“objective lens”

EOTech’s Vudu optics line was designed to bridge a gap between the “battle-proven” holographic optics the company is known for and a new segment of variable-power hunting and competition optics they were looking to enter.

Liemke has introduced the Luchs line of thermal optics. Made in Wetzlar, Germany, the Liemke Luchs (or Lynx as translated in English) are fast and quiet, with a startup time of five seconds for both models.

If you’re looking at the performance requirements of a spotting scope as a system, such as image quality, ruggedness, ergonomics and weight, the SX-4 Pro Guide HD is an excellent choice.

The author goes to Texas for hogs and ’yotes in the night with a Henry lever action, an Armasight thermal scope and Federal’s HammerDown ammunition.

Here’s a closer look at some of the most exciting hunting rifles introduced this year.

The German Precision Optics (GPO) Spectra 4.5-27x50i SFP is built for those who hunt game in environments where shooting at extended ranges is often required.

X-Vision Optics’ long-range Impact Thermal Scope (TS300) boasts a 640 x 480 thermal sensor that can detect big game well past 3,000 yards.

GPO, USA is proud to introduce its new 15-45x60mm Tactical Spotting Scope, featuring the same reticle found in the company’s first focal plane (FFP) GPOTACä 4.5-27x50i FFP Tactical riflescope.

The Leica Geovid Pro 42 is designed for hunters and shooters that require low-light performance combined with a laser rangefinder, a wide field of view, Applied Ballistics software and Leica ProTrack.