Long distance shooters need to see long distances. New twists on old options, ranging from tactical riflescopes to traditional HD binoculars, have gotten a significant facelift for 2014. This year’s optics are not only reliable for those looking to improve their situational use, but affordable for those looking to keep expenses within reason. The newest optics from manufacturers like Swarovski, Leupold and Zeiss will keep shooters satisfied and their eyes on the target. Continue reading to see our list of new, economical optics for 2014.
Remington® 2020™ Digital Optic System
Remington Arms and TrackingPoint™, an applied technology company in Austin, Texas, created the Remington® 2020™ Digital Optic System which combines a 3-21x optical magnification unit with a laser rangefinder, advanced ballistics calculator, video and audio recorder and a WI-FI server. The optical system is custom matched to a rifle and caliber to fill a shooter’s needs in hunting and tactical situations.
For more information, visit shoot2020.com.
Swarovski SLC-56 Binoculars
The Austrian fine optics company introduced a high definition 15x-56mm binocular with HD glass designed to maximize image quality across the viewing area for edge-to-edge sharpness well beyond conventional binoculars. The long-distance designed optic offers 93 percent light transmission and weights 42.3 oz.
For more information, visit Swarovski Optik.
Swarovski CL Pocket 8×25 Binoculars
The Austrian fine optics company introduced a pocket-sized 8x-25mm binocular designed to give size and weight-conscious users a world-class optic. The binocular offers 88 percent light transmission, weights 12.2 oz. and comes in green, sandbrown and black.
For more information, visit Swarovski Optik.
Swarovski CL Pocket 10×25 Binoculars
The Austrian fine optics company introduced a pocket-sized 10x-25mm binocular designed to give size and weight-conscious users a world-class optic. The binocular offers 88 percent light transmission, weights 12.3 oz. and comes in green, sandbrown and black.
For more information, visit Swarovski Optik.
MINOX ZA5 HD Series
MINOX introduces its ZA5 HD riflescope series for 2014. If you’re in the market for an riflescope with legendary European glass but assembled in the USA, look no farther than MINOX, a German optics company who assembles their ZA5 HD riflescopes in Oregon. The riflescopes are available in both 30mm and 1-inch tube sizes. All of the riflescopes are filled with Argon gas and are waterproof. The riflescopes come in a in a variety of configurations to suit hunters, competition shooters and target shooters alike.
For more information, visit MINOX.
BSA 17 Super Mag Riflescope
If you’re shooting the sizzling 17 WSM rimfire rifle, BSA Optics has the perfect riflescope for you. The 17 Super Mag Riflescope is custom built for 17 WSM shooters with a ballistic reticle system calculated for both the 20 grain and 25 grain loaded factory ammunition. In addition to the ballistically matched reticle, the BSA riflescope is waterproof, shockproof and fog proof and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
For more information, visit BSA Optics.
Redfield Accelerator Reflex Sight
Redfield has entered the reflex sight market with their cost-effective Accelerator Reflex Sight. The sight works in any reflex-sight situation for handguns, rifles and shotguns alike. It allows shooters who want a quality optic to have a multi-use sight without breaking the bank. The Accelerator is durable, well designed and adjustable to 80 MOA and is compatible with Picatinny or Weaver-style rails or mounts.
For more information, visit Redfield.
Redfield Battlezone TAC .22 2-7x34mm Riflescope
You don’t need to shoot centerfire calibers to be tactical, and the engineers at Redfield know it. Now 22 rimfire owners can mount a Redfield tactical optic on their favorite tactical 22 rifle by choosing the Redfield Battlezone TAC .22 2-7x34mm riflescope. Shooters get their choice of two elevation adjustment dials to make tactical plinking accuracy easier with their Redfield, one is marked in 1/4-MOA increments, and the second is a Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) dial calibrated to the .22LR, shooting a 36-grain hollowpoint at 1,260 feet per second.
For more information, visit Redfield.
Redfield Renegade 8x36mm Binoculars
Redfield now offers their Renegade line of binoculars in 8x36mm. The Renegade line of binoculars has fully multicoated lenses and high quality BAK4 prisms. Like all optics made by Redfield, the Renegade line of binoculars are waterproof and fog proof. All Redfield riflescopes are covered by the Redfield “No Excuses™” warranty.
For more information, visit Redfield.
Redfield Renegade 10x36mm Binoculars
Redfield now offers their Renegade line of binoculars in 10x3mm. The Renegade line of binoculars has fully multicoated lenses and high quality BAK4 prisms. Like all optics made by Redfield, the Renegade line of binoculars are waterproof and fog proof. All Redfield riflescopes are covered by the Redfield “No Excuses™” warranty.
For more information, visit Redfield.
Leupold VX-6 4-24x52mm Side Focus
Leupold adds a new riflescope with a 4-24x52mm Side Focus to its VX-6 line of optics. Based on a 6:1 zoom range, the VX-6 series offers world-class optics for a variety of shooting needs from the field to the range. It comes with a custom bullet drop compensator (BDC) dial, a 34mm tube, ¼ MOA target style adjustments, and like all of Leupold’s optics, comes with a full lifetime warranty.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-4 McKinley 8x42mm HD binocular
Leupold Binocular shoppers can check HD glass off their list of wants thanks to the introduction of two new HD glass binoculars from Leupold. Available in 8x42mm, the McKinley offers central focusing and a rugged exterior for real-world day after day use anywhere in the world.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-4 McKinley 10x42mm HD binocular
Leupold Binocular shoppers can check HD glass off their list of wants thanks to the introduction of two new HD glass binoculars from Leupold. Available in 10x42mm, the McKinley offers central focusing and a rugged exterior for real-world day after day use anywhere in the world.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-3 Mojave Series 8x32mm Binoculars
Leupold adds another choice to its popular Mojave line of binoculars with an 8x32mm optic. The BX-3 Mojave™ Series’ unique open bridge design is meant to save weight and enhance the ergonomics of the binoculars which use cold mirror coated prisms to give its owners a quality image backed by Leupold’s lifetime warranty.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-3 Mojave Series 10x32mm Binoculars
Leupold adds another choice to its popular Mojave line of binoculars with an 10x32mm optic. The BX-3 Mojave™ Series’ unique open bridge design is meant to save weight and enhance the ergonomics of the binoculars which use cold mirror coated prisms to give its owners a quality image backed by Leupold’s lifetime warranty.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-2 Acadia Series 8x32mm Binoculars
Leupold optics has a quality set of binoculars for just about every budget, and the Acadia line is no exception. The BX-2 Acadia has a slim, in-line roof prism design which gives users a sharp, clear image at a fraction of the cost of other binoculars.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-2 Acadia Series 10x32mm Binoculars
Leupold optics has a quality set of binoculars for just about every budget, and the Acadia line is no exception. The BX-2 Acadia has a slim, in-line roof prism design which gives users a sharp, clear image at a fraction of the cost of other binoculars.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-1 McKenzie Series 8x42mm/10x42mm Binoculars
Leupold users looking for a pair of binoculars just south of the $200 mark will welcome Leupold’s BX-1 McKenzie’s. The versatile Leupold optics available in either 8x42mm or 10x42mm give users waterproof, BAK4, multicoated lenses for reliable viewing.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Leupold BX-1 Yosemite Series 10x30mm Binoculars
Leupold gives BX-1 shoppers another choice in magnification with the introduction of the 10x30mm binoculars for 2014. Waterproof, rugged and armed with BAK4 lenses, these binoculars work well for all ages.
For more information, visit Leupold Optics.
Bushnell Elite Tactical Hunter LRHS 3-12x44mm Riflescope
Bushnell builds on the success of its Elite line of tactical riflescopes and customizes them for the demanding needs of hunters who understand how to employ tactical tools in their optics with the new Elite Tactical Hunter LRHS 3-12x44mm riflescope. The slim, efficient riflescope gives hunters a 30mm one-piece tube, a RevLimiter™ Zero Stop mechanism, G2H first focal plane reticle, .1 mil clicks with 10 mils per of rev of adjustment, Side Parallax Adjustment, and a 2” Sunshade so hunters can have all of the long range precision advantages of a tactical riflescope in an optic meant to go hunting.
For more information, visit Bushnell.
Zeiss Conquest HD5 3-15x50mm Riflescope
Zeiss brings another riflescope to its extensive hunting line with the HD5 3-15x50mm. It offers the legendary German designed and assembled optical quality Zeiss is known for in a 5x variable zoom in a new 50mm model for 2014. The HD5 series has a non-magnifying reticle with ¼ MOA adjustments.
For more information, visit Zeiss.
Zeiss Conquest Terra 3X 2-7x32mm Riflescope
Zeiss brings another riflescope to its extensive hunting line with the Terra 3X 2-7x32mm. It offers the legendary German designed and assembled optical quality Zeiss is known for in a small, compact and lightweight optic.
For more information, visit Zeiss.
Zeiss Conquest HD 56mm Binoculars
Zeiss expands its HD series of binoculars with a massive low-light capable 56mm series in 8x, 10x and 15x magnifications. The Carl Zeiss T* multi-layer coating gives the glass more than 90 percent light transmission and the HD glass gives the German-built and designed optics edge-to-edge sharpness.
For more information, visit Zeiss.
