Optics for hunting: New products, tests, experience reports

Swarovski Optik, the premium manufacturer of observation technology, is presenting itself with a completely redesigned website. The result is really something to be proud of. We show you the new site for hunting and outdoor optics and reveal what you can discover there.

With an original model featuring a magnification of less than 1 (0.75-6), Swarovski is rocking the boat of driven hunt optics. A market segment with a very interesting potential, given the increasing interest of wild boar hunters in scopes and red dot sights.

Even our team doesn't go to the shooting range every day with such a combination: we tested the GECO 1-5x24i riflescope from the standard line on a very special Blaser R8 Professional Success in the 10.3x68 Mag caliber developed exclusively for Blaser by RWS. There is enough penetrating power for even the heaviest boar. But how did the entry-level optic for driven hunts perform in our test? We got …

The US company Bushnell proposes the Forge riflescopes series. Placed in the high-quality range, it's designed specifically for use in hunting. For the time being, the Forge range includes three models. We are describing them below.

There is a lot to consider when choosing a riflescope: for which purposes should it be suitable? Is it mainly for the high seat or do I move through the undergrowth during the hunt? What are my requirements on quality and longevity? And what's my final budget? This time we take a closer look at the versatile GECO Gold 2.5-15x56i riflescope in the 1,300 euro price range, discovering …

The Titanium series by the Polish manufacturer Delta Optical now includes 13 models. Among them, the new Titanium 4-24x50 HD with 4A-S reticle for hunting and 4A-SB reticle for long-range shooters, a real all-rounder suited to almost every hunting application. We’ve taken a look at this riflescope, which is available from 990 euro. In addition to interesting information, here on all4hunters.com we …

The latest addition to the Z8i riflescope family is designed to ensure excellent performance over long distances and versatility. Weighing just 23.5 oz / 665 g, it's also suited for mountain hunting and enables maximum detail recognition at all levels of magnification.

IWA 2019 / New from Noblex: N6 riflescope series. The German Noblex Company surprised with a whole range of new products at the IWA 2019. Especially interesting is the N6 riflescope series with 6x zoom, 30 mm main tube diameter and three models: 1-6x24, 2-12x50 and 2.5 -15x56. At all4hunters.com we introduce them.

IWA 2019 / New from GECO: with the Red Dot 1x20 Gen II GECO shows a device which is equally suitable for dynamic shooting and driven hunting. The 10x50 RF are high-end binoculars featuring an integrated laser rangefinder:  housing is magnesium - which is equally robust and lightweight - while eyecups are aluminum. Here are the details!

IWA 2019 / New from Pulsar: the new Digisight Ultra and the entry level Sightline digital night vision riflescopes, an update of the acclaimed Core line of thermal imaging add-on optics, and the introduction of the Pulsar Thermion thermal imaging riflescopes and Axion XM thermal imaging monoculars to the European market.

SHOT Show 2019 / New from Nikon:  Black Force100 riflescope and  Prostaff 1000/Prostaff 1000i Laser Rangefinders. Nikon announces a new riflescope and rangefinder. The first is a versatile 1-6x24 optic with a specially developed multi-function FORCE-MOA glass-etched reticle. The Prostaff 1000 and Prostaff 1000i are pocket-sized, high performance laser rangefinders.

A high-end entry level: how else can we describe the new Zeiss Conquest V4 hunting riflescope line? Affordable, but with performance that speaks by itself, we take a look at the highest magnification model in the line, the 6-24x50, perfect for long range sports shooting and hunting. Don't miss our exclusive video.

The new Minox ZE 5.2 series of hunting riflescopes include many innovative features and premium qualities, all with a Made in Germany seal. Of the four models available, we received the 2-10x50, the perfect zoom range for hunts from driven to medium distance sitting hunting. The MRSP is just below 1300 Euro

We take a look at the Pulsar Digisight ULTRA N355, a high-performance hunting digital night vision riflescope featuring a 3.5-14х zoom, a super sensitive CCD for an unparalled night experience, a detachable 940nm long-range invisible IR illuminator. It also features a unified architecture philosophy shared by all Pulsar top optics, including proprietary batteries, built-in video recorder, and …

Pulsar offers the CORE FXQ38 and FXQ50 thermal imaging attachments, built to be used as daytime hunting riflescope clip-on optical devices, featuring minimal zero shift, high performance 50hz thermal engine, AMOLED green microdisplay and IPX7 waterproof housings. Prices start at 3450 Euro