TFB Review: Schmidt & Bender 3-18x42 META FFP SBX Reticle

The Schmidt & Bender 3-18x42 Meta FFP with the SBX reticle is a compact first focal plane riflescope for hunters and practical precision shooters. After about a year of testing, training and timed DMR-style matches, my verdict is simple: it handles like a small scope, performs optically like ...

By Eric B •

ZEISS Conquest Apia Adds 85mm and Straight Spotting Scopes

ZEISS Outdoor has expanded its Conquest Apia spotting scope line with a larger 85mm objective and straight-eyepiece configurations. What’s new The Conquest Apia 85 steps up to a 24-60x magnification range and an 85mm objective lens. It comes in both angled (85A) and straight (85S) configura...

By James Chen •

ZeroTech Thrive X 3-9x40 Arrives in Four Reticle Options

ZeroTech Optics USA has added the Thrive X 3-9x40 to its hunting riflescope lineup, offering the familiar 3-9x40 format across four reticle choices and two turret configurations. For hunters who want to pick an aiming system without juggling a different scope body for each one, the line keeps a s...

By TFB Staff •

Zeiss Expands the Conquest Apia Spotting Scope Family to Four Models

Six months ago, a compact angled spotting scope called the Zeiss Conquest Apia 65A showed up with a simple pitch: Zeiss optics, low weight and an affordable price. Now the family has grown. VALYRA  has announced the Conquest Apia 85A, two straight models and a batch of eyepieces and accessor...

By Eric B •

ZEISS Conquest Apia Spotting Scopes Get Straight Models, More Zoom

With the ZEISS Conquest Apia 65A, hunters and shooters have had a way to put their hands on ZEISS’ top tier of quality and performance in a compact form at a price that is not premium. The latest in the Conquest Apia range build on that with new models offering greater magnification and eyepiec...

By Patrik Orcutt •

TFB Review: ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x Thermal Scope

I love a thermal that can pull double duty as a riflescope or a handheld, and the  ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x  is built small enough to do both. ATN packs a 384x288 sensor and a 35 mm lens into a scope that measures 7.48 inches and weighs 1.19 pounds. Its minimum advertised price (MAP)...

By TFB Staff •

SIG Sauer’s New XRAY5: The Solid-State Matrix Red Dot Explained

Every pistol red dot sold today works on essentially the same plan. An LED emitter sits on a carrier plate, and screws and springs nudge that plate to adjust windage and elevation. The SIG Sauer XRAY5 drops that plan entirely and is pitched as the world's first solid-state advanced red dot. ...

By Eric B •

ROMEO5X-AMR Combo Kit Switches Reticles When the Magnifier Moves

Most red dot and magnifier setups are roommates. They share a rail, and that is about it. SIG Sauer wants the ROMEO5X-AMR Combo Kit to be more like a tag team. The red dot and the JULIET3-MICRO AMR magnifier come in one box for $499.99, and the two actually talk to each other. You won’t hea...

By Eric B •

6 Shooting Tools That Have Made Us Better Riflemen

It’s not just new cartridges and high-B.C. bullets that allow us to be more effective rifle shooters The post 6 Shooting Tools That Have Made Us Better Riflemen appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel •

Leupold RX-5000 Adds Hornady 4DOF and Precision Cut Archery

Firmware updates that actually add capability instead of just patching bugs are rare enough to be worth reporting. Leupold is pushing two ballistic solvers to the RX-5000 handheld rangefinder, and both are free downloads through the Leupold Control App over Bluetooth. New and existing units both ...

By Sam.S •
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