Best Of SHOT Show 2025: Top Optics

From riflescopes to reflex sights, we’ve listed five of the best optics from SHOT Show 2025, with info on where to find and buy the new releases.

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posted on March 24, 2025
SHOT2025 Optics Lede 1
Starting from top, Kahles K540i 5-40X 56 mm, Integrix IXF 4.5X 28 mm Service Rifle and Winchester Optics Supreme 6-18X 50 mm. Note: optics not shown to scale.
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SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas last January attracted more than 54,000 people, had 830,000 square feet of exhibit space and featured thousands of product launches. Although time on the show floor was limited, the Shooting Sports USA team did carve out time to check out the newest riflescopes and other optics. Here are the ones that stood out to us.

Integrix IXF 4.5X 28 mm Service Rifle

Integrix IXF 4.5X 28 mm Service Rifle
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Built to comply with NRA High Power Rifle rules, the new IXF from Integrix (a.k.a., Leapers) is a 4.5X second-focal-plane riflescope designed in collaboration with Service Rifle champion Nick Till. The elevation adjustment range is 120 MOA. With a 5.7-degree angular field of view (30 feet at 100 yards), Integrix says this optic—sporting a 34 mm maintube—can handle calibers all the way up to .338 Lapua Mag. Look for this one starting in the summer of 2025. MSRP: $999.97, leapers.com


Kahles K540i 5-40X 56 mm

Kahles K540i 5-40X 56 mm
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Kahles’ new K540i riflescope is made for precision long-range competition with a 40% wider field of view when compared to the K525i at 25X magnification. Two models—the K540i 5-40X 56 mm and K540i 5-40X 56 mm DLR—both feature 40X magnification and 36 mm maintubes with 29 MILS of elevation adjustment. The standard K540i’s elevation turret has 160 clicks per rotation. Three reticle options are available, all in the first focal plane. MSRP: $4,599, kahles.at


Winchester Optics Supreme 6-18X 50 mm

Winchester Optics Supreme 6-18X 50 mm
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Winchester Optics’ Supreme 6-18X 50 mm riflescope has a second-focal-plane reticle that’s illuminated and a one-piece housing made from black anodized A6063-T6 aluminum. Maintube diameter is 30 mm and the windage and elevation adjustment ranges are both 70 MOA. Plus, Winchester WINcoat multicoating on the glass will reduce harsh glare and provides a scratch resistant coating to the exterior lens surfaces. Additionally, this optic is nitrogen-filled for dust, water and fog protection. MSRP: $344.99, winchesteroptics.com


Burris FastFire E

Burris FastFire E
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The new FastFire E from Burris Optics is the company’s first fully enclosed emitter reflex sight. Of interest to competition shooters is the large 22x17 mm aspherical lens sight window. With a 3½-MOA aiming dot, 60,000-hour battery life, 100-MOA adjustment range and a monolithic machined aluminum housing, the Burris FastFire E reflex sight is also waterproof, shockproof and fogproof. You can choose from either a green dot or a red dot. MSRP: $420, burrisoptics.com


Vortex Crossfire Green Dot

Vortex Crossfire Green Dot
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If you’re looking to speed up your target acquisition in competition, like Steel Challenge or run-and-gun matches, the new Vortex Crossfire Green Dot is worth a look. A two-MOA green dot with multiple brightness settings is easy on the eyes and a solid choice for those sunny days outdoors. With unlimited eye relief and parallax-free design, this optic is a solid choice for an AR-platform rifle, pistol-caliber carbine or other firearms used in competition. MSRP: $219.99, vortexoptics.com

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