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Bushnell’s Engage Optics Line
Bushnell recently introduced a new line of optics. Called the Engage line, this new line includes both rifle scopes and binoculars that are designed for hunters and other shooters who spend time...
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Zeiss Conquest V6: Versatile, Precise, and Tough as Nails
Zeiss has been at the glass game since the mid-1800’s. With industry leading techniques in optoelectronics, lenses, microscopes, and many other highly technical fields, it should come as no surprise...
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TFB Review: Armageddon Tactical AK47 Hinged Side Rail Mount
Armageddon Tactical is a Littleton, Colorado-based company that produces and sells various firearms parts, mostly in the AR15 field of accessories, but with this new product, the company has stepped...
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SOCOM Solicits $33 MILLION Contract for Variable-Power Squad Optics
The United States Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) is looking for a new variable-power rifle optic to allow users to engage targets out to 600 meters, while still preserving close-in capability....
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[SHOT 2018] What’s New From EOTech
EOTech had quite the PR and legal fiasco last year but they’re moving forward and at the 2018 SHOT Show they announced their “Prestige Warranty”. From the image below taken at their booth, their new...
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[SHOT 2018] U.S. Optics 1-6×24 Day Scope
New for U.S. Optics this year is the SVS 1-6x24mm day optic. Dialing it down a notch from the Schmidt & Bender and Nightforce 1-8x scopes that were also introduced this year. The company has also...
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TFB Optics Buying Guide – Spring 2018
As we begin to thaw out of our winter dens (keep quiet, Southern States), we start to dust off our gear for the upcoming shooting season. And with the end of hibernation comes the lust for upgrading...
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Vulcan Circle – Optics For Rent
Did you ever think to yourself, I wish I could get my hands on a $2800.00 Vortex scope without having to purchase it, so I can see the difference between that and my current optic? Well, now you can...
View ArticleThe 5 Best $1000 Scopes
The 5 Best $1000 Scopes is a video you have been asking for all year. Joel got it done here! Check out these great optics and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below. ««« PATREON...
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Crimson Trace Launch Complete Line of Optics
Oregon-based Crimson Trace, best known for their laser sighting systems, have announced the launch of a line of 11 rifle optics for sporting, tactical, long range and hunting needs. The line includes...
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[SHOT 2019] Zero Compromise Optic
Zero Compromise Optic as a company is brand new to optics world, their owner and employees, however, are not. With lineage from both Nightforce and Kahles, the minds behind Zcomp have a lot of...
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St. Patrick’s Day At TFB: Skilled Shooter, Lucky Shot
There are many traditions associated with Saint Patrick’s Day: wearing green, window-mounted shamrocks, disgusting green beer and now TFB’s Skilled Shooter, Lucky Shot posts. I’d like to think that we...
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Crimson Trace’s New Rifle Scopes Now Shipping
Oregon-based Crimson Trace, best known for their lasers and lights, have announced the launch of a range of new rifle scopes. The range includes 1-4x23mm, 4-20x50mm and 5-25x56mm scopes at prices...
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Hensoldt Presents NEW ZF 1-8×24 Telescopic Sight
Hensoldt in Germany have developed a new 1-8×24 telescopic sight, probably to meet the demands of selected Military and Law Enforcement and Special Units who are looking at similar solutions from...
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TFB Featured Deals of the Week – 7/12/19
Welcome back to another Featured Deals of the Week, I’m your host Benjamin F. As always please let me know in the comments if you want to see more of any kind of deal. Mossberg 590 Shockwave 12ga –...
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[SHOT 2020] A Name Change and New Products from Sun Optics
I stopped by Sun Optics’ SHOT Show booth to find they are now known as SOUSA (Sun Optics USA – see what they did there?) With the new name comes a series of new ranges of optics including red dots and...
View Article[SHOT 2020] Primary Arms Introduces and Updates Optics Line
Primary Arms introduced and highlighted four optics at SHOT 2020. The first is the GLX Series which has a motion sensor to detect when the rifle is in use to save battery power. A number of different...
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Nightforce Introduces Four New SFP NX8 Scopes
Optics powerhouse Nightforce carries an interesting and unusual history. Most people express surprise when learning that one of recent history’s most preeminent scope manufacturers, one whose glass is...
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New Primary Arms GLx 4-16×50 FFP Apollo Rifle Scope
Glass can get expensive. Sometimes, a camera lens can cost more than the camera it’s going on. The same is true for rifle scopes. Luckily, we have companies like Primary Arms (who recently started...
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Primary Arms SLx GEN III 3x and 5x Prism Scopes in FDE
If you’ve been keeping up with the new products from Primary Arms, you’re probably already aware of the SLx GEN III Prism scopes that were released earlier this year. Bruce Wayne might have wanted the...
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New from Vortex – Spitfire HD Gen II 3X and 5X Prism Scopes
There are many types of optics on the market. While some companies focus on perfecting one, Vortex Optics has been running the gamut, while still striving for the same level of perfection. Here we have...
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[SHOT 2021] New Kahles Riflescope – K525i Dynamic Long Range
With 120 years of experience in the development and production of riflescopes for hunting and sports shooting Kahles have a lot of tradition and experience within their company. Their line of K525i...
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Leupold Adds New Model to VX-6HD Riflescope Line
Leupold have announced that they are adding a 4-24X52mm CDS-ZL2 Illuminated TMOA model with a low-profile elevation dial to their VX-6HD riflescope line. It has a 6:1 zoom, a fast focus eye piece, is...
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The Oracle X Rangefinding Crossbow Scope from Burris Optics
Burris Optics has introduced a new crossbow scope for 2021 – the Oracle X. The new scope is a rangefinding scope meant to work with any crossbow equipped with a Picatinny rail. The Oracle X is set to...
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EOTech Introduces the Vudu 8-32×50 SFP Long-Range Riflescope
EOTech has just introduced its latest offering to the long-range shooting market – the Vudu 8-32×50 Second Focal Plane (SFP) Long-Range Riflescope. The new scope offers a maximum of 32X magnification...
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SIG SAUER Releases New Buckmasters Model Optics
Although SIG SAUER is best known for their firearms manufacturing, that’s certainly not all they do. They also make optics, suppressors, ammo, airguns, and plenty of other firearms-related parts and...
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New From Vortex Optics: Razor HD LHT 4.5-22×50 FFP
Vortex Optics has announced the latest addition to their Razor HD LHT range, the 4.5-22×50 scope with a first focal plane reticle. The HD LHT lineup has been very popular with long range hunters and...
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New Predator Series of Riflescopes Available from Steiner Optics
Steiner Optics is proud to introduce their new Predator series of riflescopes purpose-built with military durability and lightweight design in mind. The Predator series of riflescopes will all feature...
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TFB Review: Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 2-7×32 BDC-Rimfire Scope
A recent trip that the TFB crew took out to Southeast Texas involved a lot of optics. Thanks to a sponsorship by both ATN Corp and Crimson Trace, the TFB crew was able to mount a bunch of different...
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New Kahles K624i Scope with SKMR4 Reticle Now Available
If you’re looking for the ultimate in precision shooting, Swarovski and Kahles have just announced the introduction of the K624i scope paired with the highly precise SKMR4 reticle. The new...
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Designated Rifleman Optic: The New DS Arms DRO Scope
DS Arms might be known for their FALs, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a few more tricks up their sleeves. They also produce complete firearms, AR uppers, magazines, and optics. The Designated...
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New SPECTRA 7.5x50i Fixed Power Scope From GPO
When we think of riflescopes, usually variable magnification scopes come to mind. While the ability to choose your magnification gives shooters options, sometimes simplicity is more important. Fixed...
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2nd Day of TFB Christmas: Opulent Optics and Scopes
Optics are a core part of any firearm build and the 12 Days of TFB Christmas is a great time to pick up a new optic for all those new rifles and pistols I know you have on your Christmas list. Hop of...
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[SHOT 2022] The New Meopta MeoSport R Budget Scope
Meopta, a well-known European scope manufacturer, released a new budget-friendly scope line called the MeoSport R. This 3-15×50 scope has a second focal plane, illuminated reticle. It also features...
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[SHOT 2022] Zeiss Precision LRP S5 Scopes
This year at SHOT Show Zeiss is showing off their brand new LRP S5 rifle scopes. These high-performance rifle scopes are aimed at the hunting and long-range precision shooting markets. Zeiss @ TFB:...
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New Multi-Slot Bases for Savage Axis Rifles from Weaver
The Savage Axis is an extremely popular hunting rifle for many across the nation. The trusty bolt action rifle comes in a wide variety of caliber options and styles including left-handed models,...
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New SLx HUNTER Rifle Scopes from Primary Arms Optics
Four new hunting-oriented optics have just been announced by Primary Arms as upgrades to their already existing SLx riflescope lineup. These new optics include the 3-9x40mm and 3-9x50mm, 4-12x40mm, and...
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New Emerge Family of Riflescopes from Blackhound Optics
Blackhound Optics are producers of affordable, accurate, and guaranteed factory-direct sporting optics for US customers. Blackhound recently announced their new Emerge series of riflescopes. The Emerge...
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Primary Arms Odyssey 2023 – A Full Suite Of New Optics
Our friends at Primary Arms sent over their list of new optics that includes everything from red dots and prisms to a first focal plane (FFP) with a 56mm objective. Branded Odyssey 2023, these Primary...
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[SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From Hi-Lux Optics
Hi-Lux Optics had a few new optics on display at Shot Show 2023. Though they may be best known for their vintage scopes, the do offer modern options as well. [SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From...
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Primary ARms SLx 1-6×24 SFP Gen IV Scope Available For Pre-Order
Primary Arms’ popular SLx 1-6×24 SFP Riflescope is receiving its fourth generational change and release soon. The fourth generation scope will now feature new reticle options, clearer glass, improved...
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New Flip-Up and Fold-Flat Pro Lens Covers from ZEISS
ZEISS is adding a new product line for their riflescopes for 2023 with the introduction of new Flip-Up and Fold-Flat Pro Lens Covers. These new proprietary lens covers will retail for about $90 per set...
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NEW Primary Arms 3-18×44 & 4.5-27×56 FFP GLx Rifle Scopes Ready For Pre-Order
If you’ve been visiting TFB regularly, you’ve probably noticed that Primary Arms has been busy releasing a number of new products this winter. We’ve recently announced new binoculars, a 1-6x LPVO...
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Three NEW Optics From Primary Arms: Two Rifle Scopes And A Red Dot
Primary Arms Optics has just added three new optics to their vast lineup, which will include a flat dark earth version of their PLx 1-8×24 FFP Low Power Variable Optic (LVPO), a second generation of...
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New Steiner H6Xi Series of Rifle Scopes
Today, Steiner released the new H6Xi series of rifle scopes. These are more geared towards the outdoor/hunting market than the tactical market-oriented T- and P-series optics. Here’s the press release:...
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Leupold Factory Tour 2023 – Part 1
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited out to Beaverton OR to take a tour of the Leupold factory with a number of other outdoor journalists. Our tour began in the beautiful front lobby of Leupold...
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Leupold Factory Tour 2023 – Part 2
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited out to Beaverton OR to take a tour of the Leupold factory with a number of other outdoor journalists. This is part two of the tour so if you have not read my...
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Three New Scopes From Trijicon For 2024
Trijicon has three new scopes for 2024, with two new Credo 1-10×28 models and a new Tenmile HX 5-25×50 FFP. All three are premium models with high-end features. They also have illumination in both red...
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EOTECH Adds More Budget-Friendly Vudu X Series to Scope Lineup
While EOTECH‘s most well-known products may be their holographic sights, that’s certainly not all they do. They’re also players in the night vision/thermal market, and they launched their first red dot...
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[SHOT 2024] EOTECH Launches the Vudu X Series Rifle Scopes
EOTECH, the renowned optics manufacturer, has announced the launch of its latest product line, the Vudu X series of rifle scopes. These scopes, aimed at outdoor enthusiasts such as hunters, 3-gun...
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