Optics technology has revolutionized the rifle. The team at Firefield charted the evolution of rifle optics with a fascinating illustrated timeline that showcases the most pivotal developments that led to today’s night-vision and high-optics models.

The timeline can be divided into these significant historical stages – early innovations, early commercialization of scopes, military applications and modern optics.

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A Timeline of Rifle Optics Throughout History

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