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

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The Best Rangefinders for Hunting of 2023

By Andrew McKean

The Best New Spotting Scopes of 2021, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The 8 Best Binocular Chest Packs, Tested

By John B. Snow

The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2023

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Maven B Series Review

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New Spotting Scopes: OL Reviews and Ranks the 7 Best New Scopes of 2013

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The Best New Rangefinders of 2021, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

An Expert Guide to Mounting a Precision Riflescope

By John B. Snow

The Best Affordable Deer Rifles

By John B. Snow

The Benefits of First-Focal Plane Scopes

By John B. Snow

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The Best Rangefinders for Hunting of 2023

By Andrew McKean

Leupold BX-4 Range HD First Look

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Leupold RX-FullDraw 5, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Rangefinders for Bow Hunting of 2023

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Cyber Monday Optics Deals

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

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The Best New Rangefinders of 2021, Tested and Reviewed

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How to Use Wind Meters, Ballistic Apps, and Rangefinders for Long-Range Shooting

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Burris Oracle X: Rangefinding Crossbow Scope Review

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Whitetail Deer Hunting with a Cheap Rangefinder

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Leupold Vendetta 2 Bow-Mounted Rangefinder

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New Rangefinder: SIG KILO2400ABS

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The Best LPVO Riflescopes of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

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Deals on Thermal Scopes: Several Are Now Under $1000

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Holosun DRS: An Affordable Thermal Optic Makes Waves at SHOT Show

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Vortex Razor HD LHT, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2023

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The Best Scope Rings of 2023

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Cyber Monday Optics Deals

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The Best Rifle Scopes of 2023

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The Best Rimfire Scopes of 2023

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How to Sight in a Rifle

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The Best Thermal Scopes of 2023

By Andrew McKean

The Best Muzzleloader Scopes of 2023

By Brad Fenson

Leupold BX-4 Range HD First Look

By Andrew McKean

The Best Binoculars for Hunting of 2023

By Andrew McKean

Cyber Monday Optics Deals

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

By John B. Snow

The Best Maven Binocular Prime Day Deals 2022

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The 8 Best Binocular Chest Packs, Tested

By John B. Snow

Save $200 on Vortex Viper HD Binoculars: The Best Black Friday Optics Deal You’ll Find

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Binocular Reviews: Zeiss Victory RF 10×42

By Andrew McKean

Leica Geovid 3200.COM Rangefinding Binocular

By Andrew McKean

Vortex Viper HD 8×42 Binocular Review

By Andrew McKean

Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB Rangefinding Binocular Review

By Andrew McKean

Bushnell Forge 10×42 and 10×30: Hunting Binoculars Review

By Andrew McKean

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Latest Optics Stories

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/ Feb 3, 2023

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/ Jan 30, 2023

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/ Jan 26, 2023

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/ Dec 27, 2022

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/ Dec 19, 2022

The Best Binoculars for Hunting of 2023

By Andrew McKean

/ Dec 8, 2022

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/ Dec 8, 2022

The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2023

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/ Dec 6, 2022

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By Andrew McKean

/ Dec 2, 2022

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