KAHLES is one of the oldest optics manufacturers in the world, producing premium rifle scopes and sights since 1898.

KAHLES is an Austrian premium manufacturer of optical sights with over 125 years of heritage, recognized as one of the pioneers of modern riflescope technology.

The company was founded in 1898 in Vienna by Karl Robert Kahles, who merged two established optics workshops into a single innovative manufacturer.

Shortly after its founding, KAHLES introduced some of the earliest modern riflescopes, helping define the standards still used today.

Today, KAHLES operates as part of the Swarovski Optik group, while maintaining its own identity focused on precision and performance.

Its main production and assembly facility is located in Austria, where high-precision optics are still developed and manufactured.

KAHLES products are built around:

• deep understanding of real user needs
• uncompromising precision engineering
• intuitive and functional design

Designed for:

• competitive shooting
• hunting
• tactical applications

KAHLES is the choice for users who demand precision, reliability, and proven heritage.