The best airgun optics, reviewed first and rated honestly
The right scope can transform a good airgun into a great one. The wrong scope can ruin both your shooting and your confidence. Choosing wisely matters – and that’s exactly where Airgun World comes in.
Our optics section covers everything that sits on top of your rifle and helps you see your target clearly – from entry-level scopes that punch well above their price point to premium glass that serious hunters and field target shooters trust with every shot. We test red dot sights, variable magnification scopes, rangefinders and more, putting each one through rigorous real-world assessment before delivering an honest verdict.
Airgun World reviews new optics before anyone else in the UK, so when the latest glass hits the market, you’ll find our take on it here first.
Dave Barham begins a two-part review of the rather versatile new HikMicro Cheetah C32F-RL Digital Day/Night Vision LRF unit.
Dave Barham continues his review of the rather versatile new HikMicro Cheetah Digital Day/Night Vision unit. Part 2.
Meet the latest in a famous lineage of high-performance scopes - the new MTC Optics King Cobra scope!
Mark Camoccio reviews the Konuspro F-30 4-16 x 52 FFP scope, which comes in at the bargain price of £360!
Mark Camoccio reviews the Hawke Vantage 8x42, and discovers a great all-round pair of binoculars that are an absolute steal at less than £150!
Dave Barham reviews the PAO 3-9 x 42 SSS IR scope; a tough, compact scope that is an absolute steal at less than £95 from The Shooting Party.
Binoculars rein supreme in the hunting and shooting world, but are writing off monocular optics unfairly? Could they even be the better choice? ATN experts explain.
Jim discusses the equipment he uses to capture video footage of his hunting and shooting trips. Documenting hunts adds another level of complexity and challenge, and the right gear can be a game chang...
Mark Cammocio reviews the Hawke Frontier SF 3-15 x 44 Mil Pro scope, which sits at the top of the tree when it comes to prestige in Hawke's extensive range of optics.
Dave Barham gets to grips with an interesting scope bolt-on that allows you to determine range at the press of a button and aiding you in determining holdover.
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