#RifleScope

This year, Schmidt & Bender has released their new Polar T96 rifle scope aimed at shooters who need to make precision shots in low-light ambient conditions. I was happy to be assigned to visit the Schmidt & Bender booth on the SHOT Show floor. The Polar T96 has a variable 2.5-10x power magnification with a 50mm objective lens for added light intake. Despite being marketed for hunters, this would make a great military or law enforcement rifle as well.

Zeiss, known for their high end scopes is launching a new line of 50mm objective scopes.  While I know that many are getting tired of objective lenses getting bigger, the 50mm tends to be a good compromise for hunters and shooters.  It give enough light gathering to see in low light situations, or even at night with lights but isn’t so big that it is ridiculous. With a retail price of just $349, these scopes are sure to make a splash with shooters and sportsman alike for good high end glass at an affordable price.