There’s a few different types of red dots, and if your firearm is in for a beating in the field you are likely going to want some added protection. That’s where the ZeroTech Trace HALO comes in. It has a fully enclosed housing that helps protect the red dot from any damage. And if you …
Choosing the right hunting scope is critical to ethical, repeatable shooting in the field. Unlike general-purpose rifle optics, hunting scopes must balance optical clarity, low-light performance, weight, and reliability under real hunting conditions. In this guide, we’ve selected the best hunting scopes for 2026, focusing on rifle scopes that perform reliably across a wide range …
ZeroTech have expanded their Thrive HD line with the addition of the new 1-8×24 Thrive HD LPVO. For those unfamiliar, LPVO stands for Low Power Variable Optic and their commonly used for hunting, competition and tactical use. Previously the only other LPVO on offer from ZeroTech was the 1-6×24 Vengeance. I just picked up this …
With a fixed 1x magnification, 20mm objective lens, and etched reticle the ZeroTech Thrive HD Micro Prism has had a good run on my Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan X. So far it’s been the ideal little optic for hunting close range with the .223. For those unfamiliar with micro prism optics and their differences …
The newest release from Australian optics company ZeroTech is the Thrive 20-60x85mm spotting scope. ZeroTech released a MIL reticle spotter last year, but the new Thrive 20-60×85 comes in as a more budget friendly option. Aside from the lower price point, the new spotting scope is also a little more friendly for hunting, with a …
I‘v had the ZeroTech Thrive HD Red Dot on my 12 gauge for a few months now and I have done my best to test its limits. This is a well priced addition to the red dot sight market. It’s a versatile tool designed for the shooter who values speed and reliability. It’s compact dimensions …
The Maven S1.2A 25-50×80 is the latest premium spotting scope to hit the market. There’s one major factor here that makes the Maven standout and its the reason I added it to my range bag. The new S1.2A comes with interchangeable eye pieces. Regular readers will know I consider myself one of Australia’s biggest Maven …
As technology advances, so do hunting optics and the Maven RS1.2 2.5-15X44 stands out as a true ‘crossover’ optic. By crossover I mean its ability to be a hunting optic and still have features I want in a target shooting scope. It was an easy choice getting this scope for my new hunting rifle as …
This Maven Optics review looks at my experiences with some of their best optics including rifle scopes, binoculars and spotting scopes. Spending a lot of time with bino’s, scopes and spotting scopes out hunting and at the range, I’ve developed a strong interest in finding the best value optics on the market at specific price …
On a hunting trip last year in New Zealand a mate brought along a set of Maven Optics, these optics are impressive so check out this short Maven B1.2 review of their 10×42 binoculars to find out why their worth a look. For those who haven’t looked through a pair yet, Maven Optics use high …
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