Optics

Hunting for Photos: by Matt Cashell  The modern backcountry hunter doesn't start hunting on opening day.  For many, opening day is the beginning of the end.  They...

Maven RS1.2 Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of discussion on Rokslide regarding a rifle scope’s primary purpose as an aiming device.  Paramount to this are retention...

Over a decade ago, I was introduced to Kowa (properly pronounced KOH-uh) Optics of Japan.  Kowa wasn’t new to optics.  Like many hunters, I was just new to Kowa. ...

The Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44 has become a popular scope. The “HS” stands for “Hunting and Shooting”. It’s light. It’s short. The glass has great clarity and the reticle...

Meopta S2 HD 82mm Spotting Scope by Matt Cashell   The “Big Three” get all the glory when it comes to European Optics. Zeiss, Leica, and Swarovski earned this...

The Granite Peak Tripod by KDC might be the fastest in the industry.

Vortex Ranger 1500 ReviewBy Jared Bloomgren, Rokslide StaffWe all know of the Vortex Optics Ranger 1000 that has been out for a few years. I have been using...

Phone Skope Goes to Alaska By Luke Moffat, Rokslide Staff If you have ever tried lining up your camera through a spotting scope by hand, you know how...

 https://youtu.be/_6fou0AFEB0Swarovski NL PureSwarovski has once again pushed the bar higher with their latest release, the NL Pure. This entirely new binocular is light - weighing in at under 30 oz...

Maven B2 Binocular Review By Josh Boyd, Rokslide Prostaff This winter I was asked if I’d be willing to set aside my expensive European glass for a season and try out...