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Two years after getting completely shut out in the Centennial State, Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper returned to Colorado for an elk hunt with Leupold Optics.

There are essentially three definitions of the scout rifle. First, there’s Col. Jeff Cooper’s definition, which is largely credited for setting the parameters of such a firearm. The popular definition, meanwhile, is any bolt-action rifle with an extended-eye-relief scope. And finally, there’s the definition(s) conjured by everyone else. The Mossberg MVP Scout clearly meets the last two.

In the century or so since its founding—not as an optics company, mind you, but we'll get to that in a minute—Leupold & Stevens, often referred to simply as Leupold, has provided riflescopes to hunters, shooters and the entirety of the United States military. There's no real shortage of things to say about Leupold's long history. That said, we've dug up 10 (possibly) little-known facts about the Beaverton, Ore., staple.

New to hunting optics? Don't worry—Weatherby has you covered. In 2016, The Women of Weatherby and Leupold Optics are teaming up to offer optics advice and recommendations to first-time outdoorswomen and seasoned hunters alike.

The folks at Leupold have always prided themselves on helping hunters get afield earlier and longer than ever, and for 2016 they're finally putting a name to the technology that makes their optics so darn handy in low-light situations.

Prepping for that African safari? Here's a look at the gear you'll need.

Can a rifle really be optimized for hunting and home defense, at the same time? Yes, you can have the best of both worlds.

Leupold has expanded the reticle options in its Mark 6 and Mark 8 lines of riflescopes.

Looking for new glass? 2016's batch of new hunting optics is pretty impressive. Here are some of the top new wares.