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Steiner Optics introduces the C35 clip-on, a new thermal device from the Nighthunter series, intended for wild boar hunting. After the successful introduction of the handheld Nighthunter H35 thermal imaging camera in the summer of 2021, which all4shooters.com was already able to test, Steiner is now expanding its thermal series with many innovations and improvements – here is the product …

The Duty RDS is a compact reflex sight with 2 MOA dot featuring a forged aluminum alloy housing for better durability. Designed for top performance and very little maintenance, it is vibration and shock resistant, and submersible up to 25 meters. Last but not least, price is budget friendly.

As is generally known, SIG Sauer USA is a full-range supplier, offering not only handguns and rifles such as the P320 or the MPX/MCX, but also recreational airguns, suppressors, ammunition and optics. From the Electro Optics division of the US giant, we have tested the two models Tango4 in 6-24x50 and Tango6 in 5-30x56 in detail.

The Latitude PRS riflescope from Sightmark was designed by the manufacturer for the Precision Rifle Series. This is a long-range competition where rifle shooters shoot at different ranges and under high time pressure. What sets the PRS 6.25-25x56 apart from other riflescopes to handle this special purpose? This is answered here by a detailed practical test with several rifles and calibers. 

After the launch on the US market, the new MPS Micro Reflex Sight is finally availble in Europe too. With the MPS the optics manufacturer Steiner presents a powerful but virtually indestructible sight for professional users. Police, military, professional gun carriers, but definitely also competition shooters with the "Micro Pistol Sight" get a red dot sight on the latest optical level, in a …

The new Axion XM30F thermal imaging monocular from Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide is now available for purchase: ultracompact and lightweight, the Axion XM30F offers affordable quality with the best feature set for this device type and price on the market, with a MSRP below 1,200 euro. It's the ideal tool for hunters, hikers and pro users.

Kahles is going one better with the K525i 5-25x56i: the new version with the suffix "DLR" has been optimized in several details especially for dynamic long-range competitions. At all4shooters.com, we have tested what the riflescope from the upper class can do in practice.

Sometimes rifle shooters have to contort themselves to see their hits in the spotting scope. A smartphone adapter promises convenient viewing. Read here at all4shooters.com whether and how this works and what the new Noblex 20-60x80 ED spotting scope and the Celestron NexYZ adapter can do.

There is not much more to say about Marijan Loch. 9 German championships, 5 titles at the "European Steel Challenge" and 60 other international competitions won speak volumes. Marijan is someone whose opinion has a qualified value in the industry and is not measured just by followers and clicks. He tested for us the new Leupold DeltaPoint Micro red dot – enjoy the video.

Sports shooters pay top manufacturers a lot of money for powerful riflescopes with high magnifications in the most compact design possible. The young Stryker HD 4.5-30x56 FFP from the Polish company Delta Optical is not available at a bargain price at around 1750 euros – but according to our test experience, it is worth every cent.

Sightmark has introduced the Element Mini Solar and Volta Solar, two reflex sights for shotguns and rifles guns that impress with their long battery life. Combined with built-in solar cells, the two red dots come with up to 200,000 and 400,000 hours of battery life, respectively. Here at all4shooters.com, we present them.

As the name implies, the Precision Long-Range (PLR) series is designed for long-range competition and target shooting. Four models are available: 8-32×56, 6-24×50,10-50×60 and 6-24×50 FFP (first image focal plane). All scopes feature a new internal zero-stop mechanism and enhanced lens coating for increased light transmission and improved clarity.

IWA OutdoorClassics 2021 / New from Springfield Armory: Dragonfly and Wasp red dot sights. Micro red dot sights are springing up like the proverbial mushrooms. After SIG Sauer, gun manufacturer Springfield Armory is now jumping on the bandwagon to present its own MRDSs.

New from Kahles: Austrian optics specialist Kahles introduces the brand-new K525i DLR in 5-25x56i, a riflescope designed specifically to meet the demands of the booming PRS (Precision Rifle Series)-style dynamic long range competitions. Read the product introduction and watch the video here.

Perhaps it comes to market a little late, as red dot sights are now available in similar sizes. However, the Triclops Sights set consisting of front and rear fiber optic sights proposed is certainly a curiosity to be brought to the attention of readers.

Virtual SHOT Show 2021 / New from Kahles: the K525i will get a seventh reticle option in 2021. The Advanced Milling Reticle (AMR) already did its service in the popular K624i and will be available for the K525i AMR tactical riflescope from March 2021.