2026’s best new hunting gear: Outstanding optics for your next great Canadian hunt

Want to see more great new hunting gear for the upcoming season? Check out the year’s best new rifles and shotguns, ammo, bowhunting gear  and apparel & accessories.

And for the complete round-up, see all of this equipment in one place at: 2026’s Best New Hunting Gear.

RFZ.1

Maven’s RFZ.1 laser rangefinder offers industry-first variable magnification, providing 6x to 12x zoom and accuracy out to 4,500 yards. At the lower end, it offers a wide range of field for quick ranging, while the upper end is ideal for detail and precise long-range target acquisition. Features include integrated angle compensation, five brightness settings, IPX7 waterproofing, selectable reticles and a carry-friendly weight of 10.6 ounces.

Learn more: www.mavenbuilt.com

NX6

Nightforce’s NX6 riflescope family offers six magnification options for every hunting scenario, ranging from 1-6×24 to 6-36×56. Depending on the model, the scopes are either first focal plane, second focal plane or your choice. The FieldSet turret system allows for conversion from capped to exposed dials, and you can easily swap to custom BDC dials. The Digillum reticle illumination, meanwhile, offers five intensities in red or green.

Learn more: www.nightforceoptics.com

TRIUMPH HD 3-9X40

Well-suited for the entry level or occasional big-game hunter, the Triumph HD 3-9×40 from Vortex features HD, fully multi-coated glass for enhanced light transmission, better low-light clarity and increased edge-to-edge sharpness. Constructed on a one-inch tube, this water-, fog- and shockproof scope features a generous 3.9 inches of eye relief, and a Dead-Hold BDC reticle. One-inch mounting rings and a neoprene cover are included.

Learn more: www.vortexcanada.net