Vortex makes some of the best optics for hunting—no doubt about that. And whether you've been eyeing up a new rifle scope, spotting scope, or binos, Black Friday is the time to buy them. Right now, ...

Vortex Viper HD 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope, $399 (save $200) Vortex Diamondback 20-60x85 HD Angled Spotting Scope, $399 (save $36) Vortex Diamondback 20-60x80 Straight Spotting Scope, $449 (save ...

The Vortex Optics Viper HD 8x42 were the best binoculars for birding in my larger review of the best binoculars. Ahead, learn more about why these binoculars were perfect for spotting winged wildlife.

Most of us add rifle scopes to our arsenals on an as-needed, ad-hoc basis. We pick up a new deer rifle and then cast about for a deer-appropriate scope. Or we get hooked on varmint hunting, and scout ...

The Vortex Viper HD binoculars are the rare Goldilocks binoculars. They’re neither too small, as some highly portable compacts can be, nor too big as some of the mega-chassis 15-power binoculars are.