2023 New Optics Guide

2023 New Optics Guide

Optics remain the preserve of ever-escalating innovation. Whether new technologies are introduced in a multi-purpose riflescope, existing tech is miniaturized for a micro-red-dot sight to fit on a pistol or once prohibitively expensive equipment like thermal sights are made increasingly affordable, the world of tactical optics is always exciting.

2023 New Optics Guide: Night Vision & Binoculars

The prices keep falling and the feature set keeps getting better and better.

First Look: Hawke Binocular Harness Pro Pack

Keep your binos close at hand when you’re in the great outdoors.

2021 New Optics Guide

Whatever your needs or budget, we’ve got info on the latest tactical, long-range, self-defense and concealed-carry optics in our annual guide.

2021 New Optics Guide: Binoculars & Spotting Scopes

While the hot-as-magma market for guns and ammunition has dominated the news, optics are also selling at a record pace. Fortunately, optics manufacturers have been able to develop and introduce a dizzying array of new products, including line enhancements, feature-rich budget options and technological marvels that were once unaffordable to anyone not named Bezos, but are now approaching price points where many shooters can make use of them. Whatever your needs or budget, we’ve got several binoculars and spotting scopes to fit your needs. 

First Look: Carl Zeiss Victory RF Rangefinder Binoculars

It's critical for long-range shooters to dial-in the correct distance to the target. With the new Victory RF rangefinder binoculars from Carl Zeiss, that process just got easier.

Nikon Monarch 5 Binocular

The new Monarch 5 binocular from Nikon is loaded with beneficial features for any shooter.

Binocular Tips

Often overlooked by shooters who don't hunt, binoculars can be a very useful tool at any outdoor range.

New Steiner 7×30 Commander XP Binoculars

— Steiner Commander binoculars have long been the benchmark for the world's best marine binoculars. Steiner, the world leader in marine optics, now offers this world-class optic in a more compact model, the new 7x30 Commander XP. Steiner has bundled all the technology and performance of the 7x50 Commander XP into a compact-sized binocular that is available with or without an integral compass.

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