Optics

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

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Testing the best budget thermal scopes in Texas.

13 Cheap (but Good) Thermal Scopes and Monoculars

By Andrew McKean

Intro to night hunting

Night Hunting 101: Expert Tips on Gear, Optics, and Tactics (Video)

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the new Zeiss Conquest Apia

Zeiss Will Stop Making Sporting Optics In Germany. I Reviewed the Company’s New Spotting Scope to Test Its Quality

By Andrew McKean

Geissele Easter Sale 2026

The Best Deals of the Geissele Easter Sale: Triggers, Super Duty, URGI, GFR, and More

By Scott Einsmann

Easter Optics sale

29 Easter Optics Deals: Scopes, Binoculars, Thermal, and Rangefinders

By Scott Einsmann

PSA Easter Sale

The 18 Best Deals of the Palmetto State Armory Easter Sale: Optics, Guns, Ammo, and Accessories

By Scott Einsmann

Vortex Talon HD 10K 10x42 on a shooting bag

I Tested the Vortex Talon HD 10K 10×42. It Features a Potent Ballistic Solver and Effortless Connectivity

By John B. Snow

Red Dot Deals 3/12

This Week’s Best Red Dot Deals: Sights for Handguns, Rifles, and Turkey Shotguns

By Jonathon Klein

Testing the best turkey red dots in the field

The Best Red Dots for Turkey Hunting of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson, Scott Einsmann

The author tested the best tactical gloves while shooting handguns and rifles.

We Found Crazy Low Prices on Optics, Ear Pro, Knives, and Weapon Lights

By Jonathon Klein

Vortex sparc solar lens

This Week’s Best Optics Deals: Red Dots, Scopes, and Rangefinders Are More Than Half-Off

By Jonathon Klein

Testing the Kite Stabi-One stabilized monocular.

The Kite Stabi One Looks Like a Toy, But It’s a Powerful, Stabilized Monocular That Pairs With Your Smartphone

By Andrew McKean

Turkey red dot on a Beretta A300 Ultima

10 Great Deals on Red Dots for Turkey Shotguns

By Scott Einsmann

The Seekins SIC

Podcast: The Biggest News, Trends, and Products from SHOT Show 2026

By Alex Robinson

Leupold BX-6 rangefinding binos.

The Leupold BX-6 Range HD Binocular Runs Your Favorite Ballistic Calculator, Drops onX Pins, and More

By Natalie Krebs

A photo of the Garmin Xero L60i on a rock.

This New Garmin Xero L60i Is a Truly Innovative Rangefinder. It Also Costs $2,500

By Scott Einsmann

Swarovski AT/ST Spotter in the field.

Hands-On with Swarovski’s New Stabilized Spotter

By Andrew McKean

The best optics deals on January 14, 2026

Today’s Best Deals on Optics: Thermal, Red Dots, Rifle Scopes, Binos, and Rangefinders

By Scott Einsmann

Vortex AMG 1-10x24

Vortex AMG 1-10×24: The World’s Most Advanced LPVO

By John B. Snow

The author fills out a test evaluation form at the 2025 Optics Test

The 10 Best Precision Scopes, Budget to Premium Options Tested

By Andrew McKean