Optics

Shooter’s Guide 2014 special issue is the go-to reference for everything new the firearms industry has to offer this year. Editors preview the latest from Colt, Glock, Smith & Wesson, Walther, SIG Sauer, Remington, Beretta, Benelli, Mossberg, Savage, Kimber and many more.

Whether your sights are set on a distant metal gong or the buck of your dreams, powerful optics are essential for long-range shooters. Here's a look at some high-powered gun optics to keep your eye on.

Inspired by the military's PEQs, Sightmark's new laser sight combines plenty of versatility into one small package. The LoPro gives shooters not only a powerful sight, but also a extremely strong flashlight for their rifles.

Bushnell's Elite Tactical optics have won their share of praises when it comes to long-distance shooting. And with the addition of a new red dot sight, the line now offers something for every shooting application.

Turkey season challenges shooters with one of the dicier shots in hunting. But TRUGLO aims to tip the scales, modifying one of its popular tactical sights to take down Tom.

LaserMax is best known for its high-end laser sights. But after the company's recent promotion, it might build a reputation in the ammunition world.

When it comes to aiming devices, laser sights are becoming more and more popular. Here are three definitely worth drawing a bead on.

Typically, when you buy a scope you're stuck with the reticle built into the optic. With its newest upgrade, Inteliscope shows the versatility of its digital platform offering 80 different reticle.

Precision shooting at close range is definitely more than a point-and-shoot affair. Understanding how to holdover for offset will get your shots on target.

Not taking into account A1 and A2 iron sights, your AR can have one of two types of optics - red-dot sights or magnified scopes. Here's a look at both.

Trying to decode conflicting measurement systems on rifle scopes using MOA- turrets with Mil-based reticles is now a thing of the past on Leupold's line of optics thanks to their new TS-32X1 MOA-based reticle.

The FLIR ThermoSight R-Series offers something the consumer market has been missing for some time now -- a top-of-the-line thermal scope that, price-wise, falls in line with night vision technology.

For precision shooters and discriminating hunters that want quality optics at a lower price point, the new Nightforce SHV (Shooter, Hunter, Varminter) answers your wishes.

Instead of dropping several thousand dollars on a night-vision scope, check out Bering Optics’ new Night Probe, an attachment that converts almost any daytime scope into a night-vision scope.

From iron sights to high-powered scopes, anyone paying attention knows optics abound in the firearms world. Here are three new low-powered options unveiled at the 2014 SHOT Show that may be worth scoping in on.

In general, the least magnification that gives you a clear target image is the best scope magnification. Noted long-range shooting authority Wayne van Zwoll explains why.