“second focal plane”

SIG Sauer had one of the hottest booths at SHOT Show 2015, and for good reason—the company rolled out its new optics line for the first time. Hunters should pay attention.

Leica optics for less cost. That's the promise of the new ER 5 series of scopes from this 170-year-old German company. Here are five things you need to know.

The Czech Republic may not have the market cachet that's been established by brands from Germany and Austria, but that doesn't mean the quality isn't there. Keith Wood takes a closer look at the Meopta MeoStar R2 1X-6X-24mm RD.

When choosing a scope for serious use, four main categories top of the list of demands: optical quality, durability, accuracy of adjustments and a catch-all we’ll refer to as suitability. Nightforce has delivered a hunting riflescope that meets all four.

Meet Leica’s new ER 5 line of German-engineered, American-made riflescopes, which have been designed with American hunters in mind at a price point many will find much more agreeable. By manufacturing the scopes in the United States, Leica is able to save on import duties and high German labor costs, which translates to lower prices for consumers.

SIG Sauer has a number of new-for-2015 products that hunters should have their eye on.

Even with a super-accurate Beanfield Rifle from the legendary Kenny Jarrett, you have to do your homework to hunt at long range.

Let's all be honest, here: misses happen. There's no shortage of variables at play when a hunter is taking a shot at game, and sometimes the odds are stacked against you. Here are the five most likely reasons you missed that last shot.

All in all, a pragmatic hunter should find the Elite 3500 more than good enough to “ride the river with.” At typical street prices, and with Bushnell’s limited lifetime warranty and one-year money-back guarantee, the Elite 3500 could be considered a best buy, too.