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

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The best rifle scopes

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

By Andrew McKean

Vortex Viper PST Gen II memorial day sale

Save $450 on a Vortex Viper PST Gen II Save $450 on a Vortex Viper PST Gen II

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Rimfire Scopes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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

By Andrew McKean

The best thermal monoculars and binoculars were tested in South Texas.

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

By Andrew McKean

Freel shoots ATACR best long range riflescope

The Best Long Range Rifle Scopes, Tested and Reviewed The Best Long Range Rifle Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

red dots for shotguns

The Best Red Dots for Shotguns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Red Dots for Shotguns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson

pistol red dots

The Best Pistol Red Dots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Pistol Red Dots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel, John B. Snow

nocpix thermal photo

Congress Investigates Chinese Thermal Optics Provider for Suspected Weapons Sanctions Evasion Congress Investigates Chinese Thermal Optics Provider for Suspected Weapons Sanctions Evasion

By Andrew McKean

Aimpoint ACRO on B&T SPC

The Best Red Dot Sights of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Red Dot Sights of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel, Alex Robinson

aimpoint COA and Glock G19

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

The new Zeiss SFL 10x50

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

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

By Andrew McKean

Best binoculars being tested in Montana

The Best Binoculars, 24 Premium to Budget Options Tested The Best Binoculars, 24 Premium to Budget Options Tested

By Andrew McKean

We tested the Sig Sauer scope.

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

By Ashley Thess

Man holds binoculars up.

How to Adjust Binoculars Properly How to Adjust Binoculars Properly

By Bill McRae, Andrew McKean

The Best Hunting Tripods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed 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.

FFP vs SFP: Understanding First-Focal Plane and Second-Focal Plane Riflescopes 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

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

By Alex Robinson, Scott Einsmann

viper vortex red dot

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

By Alex Robinson

Testing the best spotting scopes side by side.

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

By Andrew McKean