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With the launch of its new line of BDX (Ballistic Data Xchange) rangefinders and riflescopes, SIG Sauer brings precision optics squarely into the information age, allowing for a seamless exchange of data between one’s riflescope, rangefinder and smartphone.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced the addition of six new models to its VX-Freedom line of entry-level riflescopes.

Finding an ideal mix of magnification, size, optical brilliance and related features is an equation maybe more complex to solve than determining the ideal general purpose hunting cartridge. Nevertheless, Swarovski might have done it with its Z8i 1X-8X-24mm.

These days, it’s all the rage to see an animal, range it with a laser rangefinder, run some calculations on a smartphone ballistic app, and twirl the dial on the scope before shooting—but there’s good reason to avoid doing so.

Preparing for a whitetail slug hunt? Here's what you'll need.

With your heart racing and a big buck in the scope, it’s easy to overlook the small stuff. But ignoring the details can spell disaster.

Long-range shooting is a very specific skill-set that takes a lot of hard work and a lot of burned powder to acquire. Start now to be ready for fall.

Riflescopes with parallax adjustments, illuminated reticles, 8X zoom ranges and turrets dialing past 1,500 yards are impressive, but do we really need that to still-hunt whitetails in Ohio farmland or chase elk at 8,000 feet in Idaho? An optic like Leupold’s new VX-3i 3.5X-10X-40mm with the Boone & Crockett ballistic reticle is likely better suited for most hunters’ needs. This 12.6-ounce scope, a reengineered upgrade from the previous VX-3, is bright, sharp, slim and extremely reliable.

What's it take to harvest an eland? Here's a look at what Ron Spomer utilized on his most recent trip to Africa.