Optics

A $549 first focal plane scope that dials clean, returns to zero, and lets the APR-2D reticle do real precision work. Glass is budget tier, tracking is not.

Hunters have different needs from other shooters when it comes to choosing optics, and it can be a challenge to find the right one. But once you understand a few basic things about how optics work, it gets a lot easier.

Holosun steps up its game with the launch of two new red dot optics: the AEMS PRO X2 and AEMS CORE X2.

Designed for shooters looking for rugged, reliable, and versatile optics, these two releases promise to cover everything from close quarters to intermediate-range shots.

“Our products are engineered to exceed the demands of elite warfighters around the world and our latest optic innovation does just that,” said Andy York, President, Electro-Optics.

With a traditional optic, you would see the clump of grass but not the coyote. With a thermal optic, that coyote can be seen as plain as day.

Epoch Outdoors’ Mountain Mag is simple, lightweight, and most importantly, lets you keep your own phone case.

I’m always on the hunt for new, innovative products that don’t break the bank and that do it better than other offerings on the market. Enter the Pivot Lock Pro offset red dot mount—the debut product from DP Shooting Solutions—and one that’s likely to gain quick traction among competitive shooters, hunters, and tactical professionals alike. [...]

At NRA 2025, Trijicon dropped a serious upgrade to its proven MRO series with the all-new MRO SD — a red dot optic specifically enhanced for use with magnifiers and night vision gear.