Leupold enters the premium carbine market with the LCO Pro F2
Leupold's $899.99 LCO Pro F2 pairs four reticles with extensive illumination control. Here is what is new—and what remains unproven.
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Swarovski's AT Endura brings a lighter 75 mm spotting scope to North America
The AT Endura combines a 21-65x range, 75 mm objective, and 53.3-ounce weight. The manufacturing story may matter as much as the optics.
FN enters pistol optics with the holographic PUREVIEW
FN's announced PUREVIEW uses flat-glass holographic projection and a proprietary native mount for named FN MRD-family pistols.
HK's VP9CC wraps its optic plate around the striker to sit 40% lower
The 2026 HK VP9CC uses a U-channel optic plate around the striker assembly. Its manual confirms exact 507K, RMSc, and RMRcc routes.
Swarovski's third-generation dS turns the riflescope into a software platform
The $5,799 Swarovski dS calculates an aiming point from range and ballistics. Its most important feature may be what happens after launch.