From dawn patrol to midnight stargazing, these precision field optics keep you close to the action.

The middle months of every year for me are occupied with optics testing. I’m well into my second decade of captaining the annual Outdoor Life optics test, but the content that I deliver to readers in ...

Night vision scopes aren’t just for the military. With an explosion of invasive animals such as wild hogs, coyotes, and armadillos, hunting at night has never been more popular—and sometimes necessary ...

Between small-game rifles and precision target rigs, short-range plinkers, and rimfire ARs, there’s a .22 for every shooter and use, and every one of them needs a scope. The optics industry has ...

Riflescopes have evolved a great deal over the last quarter-century. We are far from the Burris Ballistic Plex reticle and simple, elevated turrets of the early 2000s. The current trend with hunting ...

Before purchasing a thermal scope, it’s crucial to understand the different types available in the market. The two main categories are: Uncooled scopes – These are the most common thermal scopes for ...

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DORAL, Fla., June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wild hog hunting after dark presents a unique challenge even for the most seasoned sportsmen. Nocturnal and highly elusive, feral hogs demand precision, ...

With ammunition being in short supply at most stores, you want to sight in your rifle with the least amount of shots possible. Over the years, I’ve tried adjusting ...