When I began shooting in the 70s, a man with a riflescope was considered wealthy. If his riflescope was a Leupold or if it offered variable magnification, that dude was rich. I didn’t get my first ...

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You certainly know about binoculars and telescopes for magnifying faraway objects. But consider their in-between sibling, spotting scopes. They’re the sweet spot of specialty optics, letting you zoom ...

An excellent all-rounder for those new to spotting scopes. It's rugged in design and provides good, if not perfect, views for birding. Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours ...

In theory, clip-on scopes should be the thermal that every hunter wants, needs, and easily deploys. These are accessories to traditional rifles and daylight scopes, and if they don’t exactly “clip on” ...

Today’s airguns shoot tiny groups at 50 yards and have a wide range of applications, calibers, and power plants. That’s why there’s not a single best air rifle scope. Instead, there’s a best scope for ...

There is a definite air of gimmickry to this scope, but it's reasonably well-made and performed well in our tests. It may encourage younger users into the world of birdwatching and astronomy, and that ...