The Vortex Solo R/T 8x36 is a very well-made and thoughtfully designed monocular. It has extensive rubber body armor and a well-protected eyepiece. At around 11 ounces (303 grams), it's half the ...

We'll be exploring the Vortex Solo's capabilities to determine its effectiveness for birding, outdoor activities and basic ...

Steiner Optics introduced the ePredator 8 Riflescope at the 2025 SHOT Show, a cutting-edge optic designed to simplify long-range shooting and hunting with increased accuracy and dependability.

The Vortex R/T monocular is a capable performer with a lightweight, tough design, impressive image clarity and good low-light capabilities, although it has a stiff focus that may improve over time.

From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying binoculars or a monocular for ...

Trying to zoom in on distant feathered friends using regular binoculars can be a shaky proposition. Fujifilm has launched some binoculars aimed at birdwatchers that have built-in image stabilization ...

The groundbreaking Buk Ops Buknoculars is a game-changing tool that transforms how hunters maximize their time in the stand and the detail observed.

Just when I thought the trend of short, fast, illuminated rifle scopes was cooling, a new class of excellent low-power variable optics revived my affection for these do-everything scopes. The new ...

Not long ago, thermal scopes were superfluous gadgets. Now, they’re essential kit for serious predator and hog hunters. This collection of thermal sights includes military-grade scopes that cost more ...

The best monoculars are especially well suited to people who struggle with binocular vision and adjusting twin eyepieces. These miniature telescopes are useful for all sorts of people, from wildlife ...