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.
Discover why the Konus Wild 4-12x40 is 2026’s biggest bargain, offering illuminated optics and locking turrets for under £100
The PAO HD MAX Ultra Compact is a game-changing 4-16x FFP optic that packs high-definition glass and a 44mm objective into a class-leading 23.1cm, 420g frame. Featuring a unique three-yard minimum par...
The Keck Precision HD is a "feature-heavy" powerhouse that challenges much more expensive rivals. While the Zero-Stop takes some minor mechanical tinkering to suit airgun loops, the optical clarity an...
At £639.95 the Pixfra Volans V850 LRF digital 4K day and night scope is a sizable investment but it more than repays it with strong performance and high-end features
At £281 the MTC Optics Mamba Lite 4-16x42 is a budget-friendly air rifle scope that weighs 580g and comes with a host of features including a SCB2 reticle and 42mm diameter objective lens
Manufactured in the Czech Republic and now available in the UK courtesy of Range Right, the MRAD version of the new Valiant Epic 5-25 x 56 ED FFP is a big scope for specialist pest control
Dave Barham reviews the superb new HikMicro Alpex 4K Lite digital day/night-vision scope, which is designed specifically for airgunners
This new, feature-laden, 34mm-tubed first focal plane “super zoom” optic is worth its price tag. By Nigel Allen
Danny Brookfield presents his honest assessment of the five riflescopes in the MTC Optics range
Nigel Allen evaluates the Milbro 5-20x44 AOIR UHD, a budget-friendly scope bearing a familiar moniker…and is left wide-eyed at its astonishing performance.
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