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

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Electro-Optics Will Take Over Hunting—and More Lessons from Testing the Year’s Best Optics Gear

Electro-Optics Will Take Over Hunting—and More Lessons from Testing the Year’s Best Optics

By: Andrew McKean

The Best Scope Rings of 2023 Gear

The Best Scope Rings of 2023

By: Andrew McKean

Cyber Monday Optics Deals Binoculars

Cyber Monday Optics Deals

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Rimfire Scopes of 2023 Gear

The Best Rimfire Scopes of 2023

By: Andrew McKean

How to Sight in a Rifle Gear

How to Sight in a Rifle

By: John B. Snow, Tyler Freel, Kyle Wintersteen, Alex Robinson

The Best Thermal Scopes of 2023 Gear

The Best Thermal Scopes of 2023

By: Andrew McKean

The Best Muzzleloader Scopes of 2023 Gear

The Best Muzzleloader Scopes of 2023

By: Brad Fenson

Review: Leica Geovid Pro 10×32 with Applied Ballistics Elite Is the Ultimate Hunting Binocular Binoculars

Review: Leica Geovid Pro 10×32 with Applied Ballistics Elite Is the Ultimate Hunting Binocular

By: John B. Snow

The Best Long Range Rifle Scopes of 2023 Gear

The Best Long Range Rifle Scopes of 2023

By: Andrew McKean

The Best Rifle Scopes for Deer Hunting of 2023 Big Game Hunting

The Best Rifle Scopes for Deer Hunting of 2023

By: Andrew McKean

The Best Rifle Scopes Under $500, Tested and Reviewed Gear

The Best Rifle Scopes Under $500, Tested and Reviewed

By: Andrew McKean

The Best Holographic Sights of 2023 Gear

The Best Holographic Sights of 2023

By: Matt Vandiver

The Best Affordable Deer Rifles Gear

The Best Affordable Deer Rifles

By: John B. Snow

The Best Maven Binocular Prime Day Deals 2022 Binoculars

The Best Maven Binocular Prime Day Deals 2022

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Prime Day 2022: Maven CS.1 Spotting Scope Sale Gear

Prime Day 2022: Maven CS.1 Spotting Scope Sale

By: Scott Einsmann

The Best Rangefinders for Bow Hunting of 2023 Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Rangefinders for Bow Hunting of 2023

By: Andrew McKean

The Best Red Dot Sights in 2023 Competitive Shooting

The Best Red Dot Sights in 2023

By: John B. Snow

The Best Hunting Tripods of 2023, Tested and Reviewed Gear

The Best Hunting Tripods of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Andrew McKean

Vortex SPARC Solar Review: A Red Dot for Your Turkey Gun Gear

Vortex SPARC Solar Review: A Red Dot for Your Turkey Gun

By: Adam Moore

No More Guessing: The Leupold Custom Dial System Puts the Hunter Right on Target! Gear

No More Guessing: The Leupold Custom Dial System Puts the Hunter Right on Target!

By: Brian McCombie

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