2010 Optics Roundup: Part 1 of 3Written by Patrick Durkin. Author Archive »

From the SHOT show and beyond, we bring you the master list of scopes, sights and optics.

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Bushnell 6-24×50 Elite 4200 Tactical FFP Scope

Bushnell’s new 6-24×50 Elite Tactical FFP scope features a 30 mm tube for greater adjustments for long-range precision work. It uses finger-adjustable target turrets with .1 Mil click values for fine target adjustments, and its side-focus knob provides crisp, clear picture at any distance.

Like its little sister, the 3-12×44 Elite 4200, the 6-24×50 Tactical FFP scope features fully multi-coated lenses for 95 percent light transmission. The lenses sport Bushnell’s RainGuard HD coating to ensure clear sight pictures in bad weather.

The scope’s mil-dot reticle is green-illuminated along the first focal plane to help shooters overcome low-light shooting conditions. This also allows shooters to use the mil-dot reticle at any power. Bushnell.com.

Nikon M-223 Scopes for AR Rifles

Nikon’s new M-223 line of riflescopes features five models for AR rifles, all engineered for the 223 Rem./5.56mm NATO round with 55-grain polymer tipped bullet at 3,240 fps. The models are 1-4×20, 2-8×32 BDC 600, 2-8×32 Nikoplex, 3-12×42SF Nikoplex, and the 3-12×42SF Rapid Action Turret.

With Nikon’s latest reticle and adjustment technologies, the M-223 integrates the same quality as Nikon’s flagship Monarch riflescopes. Nikon’s Point Blank Reticle is available exclusively on the M-223 1-4×20, delivering fast, extremely accurate shots from zero out to a 200-yard range – the “point blank range” for the .223/5.56mm 55-grain polymer tipped round.

With its Ultra ClearCoat Optical System, Nikon has engineered the entire optical system to provide bright, sharp, incredibly flat sight pictures, and light transmission up to its theoretical maximum: 95 percent.

All M-223 models feature an impressive 4-time zoom range and 4 inches of constant, non-critical eye relief. A massive ocular lens delivers a huge, exceptionally bright, high-resolution sight picture. The scopes’ one-piece, 1-inch diameter main-body tubes keep the weight low while maintaining maximum strength and durability. The scopes are waterproof, fogproof, shockproof and nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed. Nikonsportoptics.com.

Leupold Mark 4 ER/T M3 Riflescope

Leupold has added the 4.5-14×50mm M3 Front Focal scope to its Extended Range/Tactical (ER/T) riflescopes for long-range shooting. It features Leupold’s Tactical Milling Reticle in the front focal plane to magnify the reticle with the image.

The TMR reticle employs various sized and spaced hash marks for increased ranging precision and more accurate shots. The scope also features positive, tactile 1-MOA click adjustments for elevation, and ½-MOA click adjustments for windage. Its broad windage and elevation adjustment range helps shooters dial into long-range targets quickly and precisely.

The 4.5-14×50mm M3 employs Leupold’s Index Matched Lens System for a clear, crisp and bright sight picture. Its lockable fast-focus eyepiece provides long eye relief to ensure recoil protection and nearly instant target acquisition. The scope is waterproof, fog-proof and shock-proof, and carries Leupold’s limited lifetime warranty. It’s 12.5 inches long and weighs 22 ounces. Leupold.com.

Zeiss Hensoldt 3-12×56 FF Sniper Scope

Whether used to safeguard potential targets or engage specific threats, Zeiss’s Seitenansicht Hensoldt riflescopes provide precision shooting for military and law-enforcement snipers.

The Hensoldt 3-12×56 FF (Front Focal) riflescope is available in illuminated standard or customized reticles in the first or second image plane, depending on the shooter’s needs. It’s built on a wide-diameter 34 mm tube and features an illuminated Mil Dot reticle. The scope is finished in matte black, measures 12.78 inches, weighs 28.2 ounces and offers eye relief from 3.54 to 4.33 inches.

The reticle in the Hensoldt 3-12×56 FF magnifies in the first focal plane. Its field of view at 1,000 meters is 120 meters at 3X and 34 meters at 12X. HuDisCo.com.

Swarovski 1.7-10×42 and 2-12×50 to Z6i Illuminated Series

Swarovski Optic has added 1.7-10×42 and 2-12×50 riflescopes with illuminated reticles to its revolutionary Z6i series.Swarovski’s 6X zoom offers a larger field of view and magnification than any of its competitors. The Z6i models also feature a 30mm tube, and your choice of six different reticle designs. The 1.7-10×42 model weighs 18 ounces and measures 12.87 inches, and the 2-12×50 model weighs 19.8 ounces and measures 13.74 ounces.

Swarovski’s Ballistic Turret (BT) lets tactical shooters personalize their scope by setting a zero distance plus three additional down-range distances. Once set up, turn the turret to the appropriate color-coded distance and hold the crosshair where you want the bullet to strike. Swarovskioptik.at.

TruGlo Tru-Brite Xtreme 4×32 Tactical Compact Scope

New from TruGlo is its Tru-Brite Xtreme 4×32 Tactical compact scope, which features 4 inches of eye relief; fogproof, waterproof and nitrogen gas-filled construction; and a non-illuminated Mil-Dot reticle.

This scope – designed specifically for tactical applications — has a rubber eye-guard and fully coated lenses for maximum brightness, clarity and contrast. It also features finger-tip windage and elevation adjustments under screw-down caps, durable leaf-spring for windage and elevation adjustments, and a one-piece tube made of aircraft quality aluminum.

The Mil-Dot Reticle allows users to quickly determine the distance of objects of a known size. The reticle is also useful for providing quick trajectory and wind-drift aiming references. truglo.com.

Aimpoint’s CompM4s Proves itself with U.S. Military

Aimpoint’s CompM4s sight functions under hard use and extreme conditions. That’s why the U.S. Army recently bought 565,783 of these sights, the latest version of the Army’s M68 Close Combat Optic.

The CompM4s includes ACET diode circuitry, which allows the sight to run continuously for up to 8 years on one battery. It also has an internal voltage regulator

that allows the use of any AA battery. The sight features a 2 minute-of-angle dot size, so it can be used with Aimpoint s 3X Magnifier, Aimpoint Concealed Engagement Unit, and all night-vision devices.

The CompM4s also features a battery compartment near the sight base, providing a streamlined profile that keeps the switch and battery protected. The sight also features seven night-vision compatible settings and nine daylight settings. Aimpoint.com.

Alpen Debuts 6-24×50 Side-Focus Scope

Alpen Optics introduces its new and improved top-performance APEX 6-24×50 riflescope, which features a spring-saddle erector-tube design for precision accuracy and repeatability. The scope’s fully multi-coated optics deliver maximum light transmission and optical clarity, and its fast-focus eyepiece provides clear image-on-reticle adjustments and long eye relief.

The scope is finished in a hard-coat black matte non-reflective coating, and carries Alpen’s lifetime warranty. The 6-24×50 (model 4047) also features a WBDC reticle, target-turret locking adjustments, and side-focus parallax adjustments for fast easy focus adjustments. Alpenoptics.com.

Trijicon AccuPoint 1.25-4×24 Offers Bright Sighting

Trijicon’s AccuPoint Model TR21R (1.25-4×24) compact riflescope offers dual-illumination technology through bright fiber-optics and clear multilayer coated lenses for bright, certain sighting in low-light conditions.

The scope features Trijicon’s fiber optics, which automatically adjust to outside brightness and contrast; and a manual brightness override to accommodate personal preferences. It also uses Trijicon’s Tritium-Phosphor Lamp, which glows in low light for rapid target acquisition, with no batteries to fail when they’re most needed.

The TR21R is built on a 1-inch tube, measures 10.5 inches and weighs 11.7 ounces. Its field of view at 100 yards is 61.6 feet at 1.25X and 20.5 feet at 4X. Trijicon.com.

Barska 3rd Generation SWAT Series

Barska’s third-generation SWAT series of extreme tactical scopes promises top performance, rugged construction and a 30 mm tube for maximum light-gathering capabilities. The 6-24×60 IR model offers 3.5 inches of eye relief, measures 16 inches in length, and weighs 28.9 ounces. All SWAT scopes include an illuminated glass-etched Mil-Dot reticle with variable brightness settings. The scopes also offer precision adjustments and sharp focusing, employing a fast-focus eye bell, fast-access zoom-magnification ring, side turret-mounted parallax adjustments, and external easy-grip target-style lockable windage and elevation turrets.

SWAT scopes include 5/8-inch high see-through rings and a 5-inch sunshade to protect against glare, and flip-up covers to protect the lenses from dirt and dust. SWAT scopes carry Barska’s limited lifetime warranty. Barska.com.

Nightforce 2.5-10×32 NXS Offers Compact, High Performance

At just 12 inches long and 19 ounces in weight, the Nightforce 2.5-10×32 NXS scope offers warfighters and police officers a high-performance scope in a compact, low-profile design. The scope’s larger exit pupil makes for fast target acquisition, with no parallax or focusing problems to slow you down in tough situations. Its exposed tactical-style turrets feature Nightforce ZeroStop and windage limiter technology.

After sighting in the rifle, simply lock the zero to any of the 400 elevation clicks, and then return to zero by feel, no matter how many adjustments you made. The scope features a 30 mm tube, 3.7 inches of eye relief, and comes in a variety of reticles. Its field of view at 100 yards is 44 feet at 2.5X and 11 feet at 10X. Nightforceoptics.com.

Osprey Offers Three Lighted Reticles in Compact Tactical 3-9×42 Scopes

Osprey Precision Optics offers three illuminated reticles in its rubber-coated 3-9×42 Compact Tactical scopes. The lighted reticles come in “Duplex,” “Mildot” and “Rangefinder” models, and feature gradual brightness controls. The scopes feature 30 mm tubes with a sleek, rubberized body, and are designed for use out to 1,000 yards. The AR version includes a bullet-drop compensator.

These scopes measure 9.2 inches and weigh 17.6 ounces. Their objective lenses have a diameter of 42mm, and their field of view at 100 yards is 34.6 feet at 3X and 11.5 feet at 9X. Their windage and elevation adjustments are ¼ MOA at 100 yards. Osprey-optics.com.

Burris XTR 1-4×24 XTR Built for Hazardous Duty

Burris’ Xtreme Tactical Scopes are built around a 30mm outer tube with 25 percent thicker walls to provide sturdy, unflinching accuracy in hazardous situations. The 1x-4x XTR features a true 1X magnification to allow both-eyes-open shooting. Burris’ XTR Ballistic 5.56 reticle provides fast target acquisition for midrange work, as well as long-range accuracy, low-light and bright-light performance, and distance-measuring capabilities. Its trajectory compensation is designed for 5.56mm 62-grain rounds, but also works for 55- and 69-grain loads.

The 1x-4×24 XTR weighs 17 ounces and measures 11.3 inches in length. It provides 3.5 to 4 inches of eye relief. At 100 yards, the field of view is 100 feet at 1X and 32 feet at 4X. Burrisoptics.com.

Olivon Delivers 1-4×24 Illuminated Reticle Scope

The 1-4×24 Illuminated Reticle center-dot riflescope from Olivon promises ultra-clear, ultra-wide sighting for police and military sharpshooters and snipers. The scope’s 30 mm tube is finished in matte black and its objective lens measures 24 mm. Its field of view at 100 yards is 103.2 feet at 1X and 25.2 feet at 4X. It offers 3 inches of eye relief, measures 10.9 inches in length, and weighs 9.3 ounces. Olivonmanufacturing.com.

Steiner 10X50 Military Binocular Rangefinder

Steiner charts new territory with its lightweight 10×50 Military Binocular Laser Rangefinder. The 10×50 Military LRF is based on Steiner’s military-tested/military-approved Porro-prism configuration. It integrates a two-button interface and powerful laser rangefinder with a maximum ranging distance of 1,600 yards. The unit’s built-in laser rangefinder uses an eye-safe invisible FDA Class 1 laser in its left half. The digital display superimposes over the image in the unit’s right half. By centering the target display on the subject while touching and releasing the “Ranging” button atop the right half, the digital display quickly provides an accurate distance.

By holding the ranging button more than three seconds, you activate the unit’s scan mode, which is especially helpful for measuring small or moving targets. The scan mode switches off automatically after 20 seconds to conserve battery life. The unit is exceptionally rugged, and weighs about 46 ounces. Steiner-binoculars.com.

Kruger Optical 1-8×40 Dual Tactical Sight (DTS)

Kruger Optical’s 1-8×40 Dual Tactical Sight (DTS) was created for complex combat

situations, combining two scopes into one compact package. For close-combat situations, the 11.5-inch sight is a high-resolution 1 MOA dot with a 60 MOA circle reflex sight. Flip a lever and it transforms into a 2-8×40 sniper scope with mil reticle.

Adjustments can be made quickly while looking through the sight to ensure the shooter doesn’t lose sight of the target. A patent-pending “zoom-slider” makes magnification adjustments quick and easy. The shockproof, waterproof and fogproof scope also features brightness-controlled “smart” illumination system, locking ¼-inch windage and elevation tactical adjustments, fully multicoated optics. Krugeroptical.com.

Kahles Helia CSX with Illuminated Reticles

Kahles Austria introduces its CSX series of riflescopes to the United States. These scopes deliver rapid target acquisition and perfect sight picture no matter how the shooter positions the rifle. Two CSX models, the Helia CSX 2.5-10X50 and CSX 3-12X56, feature illuminated reticles. All six models of these lightweight scopes deliver an extremely wide field-of-view so shooters can keep both eyes open.

Their innovative CSX digital electronics, called Automatic Light, feature an illuminated dot on the reticle that can adapt to prevailing light and then be stored in memory in stand-by mode. Activated silently by touch control, the illuminated dot instantly guides the eye to the target. The scopes also include Multi-zero™ extreme-precision turrets for repeatability. The Helia CSX scopes’ illumination device is located on the left side in a third turret for convenient access. A mechanical safety locks the system when turned off. Kahles.at.

BSA Optics Expands Tactical Weapon Scope Series

BSA Optics has added four models to its Tactical Weapon Series riflescopes, which feature compact, lightweight designs for easy mounting atop AR, AK and SKS rifles. The new BSA TW scopes are the 2.5-8×36, 3.5-10×44, 3-16 x44 variables, and the 8×32, a fixed-power scope. The scopes are built to professional standards from high-tech alloys and fully sealed for extreme weather. These optics are fully shockproof and waterproof, and feature precision lenses that are fully multi-coated for maximum clarity and low-light performance. The scopes’ turrets use simple, proven mechanics for precise adjustments and reliability. Their Mil Dot reticles deliver high performance and fast target acquisition. Bsaoptics.com.

Sightmark Tactical Offers 1.5-5×30 Scope

The Sightmark 1.5-5×30 tactical riflescope with a U.S. Army Mil-dot reticle features cutting-edge glass and lens coatings to ensure accurate, tactical shooting in all environments. This waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled scope features oversized windage, elevation and focusing adjustment knobs for easy adjustments in the field.

The lightweight scope is built on a 30mm tube and places its reticle in the first focal plane, thus changing its size with magnification. It also provides a wide field of view, ¼-inch MOA, and diopter adjustment. SightmarkOnline.com.

Shepherd 6-18×40 Scope Uses V2 Dual Reticle Down Range Reticle

The latest 6-18×40 Scope from Shepherd Enterprises Inc. features the company’s V-2 reticle pattern that matches specific calibers for optimal performance. This patented Dual Reticle System delivers reliable, accurate, long-range shots.

All Shepherd riflescopes feature multi-coated lenses to ensure extreme clarity and light transmission. The shockproof, waterproof scope also features 1/4 MOA clicks on its ranging circles, and friction adjustments on its crosshairs to fine-tune adjustments to 0.001 MOA. The scope’s eye relief goes from 3 to 3.5 inches, and it weighs 20.8 ounces and measures 16.25 inches. Its field of view at 100 yards is 5.5 feet at 18X. Shepherdscopes.com.

Valdada Optics Equips CRT Scope with Latest BDC Reticle

Valdada Optics has equipped its 1.1-4×26 CRT (Close Range Tactical) scope with its newest BDC style reticle for the .223. Based on standard 62-grain load trajectories, the scope’s holdover lines take shooters out to 800 meters with rapid target acquisition in varying situations. This reticle has doughnut or “horseshoe” style that’s effective at close range.

The waterproof, fogproof and shockproof scope is built on a 30mm main tube made from a 6061 T6 alloy housing, which is O-ring sealed and nitrogen-filled. The scope features superior optical glass by Schott Glasswerk of Germany, with a photo-engraved glass reticle. Its lenses are fully multi-coated with an anti-reflection treatment to eliminate glare and maximize light transmission.

The scope’s illumination is battery-powered, with seven intensity settings. Its field of view at 100 yards is 80 feet at 1.1X and 25 feet at 4X. The reticles offer an 80 MOA adjustment range, and click adjustment at 100 meters are 1/2 MOA. The scope measures 10.5 inches and weighs 20.8 ounces. Valdada.com.

Armament Technology Offers Versatile ELCAN SpecterDR 1.5-6x

The ELCAN SpecterDR 1.5-6x is the second evolution in this family of Dual Role Optical Sights from Armament Technology Inc. Based on the battle-proven SpecterDR design, the SpecterDR 1.5-6x provides higher magnification for greater precision and longer engagement ranges, while still delivering exceptional field of view in its close-quarters combat mode.

The SpecterDR 1.5-6x employs ELCAN’s crystal-clear optics as well as long eye relief, making it ideal for designated marksman rifles and other long-range applications. As with all SpecterDR sights, its magnification and field of view can be changed instantly by throwing a lever. The user can also adjust the sight to illuminate the crosshair or just the brilliant red dot in the center.

Because the reticles are etched in glass, they are plainly visible even when losing electrical power because of battery failure or EMP. Armament.com.

Weaver’s Rugged Super Slam Designed for Tactical Ops

Weaver’s rugged Super Slam riflescopes with 30mm tubes are designed specifically for tactical applications, and manufactured to the strictest tolerances to perform in harsh environments.The Super Slam features 5X magnification, fully multi-coated lenses with extra hard coating on exterior lenses, and a Mil-Dot reticle in the first focal plane.

These scopes are waterproof, fogproof and shockproof, and have side-focus parallax adjustments.The scope also has return-to-zero turrets, so there are not caps to lose. Weaveroptics.com.

Konus Adds 3-12×56 to M-30 Series

The Konuspro 3-12×56 M-30 riflescope boasts features previously found only on the most advanced military and tactical models. This scope has a 30mm tube, lockable tactical turrets, long eye relief, a blue engraved reticle in Mil-Dot or center dot, an anti-canting level system, and fully multi-coated high-definition optics.

The scope has a midsized parallax wheel for easy adjustments and clear visual down to 10 yards. It also includes precise 1/8 MOA adjustments Konususa.com.

Vortex Introduces Razor HD 5-20×50 Riflescope

New for 2010 from Vortex is the Razor HD 5-20×50 riflescope, a state-of-the-art long-range performer. It’s built on a solid 35mm one-piece tube and is packed with more than a dozen unique performance and optical features.

This riflescope was designed for military and law-enforcement precision shooters. It delivers superior ranging and accuracy at extreme distances, and reliable performance when needed most. The 35mm one-piece tube is machined from aircraft-grade aluminum. The Razor HD also delivers 125 MOA / 36 mrad windage and elevation adjustment range. Its optically indexed lenses are precision-ground from XD optical

glass, and then fully multi-coated with Vortex’s advanced XR coating for edge-to-edge brightness, resolution and clarity.

Vortex’s proprietary RZR (Rapid Zero Return) Zero Stop mechanism stops the elevation turret from dialing below sight-in range. It also provides 3.9 inches of eye relief throughout the entire 5-20x magnification range, and features waterproof, dustproof and shockproof construction.Vortexoptics.com.

Hi-Lux Introduces CMR14×24 for Close-In Work

Hi-Lux Inc. introduces CMR (Close Medium Range) 1-4X scope, which is built with a relatively short 30mm tube scope that’s lightweight and provides a bright target image. The scope uses high-quality fully multi-coated lenses and a circular reticle for quick target acquisition. To ensure the target is fully visible, the CMR 14×24 reticle has only a horizontal crosshair, with a partial vertical lower crosshair, leaving the scope uncluttered. The lower crosshair features short-bar aiming points calibrated for standard .223 and .308 service ammo, which are precise out to 600 meters.

The center dot and small circle of the reticle are available with green or red illumination. This scope also uses Leatherwood’s new “Zero Locking System.” Once the shooter sights in, he can lock the alignment in place but still make minimal adjustments for tweaking. Hi-luxoptics.com.

Sightron Adds 5 Models to SIII Long-Range Riflescope Series

Sightron has added five models to its SIIISS Long-Range series of riflescopes, which are designed for precise tactical shooting at long range.

The new models are the SIII SS 10-50×60 LR TD-MB, which features a 1/8-inch target dot; SIII SS 10-50×60 LR FCH-MB, which features a fine crosshair for long-range shooting; SIII SS 8-32×56 LR TD-MB, which is designed for long-range target shooting; SIII SS 8-32×56 LR MD-MB, which features a Mil-Dot reticle spaced at 24X; and the SIII SS 8-32×56 LR FCH-MB, which is designed for benchrest and long-range shooters.

All models of the 10-50×60 series feature 1/8-inch windage and elevation clicks, and 50 MOA total windage and elevation. They also focus down to 10 yards. All models of the 8-32×56 series have ¼-inch oversized target knobs with internal thread travel for long-range shooting.The SIII models feature a 30mm main tube with extra wall thickness and oversize target knobs that can be reset to zero. Sightron.com.

Carson Optical 3D Series Riflescopes

Carson Optical has added the 3D Series of high-performance riflescopes to its line. These scopes are designed to be lightweight yet rugged and dependable, and feature fully multicoated lenses for maximum light transmission.

The 3D Series of scopes feature one-piece/1-inch aluminum tube construction to reduce weight. They provide a ¼-inch MOA adjustment and windage/elevation adjustments. The 6-18×50mm scope has an 1/8-inch MOA and a convenient side focus. Its eye relief is 4 inches. These shockproof, waterproof and fogproof scopes are available in five models: 3.5-10×44 with Multiplex Reticle, 4.5-14×44 with Multiplex and Mildot reticles, and 6-18×50mm with Multiplex and Mildot Reticles. Carsonoptical.com.

Schmidt & Bender Offers Illuminated Reticles

Schmidt & Bender offers illuminated reticles in the first or second focal plane on its 5-25×56 PM II LP riflescope, which is built on a 34mm tube.The illuminated reticle option provides complete illumination control in a third turret on the scope’s left side.

Only the reticle’s center is illuminated, allowing the shooter to identify the aim point in poor light and against dark backgrounds.

Eleven precise click stops give the shooter full control from “off” to barely visible to medium bright. The illumination turns off between click stops, allowing shooters to set the proper illumination level, turn it off until needed, then quickly restore the preset level. The 5-25×56 gives sharpshooters 2,000-meter capability while still allowing close-in operation. Its 5X magnification-range provides more flexibility and a wider field of view compared to the 4X on most scopes. Schmidtbender.com.

Leapers Extreme Eye Relief in AccuShot CQB Scope

The AccuShot CQB 1-4×28 Long Eye Relief scope offers 5 inches of eye relief and a wide field of view from almost any natural shooting position, making it ideal for moving targets and rapid-fire applications.

The AccuShot CQB scope is built on a 30mm tube, and is compact, ultra light, powerful and easy to handle. It features an etched-glass pinpoint illuminated reticle and RGB side-wheel illumination for clear twilight vision. Other features include high-tech emerald lens coatings for maximum light transmission, and clear high-definition resolution. It comes with a sun shade and flip-open lens caps. Leapers.com.

EOTech Introduces the Extreme-EXPS HWS

EOTech’s Extreme-EXPS HOLOgraphic Weapon Sight provides the ultimate in function and fast acquisition.

The Extreme-EXPS delivers true both-eyes open shooting, with a transversely mounted size-123 battery. It takes up only 2.4 inches of rail space, and features easy-to-adjust side buttons, and a quick-release throw lever for trouble-free attachment and removal without losing zero. The system is ambidextrous so the mount can release on either side of the gun.

EOTech repositioned the sight’s brightness and night-vision buttons to allow operators more room for magnifiers, rear iron sights or night-vision units. The Extreme-EXPS measures 3.5 by 2.4 by 2.8 inches, weighs 11.2 ounces, and is waterproof to 33 feet. It also features 20 brightness-adjustment settings, with several reticle options. l-3com.com/eotech.

Rex Optics 1.7-5.1×24 DutyProven Tactical Scope

Rex Optics USA introduces the 1.75-5.1×24 Duty Proven tactical scope, an ultra-compact adjustable-power scope that measures only 5.75 inches in length.

This DutyProven Tactical/Compact variable scope features a one-piece 30mm body made from aircraft-quality aluminum with a built-in mounting system. It’s equipped with an illuminated heavy post duplex and .25 mil dot reticles. The illuminated reticle can be switched from red to green, and its brightness level can be adjusted with a simple click of a button.

The DutyProven Tactical/Compact scope is capable of 1/2 MOA, and can be set to zero after sighting. It provides 2.25 to 3.5 inches of eye relief, and its field of view at 100 yards is 17.5 feet at 1.75X and 5.3 at 5.1X. Rexoptics.com.

Premier Heritage 3-15×50 Tactical Sniper Scope

The United States Marine Corps recently adopted Premier Reticles’ Heritage 3-15×50 with Gen 2 Mil-dot reticle as its new Scout Sniper Day Scope.

The Heritage 3-15×50 features outstanding image quality across the entire field of view, superior color fidelity, sharpness and contrast ratio, a wide field of view, and excellent light transmission through the full spectrum.

The scope uses Premier Reticles’ patented illuminated Gen 2 Mil-dot reticle, which offers 11 brightness levels and a locking illumination dial, integrated into the parallax control, for storage in the “Off” position. It also has an off position between each intensity level, and an automatic shut-off after six hours to preserve battery life, making it quick and easy to operate.Its tactical windage and elevation adjustments feature Lever-Lock dial retention for re-zeroing without special tools. The scope is built on a 34mm diameter, one-piece tube, and constructed from 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum. Premierreticles.com.

U.S. Optics SN-12 Delivers Rugged 4X Rifle Optic

U.S. Optics designed the SN-12 as a combat optic. It is not a hunting scope adapted to tactical scenarios by changing knobs and reticles. It features maximum durability and brute-strength construction to ensure it stands the beating combat often entails.

Its fixed 4X magnification provides shooters an enormous field of view (33 feet at 100 yards) as well as the precision needed for the occasional long shot. The SN-12 weighs 26 ounces and features rectangular tube construction and integral Picatinney rail mount. The scope can be moved from one weapon system to another in seconds.

It also features M40 style 1 MOA knobs for fast, accurate adjustments; rapid focus diopter adjustment with range of -3/+2; 22mm high-resolution objective lens; and threaded eyepiece and objective housings for use with screw-on eyepiece covers and sunshades. It comes in a choice of four standard reticles with an optional illuminated reticle. USoptics.com.