The middle months of every year for me are occupied with optics testing. I’m well into my second decade of captaining the annual Outdoor Life optics test, but the content that I deliver to readers in ...

Unlike compound bows, spotting scope manufacturers don’t release a new flagship model each year. In fact, many optic companies will go years between developing a new spotter. That’s why, as hunters, ...

When is an inexpensive piece of gear a raging bargain, and when is it just cheap? That’s the question we tried to answer in our test of the best rifle scopes under $250. Optics are among the most ...

If you’ve hunted long enough, you’ve probably taken a tumble or knocked your rifle against something in the woods. That’s when you learn which scopes are built tough and which ones shift zero after a ...

BDC (ballistic drop compensating) reticles have been popular in big-game riflescopes for a long time. Now we’re seeing them on rimfire riflescopes. If you like to hunt small game with a rimfire rifle, ...

Before purchasing a thermal scope, it’s crucial to understand the different types available in the market. The two main categories are: Uncooled scopes – These are the most common thermal scopes for ...