--- title: "Today’s Best Deals on Optics: Thermal, Red Dots, Rifle Scopes, Binos, and Rangefinders" description: "Today's optics deals include everything from $80 binoculars (that we actually recommend) to a heavily discounted Schmidt Bender rifle scope" date: "2026-01-14" modified: "2026-01-14" authors: - name: "Scott Einsmann" job_title: "Executive Gear Editor" link: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/authors/scott-einsmann/" url: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/todays-best-deals-on-optics-january-14-2026/" categories: - "Binoculars" - "Gear" - "Optics" - "Rifle Scopes" tags: - "Gear Reviews" --- # Today’s Best Deals on Optics: Thermal, Red Dots, Rifle Scopes, Binos, and Rangefinders ![The best optics deals on January 14, 2026]() I spent my morning coming through my favorite optics retailers to hunt down the best deals of the week. I found everything from [$80 binoculars]() (that we actually recommend) to a heavily discounted [Schmidt Bender]() rifle scope. Whether your turkey gun needs a new red dot, you're gearing up for predator season, or you're looking to get into long range competitions, there's something on this list for you. ## Thermal Optics Save 70% on a [Steiner Nighthunter H35 Thermal Monocular 640x512 Resolution]() Save 75% on a [Steiner Nighthunter C35 Thermal Clip On 640x512 Resolution]() Save 62% on a [Liemke LUCHS-1 35mm Thermal Clip-On LO-LUCHS1]() Save 29% on a [Pulsar Merger LRF XP50 2.5-20x Imaging Binoculars]() Save 40% on a [Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro 2-16x Thermal Riflescope]() Get a [Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro Thermal Riflescope & Pulsar Axion XQ19 Thermal Monocular]() for $2,300 Save $240 on a [Holosun DRS-TH Thermal Digital Reflex Sight]() ## Red Dots Save 61% on a [Vortex Optics SPARC II Red Dot Sight]() — now only $160 Save $140 on a [Holosun 407 Reflex Sight 3MOA Shake Awake ]() Save 30% on a [Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed 3MOA Micro Red Dot]() Save 24% on a [Trijicon RMR HD Type 3]() Get a [Vortex SPARC Solar]() for only $89 ## Rifle Scopes Save 44% on a [Schmidt Bender 2.5-10x50 Polar T96 2.BE D7 Posicon Black Riflescope]() Save 58% on a [Vortex Optics Diamondback HP Rifle Scope 4-16x 42mm Side Focus Dead-Hold BDC Reticle]() Save $145 on a [Bushnell Prime Rifle Scope 3-12x40]() Save 59% on a [Vortex Razor HD Gen II-E 1-6x24 EBR-7F MOA SFP Riflescope w/ Vortex Mount & Armageddon Bag]() Save 38% on a [Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 FFP EBR-7D MRAD]() ## Binoculars [Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 Binoculars]() are only $80 ## Lights Save $24 on a [Streamlight TLR-1 Rail Mounted Tactical Weapon Light 1000 Lumens]() Save more than $100 on a [Surefire Turbo Handgun Weapon Light Tan 650 Lumens]() ## Rangefinders Save 57% on a [Vortex Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder LRF-IMP4000]() Save 52% on a [Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 Laser Rangefinder]() ## Author Scott Einsmann is *Outdoor Life’s* gear editor. He oversees the gear team’s editors and writers who are subject matter experts in bows, knives, hunting, fishing, backpacking, and more. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two bird dogs. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Instagram]()