Vortex Scopes Explained (2026): Every Riflescope Line From Triumph to Razor
Vortex scopes explained: all 15 riflescope lines from Triumph HD to Razor and AMG, with list vs street prices, focal planes, turrets and who each one suits.
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.
11 Best Spotting Scopes (2026): Hunting, High-End & Budget
Eleven spotting scopes ranked on the numbers the manufacturers publish and almost nobody compares: what your field of view does at maximum magnification, how far below list each one actually sells, and why the $2,744.98 Swarovski is lighter than a $399.99 Leupold.
First Focal Plane vs Second Focal Plane: FFP vs SFP Explained (2026)
First focal plane vs second focal plane with real numbers: what each does to holdovers, which plane wins for LPVOs, hunting and long range, and what FFP costs.
iRay Rico Review (2026): All 16 Rico Thermal Sights Tested
iRay Rico review: all 16 Rico thermal sights tested, from the Nocpix Rico 3 to the Mk2 LRF, Hybrid and Micro, with ranges, battery life and live prices.
Pulsar Thermion 2 Review (2026): All 10 Models Tested, XQ35 Pro to LRF XL60
Pulsar Thermion 2 review: all ten thermal scopes tested, from the XQ35 Pro to the LRF XL60, with NETD explained, field ranges, zeroing tips and live prices.
Vortex Strike Eagle Review (2026): All Five Scopes Tested, 1-10x24 to 5-25x56
Vortex Strike Eagle review: all five scopes from 1-10x to 5-25x tested for tracking, eye box, illumination, RevStop travel and price, plus the Venom and Razor.
Nightforce NX8 Review (2026): All Six Models Tested and Compared
Nightforce NX8 review: the 1-8x, 2.5-20x and 4-32x in F1 and F2 compared on eye box, turrets, travel, reticles and price, with our box test and the ATACR.
EOTech Vudu Review (2026): All 11 Scopes, Which One to Buy
EOTech Vudu review: all 11 Vudu and Vudu X scopes compared on glass, reticles, turrets, weight and price, with our box test results and the one to buy.
AGM Rattler V2 Review (2026): Which of the 7 Models to Buy
AGM Rattler V2 review: all seven thermal scopes compared on sensor, range, battery and price, tested on hogs and coyotes, plus V2 vs V3 and the one to buy.