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I recently felt the need to get a new riflescope. The definition of ‘need’ is, of course, subjective. But you know what I mean. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, did I really ‘need’ a new scope, given that my old one still functions perfectly? It’s matter of priorities. As WC Fields said: “I…

The long summer heatwave is finally history and the clocks have gone back. But cheer up, hunters – that means the nights are once more longer, and despite what you might think this is the perfect time to get outside and take on the challenge of hunting rabbits and dealing with rats. Unfortunately, it’s not…

While some shooters are happy to spend thousands of pounds on high-end optics, you can still buy an extremely good telescopic sight for around £1,000. In fact, once you pass through that price barrier, improvements in optical performance and features only go up by small increments in relation to the increase in spend. So I…

Digital day and night riflescopes combine the stealth of infrared imaging for after-dark concealment with full-colour viewing for shooting in the daytime. That means they provide a sighting solution for round-the-clock pest control, covering everything from long-range rabbit and fox shooting to farmyard ratting with an airgun. Owing to their digital internals, these optics boast…

Top – Pard 007, Middle PulsarF455 S, Bottom Nitevizor. Add-on devices for scopes So why are add-on devices for scopes so useful? One of the biggest inconveniences when using a night-vision or thermal scope is that their performance during the day is never going to be as good as a traditional glass optic. Although several…

You don’t actually need much kit to go deerstalking. Binoculars to spot a beast and a rifle to bring it down are essential, but I would argue that choosing riflescopes is the most important part of the set-up. There’s a reason why most stalkers advise spending more on a scope than a rifle. (Look at…

No two hunting expeditions are ever the same – which is why ZEISS has created its new V8 range. A collection of riflescopes that offers the ultimate in versatility and performance for different purposes, weather and terrain. The new ZEISS Victory V8 range offers precise images, performance-orientated design and short reaction times What gives the…

When it comes to selecting the best airgun scopes, there are many fantastic options on the market from some of the biggest names in the gun trade. But it can be tricky to find the right one for your specific needs. Thankfully, many of the very best scopes on the market today have been equipped…

Why the ZEISS Conquest V4 scopes will impress airgunners Parallaxes down to 10 yards Covers every airgunning discipline Conquest V4 scope range available in 4-16×44, 4-16×50 and 6-24×50 formats Multiple reticle configurations from conventional crosshair to tree-shaped setups Sophisticated aim-point layouts ensure precise pellet placement over varying ranges and in crosswinds Superb light transmission at…

The cost of a top thermal-imaging scope could easily exceed that of your day scope or rifle. At the high end of its range, Pulsar offers two distinct options: the Trail XP50, which bolts to the Picatinny rail on a rifle for dedicated night operations, and the Core FXQ50, a handheld spotter that will also…