“Tag: scopes”

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.

Engineered specifically with hunters in mind, the new TGA 75 collapsible spotting scope weighs 44.1 ozs., and can be shortened from 14.8 inches when fully extended to 9.8 inches when collapsed, allowing for easy carry.

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.

John Antanies rounds up four of 2015's top new predator optics.

How much treestand or elk mountain cred is Trijicon due given how well its rock-hard battle-rifle sights have served U.S. troops at war? That was the obvious question when the company diversified into all-purpose riflescopes a few years back, and it remains a key issue with the recent introduction of the AccuPower, a four-scope collection largely geared toward big-game hunters.

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.

A spotting scope is one of those ancillary shooting and hunting accessories that isn’t essential—until you’ve used one. Don't believe us? Try the affordable MeoPro 80 HD from Meopta.

Store shelves tend to be loaded with scopes in the 3-9x power range. Styrka’s S5 3-9x40mm Plex is yet another entry into that busy product category, so what makes it different? Here are five features that you need to know.