Big-game hunters out West scanning wide-open vistas want reliable spotting scopes. Bowhunters in the Southeast want a compact yet clear, crisp and powerful binocular to count antler points or see through brush. Everyone wants a rangefinder with a load of options but foremost, a great battery and definitive distance display.

This year's best new optics cover those checklist items and more. Here are some of the new ones introduced at SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

SCOPES

Bushnell Match Pro ED

Long-range shooters have a new scope to consider in the Bushnell Match Pro ED, a 5-30x56 FFP that has an ED (extra low dispersion) Prime 56mm objective with EXO Barrier. Harsh weather conditions don't stand a chance against this scope. Magnification is increased 5x to 30x, and the tube diameter is larger at 34mm for a 30 MIL elevation range. Both turrets lock, and the elevation turret has an Easy Set zero-stop and two-stage pop-up rev indicator. Bushnell says this "fully featured elevation turret ensures the shooter knows what revolution they're on and instills repeatable confidence back to zero." Other features include updated illumination, 11 brightness settings, a new DM2 reticle, and an adjustable 15-yard parallax side focus that allows you to switch from centerfire to rimfire for hunting, plinking or competition. $699 | bushnell.com

ATN Gen X-Sight 5

ATN continues to advance its electro-optics lineup with the new Gen X-Sight 5 Ultra HD 4K+ smart day/night scope. This hunting riflescope is loaded with features including an upgraded high-performance sensor, high-def imaging in its 1280x960 display, 4 million more pixels and a better sensor resolution ATN claims is the highest on the market. The scope has multiple reticle colors and patterns. You also can create your own reticle. The X-Sight 5 comes with one-shot zero, an e-compass, wi-fi, 3D gyroscope, 3D accelerometer and more. Four models are available: 3-15X with or without laser rangefinder, and 5-25X with or without a laser range finder. The scope mounts on included 30mm rings. atncorp.com

GPO Riflescopes

The new Spectra 6X 1.5-9-44i from German Precision Optics now comes with the all-purpose G4i reticle, a super design that helps put you on target easier and faster. The illuminated dot in the middle of the three crosshairs (side, lower) can be adjusted between barely visible for low-light conditions or extremely bright for daytime use. Also new from GPO is the 6X 4.5-27x50i SFP long-range hunting riflescope, which has a 50mm objective lens system and variable power range for ample magnification for close and long-range shots. It comes standard with DoubleHD objective lens technology, fully-multi coated lenses, iCONTROL illumination, PASSIONtrac Zero-Stop-Lock turrets and more. Finally, the GPOTAC FFP scope line offers a new reticle designed for competition and enhanced turret to show multiple rotations. The 50mm double HD objective lens system enhances resolution, and the 34mm main tube built from a solid, one-piece aluminum block is dust-proof, waterproof and nitrogen-filled for strength and durability. gpo-usa.com

Konus Armada Riflescope

Two new scopes from Konus are the Armada 4-16x50 and 6-24x56, both notable for their parallax system that hits specific measurements similar to a laser rangefinder. No more "almost" yardages when attempting to nail the parallax. The 4-16 comes with a German 4-reticle feature while the other has a fine crosshair reticle suitable for long distances. They have a 30 mm tube, multi-coated glass, anti-cant bubble level, locking push-pull turrets, etched reticles with dual color illumination, and more. $566.99 and $642.99 | konusscopes.com

Maven RS3.2 Riflescope

Maven's new RS3.2 expands on the original RS design to offer 5-30x magnification range on a 50mm objective lens, and a larger, more tactile elevation turret with internal and tool-less zero-stop. This helps ensure precise dialing and adjustments for better accuracy. The scope also offers a new capped windage turret. ED glass provides tack-sharp clarity. With the turrets and scope adjustments, you'll find smooth dialing, precision-milled adjustments, solid click detents, and durable anodizing. This first focal plane scope is designed for long-range hunters and shooters. $1,600 | mavenbuilt.com

Vortex Strike Eagle Riflescope

The new Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18x44 FFP gives hunters and long-range precision shooters a new option to consider. The scope has a first focal plane reticle, and the illuminated EBR-7C reticle is great in low-light situations. Its REVSTOP Zero System and elevation turret ensures quick, accurate return to zero when necessary. It offers all this in a 34mm tube, along with options on MRAD or MOA reticles. ArmorTek coating protects exterior glass surfaces from scratches, oil, dirt and weather conditions. $850 | vortexoptics.com

BINOS, RANGEFINDERS, ETC.

GPO Tactical Spotting Scope




Weighing a dainty 2.75 pounds, the new 15-45×60 Tactical Spotting Scope defies logic as a portable, long-range scope for competition or hunting. Why? Because it's not heavy or the size of half a stick of firewood. It has a 15-45X eyepiece, 60mm objective lens and more. It measures just 10.95 x 5.4 x 3.3 inches, perfect for slipping into a pack for long hunts or at the range. gpo-usa.com

Hawke Frontier LRF Binocular

The new Frontier Laser Range Finding Binoculars from Hawke Optics uses high light transmission optics and a red OLED display for easy viewing on the target. It comes in 8x42 and 10x42, with rangefinding capabilities of distance, rain, hunt, near, horizontal distance and angle modes. Display brightness can be manually adjusted between six levels. The LRF bino is waterproof, fog proof, accurate to +/- 1 yard and comes with a adjustable MOLLE system bino harness pack. $1,329 and up | hawkeoptics.com

Leica Geovid Pro 42 Rangefinder




Leica's new Geovid Pro 42 is designed for hunters and shooters who want a powerful laser rangefinder combined with a binocular. The Pro 42 includes Applied Ballistics software and Bluetooth connectivity, Leica ProTrack, and sharp, crisp images thanks to the 42mm objective lens. It also features GPS mapping integration through BaseMap and Google Maps. $3,299 | leica-sportoptics.com

Sig Optics KILO3K Rangefinder

Sig Optics' new KILO3K rangefinder has a trove of features packed in its small but powerful case. Start with the speedy Lightwave DSP, a "Digital Signal Processing" engine that powers through multiple modes including Line-Of-Sight, Angle Modified Range, Archery Mode, Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Applied Ballistics External. In BDX-U mode, the KILO3K utilizes the shooters ballistic profile and measures environmental parameters in real-time to instantly calculate precise windage and elevation solutions in MOA or MILS. This information is displayed in the rangefinder and is also communicated via Bluetooth to any paired BDX sight to provide the exact illuminated holdover aiming point. The unit also includes onboard temperature, pressure and humidity sensors for accurate real-time ballistic calculations. It has five target modes — First, Best, Last, Fog and Extended Range — and a 6x22mm monocular design with SpectraCoat anti-reflection coating for light transmission and clarity. There's more, too, for hunting, competition or other needs. $359.99 | sigsauer.com

Maven CRF.1 Rangefinder




Maven's CRF.1 rangefinder is designed with the same technology as its premium RF Series but with an affordable price. The new CRF.1 features a quick access menu for easy, intuitive use and an auto black/red display to ensure visible readouts in myriad of environmental conditions. It has a 6x zoom on a 22mm objective lens, ranging distance of 5-2,400 yards, and line-of-sight/angle compensation. A Field/Forest function seeks the best readings possible. Field mode acquires small, hard-to-hit targets and ignores larger objects in the background. Forest mode ranges objects behind trees, bushes, rain, snow or other obstructions. $295.99 | mavenbuilt.com

Leupold RX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binocular

The BX-4 Range HD binocular boasts 2,600-yard range capabilities on reflective targets and 1,600-yard capabilities on trees. Leupold’s TBR/W (True Ballistic Range/Wind) technology is the heartbeat of the BX-4 Range HD engine, taking into account ballistics and shot angle to provide shooters a complete shooting solution. Equally as impressive as it’s rangefinding capabilities is the BX-4 Range HD’s glass, offering users edge to edge clarity and great low-light performance. Leupold hit it out of the park with their all-new BX-4 Range HD binocular. $1,600 | leupold.com

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