Optics – Shooting News Weekly

How to Protect Your Red Dot (and Other Colors Too)

Paul Markel — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:03:30 +0000

OpticGard now has optional add-on lens covers that they call their “GlareGard.”

Maven RS4.2 Riflescope’s New Locking Turret Design

Luke C. — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:00:39 +0000

The upgrades that make this more than just an RS.4 are the new emphasis on dialing precision as well as a focus on user convenience in a package suited to high-stakes environments like PRS or NRL competitions.

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Leupold’s New VX-4HD Line of Second Focal Plane Rifle Scopes

Shooting News Weekly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:02:32 +0000

Built ultra-rugged to shrug off recoil and extreme weather, the VX-4HD gives you everything you need in one scope—performance, value, and durability.

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Vortex’s RECCE Pro HD 8×32 Monocular

Jason Mosher — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:00:21 +0000

For a while now, we’ve been heading down the road of smaller, lighter, more compact gear. And that’s awesome… except […]

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Vortex’s New Ultra-Affordable Triumph Red Dot Sight

Cory Ross — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:04 +0000

The Triumph 2 MOA red dot is a simple, straightforward optic designed to help new and recreational shooters get going quickly, with a focus on practical features. In this case, less is more.

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Gear Review: Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot Sight

Cory Ross — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:00:08 +0000

In 2025, Vortex launched new lines of enclosed-emitter red dots, available in the Defender and Venom series. Why offer two […]

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You Need to Zero Your Pistol Red Dot…But At What Distance?

Paul Markel — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:07 +0000

The 9mm cartridge is very flat-shooting at practical self-defense ranges. If you wanted to zero your optic at five or ten yards, your results wouldn't be all that different.

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Vortex Talon HD 10K 12X50 Rangefinding Binoculars

Cory Ross — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:51 +0000

Vortex Optics is doubling down on electro-optics and intraplatform connectivity. Their latest release is the Talon HD 10K laser rangefinding binoculars that function within Vortex’s Relay ecosystem.

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SHOT 2026: Meprolight Gets Greener

Kat Ainsworth Stevens — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:51 +0000

Meprolight is a great optics company known for their clear glass, reliable performance, and user-friendly designs (that last one really […]

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SHOT 2026: Viridian’s New Tiny RFX1 Custom 3 MOA Green Dot For S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Pistols

Dan Zimmerman — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0000

The Bodyguard's slide isn't milled for an optic, of course, but Viridian has worked around that. Just drift out the rear sight, install the RFX1 and hold it in place with two set screws.

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