5 of the best hunting scopes

Our pick of 5 great riflescopes that are ideal for hunting applications; from the creme de la creme to those offering great value for money, there is an option here to suit most budgets and tastes.

Shooting equipment guide: how a ZEISS V8 riflescope can enhance your hunting experience

Test: Bushnell Fusion X 10x42 Rangefinding binoculars

Scope test: GPO Spectra 3-15x56i scope

GPO are known for packing incredible features into small, compact, and versatile optics. Chris Parkin tests the GPO Spectra 3-15x56i riflescope.

Scope test: Zeiss V8 Scope

Contributor Broadsword puts the Zeiss V8 scope to the test in this detailed riflescope review, including in-the-field testing on a Chinese Water Deer stalk.

Made for hunting: the Swarovski Z8i rifle scope

Scope test: Kahles K525i DLR Riflescope

HIK Vision Micro Pro Owl (35mm 640x512) - test & review

Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF XP50 Pro & Pulsar Helion 2 XP50 Pro - reviewed

Swarovski 8x42 EL range-finding binoculars - test & review

Swarovski dS 5-25x52 P Gen. II riflescope – smart and individual

Leica Geovid 3200.COM rangefinding binoculars - test & review

Burris XTR Signature Scope Mounts - test & review

Tech Talk: All you need to know about scope turrets

Scope adjustment dials: what’s available & which one to choose?

Scope test: Schmidt & Bender 8x56 Klassik scope

Is this the ideal stalking scope? Chris Parkin dissects the merits of moderate magnification with the Schmidt & Bender 8x56 Klassik riflescope.

Scope test: Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 4-16x50

Paul Austin reviews Hawke’s bestselling Sindwinder scope, which has just enjoyed a serious makeover; check out the Hawke Sindwinder 30 FFP.

WATCH: Pulsar Krypton XG50 test & review