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SHOT Show 2025: Primary Arms Optics launches the HTX-1, an enclosed red dot sight with a modular mounting system designed to ensure high compatibility with all common optics-ready pistols and a low overall height. What we already know about the new sight for the discerning user...

One year after the K328i, Kahles is now introducing the K540i model series, two more contemporary high-performance riflescopes that have been specially designed as first focal plane scopes to meet the requirements of sport long-range shooters. We take a first look at the brand new optics and tell you what they have in common technically, how they differ, what they cost and when you can buy them.

Based in the US state of Texas, the manufacturer Primary Arms Optics has quickly positioned itself as a serious alternative to established manufacturers of optical sights. Their products are available from specialist retailers, but can also be ordered directly online at Ferkinghoff International. Here we provide an overview of a current trend topic: the manufacturer's current reflex sights, …

When setting up varied and challenging stages for long-range shooting, laser rangefinders are just as indispensable as binoculars for determining the right locations for the targets. The Kahles Helia RF rangefinder series offers both functions in one. We have taken a closer look at the Helia RF 8x42 and 10x42 models in terms of their possible applications for dynamic long-range shooting and not …

US manufacturer Primary Arms is continuously expanding its range of optics, also taking into account the needs of the European market. The company recently added a new model to its PLxC Platinum series. The Compact PLxC 1-8x24 SFP riflescope with ACSS NOVA reticle is now available in Europe. We took a closer look at it.

Built around an ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Prime glass with EXO Barrier coating, the Bushnell Match Pro ED offers premium optical performance and features for PRS and long range shooters "at the right price". Two versions available, with Deploy MIL 2 Reticle (model Match Pro ED) or with Deploy MOA 2 Reticle (model Match Pro ED MOA).

With the two Mark 5HD flagship riflescopes, the US optics giant Leupold offers high-performance optics that are specially designed for the booming PRS long range shooting. We have intensively tested a Mark 5HD 5-25x56 M5C3 FFP PR2 and a Mark 5HD 7-35x56 M5C3 FFP PR2. You can read the report here.

With the NV OS 1x23 model, the German optics manufacturer Noblex offers a modern mini red dot sight for GLOCK pistols with MOS interface, which does not require an adapter plate and can therefore be mounted extremely flat. This means that the new Noblex red dot lies so low in the slide that the original sights can still be used if the illuminated dot fails. We present the new Noblex reflex sight, …

For some years now, the Austrian optics specialist Kahles has been developing and manufacturing highly specialised riflescopes designed specifically for official and sporting use in addition to the tried-and-tested optics primarily intended for hunting. These high-performance optics, which are particularly interesting for sport shooting in dynamic or classic to extreme long-range competitions, can …

New for 2024, the Primary Arms Optics GLx RS-15 reflex sight uses a selectable, patented ACSS Vulcan reticle with a 250 MOA outer ring that guides your aim back to the center dot. This is ideal for quick and easier aiming in dynamic shooting, hunting and for professional gun users too. Let's have a look at the details:

Noblex introduced the NZ8 2.5-20x50 riflescope to its Inception line in the first quarter of 2023, and it has garnered high interest – both from hunters and sports shooters, due to the excellent balance of its mix of features, including its FFP cross-over MHR reticle, performance, and the affordability of its MSRP of about 1,500 euro that appeal both categories. all4shooters.com briefly tested the …

Bushnell has recently expanded its electro-optics range with three reflex sights designed primarily for pistol shooters. We had the opportunity to thoroughly test the three sights RXS-250, RXC-200 and RXU-200. Here is our review with all the technical specs and prices.

SHOT Show 2024: Trijicon is presenting two premium riflescopes and two red dot sights in Las Vegas. The Credo 1-10x28 and HX 1-10x28 are two typical LPVOs (Low Power Variable Optic scopes), while the Tenmile 5-25x50 is a high-performance hunting optic. In addition, there are the new RMR HD and RCR red dot sights with open and enclosed housings, respectively – and here are all the important data.

Leupold is launching the new Mark 4HD riflescope series at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas with five new models, which offer the performance of the tried-and-tested Mark 5HD series with slimmer dimensions. Depending on the model configuration, the 9 different reticles also include the new PR3-MIL. Here is the first information about the new series.