Optics (Page 4)

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

Latest in Optics

Range Finders

Leupold RX-FullDraw 5, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Rifle Scopes

Vortex Razor HD LHT, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Optics

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

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

How to Sight in a Rifle

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

Binoculars

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

By John B. Snow

Optics

Maven B Series Review

By Matt Cashell

Rifle Scopes

The Best Affordable Deer Rifles

By John B. Snow

Optics

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

By Adam Moore

Rifle Scopes

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

By Brian McCombie

Rifle Scopes

Watch Our Shooting Editor Do Unspeakable Things to His Nightforce ATACR Scope—In the Name of Science

By John B. Snow

Optics

Aiming Systems for Big-Game Hunting: MPBR vs. BDC Reticles vs. Turret Dialing

By Ron Spomer

Rifle Scopes

Choosing the Best Riflescope for Your Western Big-Game Rifle

By Ron Spomer

Binoculars

Leica Geovid 3200.COM Rangefinding Binocular

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

The Benefits of First-Focal Plane Scopes

By John B. Snow

Rifle Scopes

How to Use MOA and Mil Reticles for Long-Range Accuracy

By John B. Snow

Rifle Scopes

An Expert Guide to Mounting a Precision Riflescope

By John B. Snow

Binoculars

Vortex Viper HD 8×42 Binocular Review

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

Trijicon Huron and Credo HX: Rugged and Reliable Scopes for Any Hunt

By Outdoor Life

Binoculars

Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB Rangefinding Binocular Review

By Andrew McKean

Binoculars

Vortex Razor HD 10×42 Binocular Review

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

The 17 Best New Versatile Riflescopes Put to the Test

By Andrew McKean

Binoculars

Hunting Binoculars Review: Swarovski SLC 15×56

By Andrew McKean

Binoculars

What Do Numbers on Binoculars Mean?

By Scott Einsmann

Optics

Mil-Dot Reticles: Use Mils to Estimate Range

By John B. Snow

Optics

Gear Review: Leupold DeltaPoint Micro

By Chris Mudgett

Rifle Scopes

Leupold Discontinues the Venerable VX-3i Riflescope and Replaces It With a Brighter, Tougher VX-3HD

By Outdoor Life Staff

Rifle Scopes

Are Smart Scopes the Hunting Tool of the Future or Shortcuts to Close-Enough Accuracy?

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

The 13 Best New Precision Riflescopes Put to the Test

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

How to Troubleshoot Your Riflescope Zeroing Problems

By Ron Spomer

Rifle Scopes

The Truth About Riflescope Brightness (And How to Pick the Best Hunting Scope for Low Light)

By Ron Spomer

Rifle Scopes

Nikon Will No Longer Make Riflescopes

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

Mount a Rifle Scope Yourself in 7 Easy Steps

By Jim Carmichel

Rifle Scopes

5 Fixed Focus Hunting Scopes, and Why You Should Consider Using One

By Andrew McKean

Rifle Scopes

The First Effective Combination Riflescope and Rangefinder

By Chris Gittings

Rifle Scopes

Mounting a Scope on Your .22 Rifle

By Jim Carmichel