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 shooters, and recreational shooters, are set to elevate the standards of [Read More…]
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 with the EFLX pistol optic in 2022. They also [Read More…]
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 and green. Trijicon @ TFB: TFB REVIEW: Trijicon RCR Closed [Read More…]
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 previous article, I highly recommend starting here before reading [Read More…]
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 HQ where our tour guide Nic Kytlica gave us a brief history of the [Read More…]
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: The New Steiner H6Xi Riflescope Series: Tactical-Grade for [Read More…]
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 their existing SLx 3-18x First Focal Plane scope, and a new CLx [Read More…]
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 optic, pistol red dot sights, and a 5x prism sight. [Read More…]
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 and should start showing up online and in stores sometime in Q2 of [Read More…]
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 light transmission, and even greater durability than [Read More…]
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 Hi-Lux Optics First up is the PR5 5-25×56. This first focal [Read More…]
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 Arms optics include binoculars and magnifiers on top of other optics [Read More…]
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 series encompasses high magnification optics, all with 56mm [Read More…]
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 4-12x50mm SLx HUNTER riflescopes. Each one of these optics has been [Read More…]
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, compact ones, and models with hardwood or synthetic stocks. All of these [Read More…]
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: Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle Scopes With The Most Elevation TFB [Read More…]
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 side parallax adjustment that goes from 10 yards (yes, airgunners [Read More…]
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 TFBTV and myself have been talking shop about the optics side of [Read More…]
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 power scopes are exactly that; simple. Straying from their variable [Read More…]
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 Rifleman Optic (DRO) is the newest magnified optic from the [Read More…]
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 optic/reticle combination was announced to the public on October 1st and it [Read More…]
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 optics, light, and laser options on a variety of rifles and pistols to [Read More…]
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 Steiner’s Predator Diamond Coated lenses, as well as [Read More…]
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 shooters. Adding an FFP option is sure to be a hit with the target [Read More…]
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 gear. In terms of optics, their product catalogue includes [Read More…]
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 for extremely precise holds, a 50mm objective lens for [Read More…]
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 be available in retail stores beginning in early June 2021 and [Read More…]
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 available in a number of reticles and weights 23.7oz. KEY FEATURES [Read More…]
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 5-25x56i riflescopes now has another star where the focus is dynamic [Read More…]
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 another example of just that. Applying some updates, Vortex Optics [Read More…]