The latest spotting scope to hit the market is the ZeroTech Thrive 20-60×85. Designed for hunters and shooters looking for a good balance of performance, reliability and price. I have been using the ZeroTech MIL reticle spotting scope for almost two years now and that comes with me every trip to the range. Its great …
Just released from Vortex Optics is the new hunting focused Viper HD series. Vortex are best know for offering an extensive range of optics for all budgets. Up until now the dedicated hunting option has mostly been filled by the Vortex Razor LHT 3-15×50. The majority of other Vortex optics used for hunting are hybrid …
The best scope for 6.5 Creedmoor in 2026, with top picks for long-range shooting, hunting, competition, and value-focused rifle setups.
The Maven RS1.2 2.5-15×44 is one of the strongest crossover optics in the Maven range, blending hunting-friendly dimensions with enough dialing and reticle utility for serious distance work.
Looking for the best Vortex scope in 2026? This guide covers the best Vortex scopes for hunting, long-range shooting, LPVO use and value-conscious buyers.
My first ever centerfire rifle scope was the Bushnell AR 4.5-18x40mm. Needing an optic for a budget .233 bolt gun the AR ticked all the right boxes at the time. Good magnification range, simple reticle, lifetime warranty, not too heavy and just the right price. Quick Take The Bushnell AR 4.5-18×40 is best judged by …
The Maven RS.4 5-30×56 is one of the brand’s strongest optics for shooters who want premium glass, a clean feature set, and real crossover capability between hunting and long-range use.
Steiner Optics have released a new line of hunting scopes, the Steiner H6Xi series. There are three variants in the line up which include 2-12×42, 3-16×50 and 5-30×50. Cut from the same cloth as the T6Xi series, the H6Xi scopes are aimed at hunters looking for a tough scope combined with good glass for their …
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 …
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 …
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