The Best Scope Under $1000 in 2026 for Long-Range Shooting and Hunting
The best scope under $1000 in 2026 for long-range shooting, hunting, and crossover rifles, with top picks for value, glass, features, and real-world use.
Optics Reviews
Steiner Predator 8 Review: A High-Performance Hunting Scope
Getting hands on with alpha class optics is always a good time. Steiner released the Predator 8 series last year and I got some time behind the optic with my Sako 85 Finnlight II. The Predator Series are designed primarily for hunting and include features made for that purpose, including a simple reticle and a streamline …
Discovery Optics ED-PRS 5-25×56 Review: Budget Long-Range Scope Tested
New shooters often look for optics with high value at a low price point. That’s where budget optics have a role to play in the long distance shooting community. Discovery Optics sent out the ED-PRS 5-25×56 which fits this category and has great value to offer for the budget minded shooter. Quick Verdict: Discovery Optics …
TriggerCam 2.1 Review: Capture Your Shots in 4K – If It Turns On
The TriggerCam 2.1 has been out for around a year now and I thought id pick one up and see how it works. My motivation for getting one was using the 4k video down scope to help show off reticles for optic reviews. I was hesitant at first due to the $995 AUD / $600 …
Scandinavian Arms SA15 Review: Straight-Pull Rifle Overview
Scandinavian Arms have teamed up with Schmidt & Bender to produce a cheaper version of the gold standard in optics, the 5-25×56 PM II. The new optic called the LRS, or Light Recoil Scope was first unveiled in Germany at the IWA 2023 exhibition. Quick Take The Scandinavian Arms SA15 makes the most sense when …
Vortex Venom 5-25×56 FFP Scope Review – Precision Shooting Tested
Getting time behind a Vortex Venom 5-25×56, I took the opportunity to see why its so popular in the budget category. In the line up of optics on offer from Vortex, the Venom sits between the Diamondback Tactical and the Strike Eagle. Quick Take The important thing with the Vortex Venom 5-25×56 FFP Scope is …
Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25×56 Review – Affordable Long-Range Optics
The Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25×56 FFP has quickly earned its place as one of the most popular budget long-range scopes on the market. Originally launched off the back of Vortex’s highly successful LPVO range in 2015, the long-range variant dropped a few years later and immediately made waves — offering first focal plane functionality, locking …
ZeroTech Trace Advanced 4-24×50 TREMOR3 Review
After 6 weeks with the new Japanese made ZeroTech Trace Advanced 4-24×50 it’s time to see what features are included and how it’s performed. To test its performance I mounted the scope on my long distance rifle, the Sako TRG 22 A1 in 6.5 Creedmoorto see how well the tracking worked and how the glass …
Steiner IFS Review: Smart Optic with Built-In Ballistic Calculator
The Intelligent Firing Solution or ‘IFS’ system by Steiner is designed with the sniper and spotter team in mind. The system allows the user to keep eyes on the target through the scope without having to break contact with the target to look at the elevation and windage turrets when making corrections. Rifle scopes with …
GoSky PeakRange 20-60×80 HD Spotting Scope Review
I got hold of the GoSky PeakRange 20-60×85 HD spotting scope to test out against the competition. I use a spotting scope for two main purposes, being able to see hits on targets at the range and for spotting game when hunting. Quick Take The important thing with the GoSky PeakRange 20-60×80 HD Spotting Scope …
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