Pulsar Thermion 3 LRF: XT60 and XR60 Thermal Scopes
Pulsar’s Thermion 3 LRF thermal riflescopes are up for pre-order: the 1280 HD XT60 at $6,699.97 and the 640 XR60 at $4,699.97, both with a 1,200 m rangefinder.
Scopes/Sights
Rifle scopes, red dots, magnified optics and iron sight upgrades, newest first.
For hunting and long range, start with the best rifle scopes. If you run an AR, the best AR-15 red dot sights and the best LPVOs cover almost every setup. Pistol shooters moving to a dot should read the best red dot sights for pistols, and if you’re sticking with irons on a carry gun, the best night sights for concealed carry is the cheapest upgrade that really helps. You can compare live optic prices with the optics price checker.
Holosun EPS Carry Review (2026): 800 Rounds on a Sig P365 XL
We put 800 rounds and seven weeks of appendix carry on the Holosun EPS Carry, the enclosed red dot for micro-compacts. Variants, fit, prices and the EPS Core question.
10 Best AR-15 Red Dot Sights (2026): Tested and Ranked
The 10 best red dot sights for AR-15 rifles in 2026. Sig Romeo5, Aimpoint T-2, EOTech EXPS2, Trijicon MRO, Holosun, and more ranked with prices.
10 Best Red Dot Sights for Pistols in 2026
The 10 best pistol red dot sights for 2026. Trijicon RMR, Holosun 507C, EPS Carry, Aimpoint Acro P-2 and more. Open vs enclosed, footprint guide, and live pricing.
Ballistics Calculator: Bullet Drop, Wind Drift and Energy for 45 Factory Loads
A free ballistics calculator with 45 Hornady and Federal factory loads built in. Get drop, scope come-ups, wind drift, velocity and energy for your zero and conditions, and print a dope card.
Red Dot Footprint Chart and Fit Checker: Which Optic Fits Your Pistol
A red dot footprint is the screw and recoil boss pattern under the optic, and your slide has to match it. Pick your pistol in our checker to see which red dots mount direct, which need a plate, and which do not fit.
ZeroTech Thrive X 3-9×40: A Budget Scope With a BDC Dial
ZeroTech Optics USA has introduced the Thrive X 3-9×40, a second focal plane hunting scope in four reticles, three of them with an adjustable BDC turret. Specs, prices and who it suits.
Sightmark Wraith 2 LRF: Thermal Scopes Get a Rangefinder
Sightmark has launched the Wraith 2 LRF, two thermal riflescopes with a built-in laser rangefinder, at $1,999.97 and $3,499.97. Specs and who each suits.
Leupold Scopes Explained (2026): Every Riflescope Series From VX-Freedom to Mark 5HD
Leupold scopes explained: all 8 riflescope series from VX-Freedom to Mark 5HD, with Leupold vs street prices, focal planes, dials and who each suits.