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Rifle Scopes: Precision Targeting for Every Mission
Welcome to our premium selection of rifle scopes. Whether you are a military operator, law enforcement agent, civilian, or hunter, a high-quality magnified rifle scope is a vital tool for hitting your target. These optical systems are used in close-quarters combat, backcountry trips, and long-range competitions to give you a massive advantage.
Upgrading your rifle optics delivers edge-to-edge clarity and extreme durability, helping you identify and hit targets faster, safely, and accurately in any environment.
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Specification |
Technical Configuration |
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Material |
Made from single-piece aerospace-grade aluminum forgings. |
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Glass |
Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) or High-Density (HD) glass with anti-reflective coatings. |
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Weatherproofing |
Vacuum-pumped and purged with argon or nitrogen to completely prevent internal fogging. |
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Main Tubes |
1-inch, 30mm, 34mm, and 35mm sizes to house larger internal erector assemblies. |
Riflescopes: Understanding First vs. Second Focal Plane
When selecting a scope for rifle platforms, knowing the difference between focal planes is critical to maximizing your accuracy. Here is how they compare:
- First Focal Plane (FFP): In an FFP riflescope, the reticle visually grows and shrinks as you zoom in and out on your target. This ensures your holdover math and drop calculations stay accurate at every magnification level. Because of this absolute consistency under stress, FFP is the standard configuration for heavy-duty tactical scopes used by military snipers and precision competitors.
- Second Focal Plane (SFP): In an SFP setup, the reticle remains a static, constant size regardless of your zoom level. This is a highly popular choice for hunting optics and low-power variable scopes because the crosshair is always clear, visible, and easy to acquire at the lowest magnification. However, you must remember that your bullet drop calculations are only mathematically accurate when the optic is dialed to its absolute maximum magnification
Comparing Fixed, Compact, and Magnified Scopes
Finding the perfect magnified rifle scope depends entirely on your environment and mission. Here is a quick breakdown to help you understand your options:
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Ideal Application |
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Fixed Power |
Consistent, known distances |
Extremely durable with fewer moving internal parts. |
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Variable Magnified |
Dynamic, changing environments |
Supreme versatility for engaging targets at both close and long ranges. |
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Compact |
Lightweight carbines and tight spaces |
Shorter footprint that saves rail space and reduces overall weapon weight. |
Fixed vs. Variable Power: Which is Right for You?
- Fixed Power Scopes: These optics stay at one constant zoom level. They offer rugged simplicity, making them incredibly durable for shooters who engage targets at consistent distances.
- Variable Power Scopes: These allow you to manually adjust your magnification level. They provide supreme versatility, making them the top choice for hunting optics and tactical scopes where threats or game can appear at varying ranges.
3-9x vs. 4-12x Scope: Finding the Sweet Spot
- 3-9x Magnification: This is the classic setup. It gives you a wider field of view at the lower 3x setting, which is perfect for standard hunting ranges and tracking moving targets in the brush.
- 4-12x Magnification: This pushes your capabilities slightly further. The 12x top end allows you to positively identify and hit targets at longer distances, making it great for open plains or mid-to-long-range precision shooting.
LPVO vs. Traditional Rifle Scope
- Low Power Variable Optics (LPVO): An LPVO starts at a true 1x magnification, letting you keep both eyes open for lightning-fast, close-quarters room clearing. With a quick throw of a lever, you can zoom into 6x, 8x, or 10x to hit targets out to 600 meters or more.
- Traditional Riflescope: A standard scope for rifle setups usually starts at a higher base magnification (like 3x or 5x) and features a much larger objective lens. This larger glass gathers maximum ambient light, offering incredible edge-to-edge clarity for long-range precision.
Optic Platforms: Scopes vs. Red Dots and Prisms
- Rifle Scope: Offers magnified clarity, complex reticles for calculating bullet drop, and the mechanical ability to accurately hit targets hundreds or thousands of yards away.
- Red Dot Sight: Provides an unmagnified, illuminated dot for instant target acquisition at close range. Many professional operators actually use offset red dots mounted right next to their primary scopes so they can handle sudden point-blank threats without adjusting their main optic.
- Prism Scope: Uses a solid glass prism instead of traditional floating lenses. This creates a highly compact fixed-power sight with an etched reticle that remains completely visible even if your illumination battery dies.
Tactical Set-Up: Recommended Gear & Accessories
To get the most out of your rifle scope, you must pair it with a reliable ecosystem of accessories. Here are our top recommendations for optimizing your loadout with items available at Atomic Defense:
- Precision Mounts and Rings: A solid mounting system is the foundation of your setup. For modern AR-15 carbines, a single-piece cantilever mount pushes your optic forward to provide the perfect eye relief. For heavy-recoiling precision platforms running a massive 34mm or 35mm main tube, you must use high-quality precision scope rings—such as Leupold Mark 4 Rings—or specialized top-cap mounting rails like the Maztech X4 Diving Board Mount to prevent your internal erector assembly from being crushed under torque.
- Offset Miniature Reflex Sights: If you leave your tactical scopes zoomed in for mid-range engagements, a sudden close-range threat can be a major problem because your field of view is restricted, like a 45-degree offset or piggyback miniature reflex sight, such as the Trijicon RMR, Trijicon RCR, Trijicon SRO, or Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, right alongside your main glass so you can instantly transition to point-blank targets.
- Thermal Clip-On Overlays: You do not need to dedicate a separate firearm strictly for night vision. Devices like the Armasight Jockey 640 Compact, Sig Sauer ECHO CV25, or RIX RENV-C Thermal Clip-On clip directly onto the rail in front of your daytime hunting optics. You simply look through your standard magnified rifle scope to see the high-resolution thermal projection, instantly transforming your setup for 24-hour lethality without ever losing your mechanical zero.
- Weapon-Mounted Laser Rangefinders: For those stretching their shots out to extreme distances, guessing range is not an option. Integrating a smart system like the Maztech X4-LRF Gen 2 or a Sig Sauer KILO Warp 6K directly above your scope for rifle platforms gives you active ballistics calculations. You can even pair these with dedicated activation switches, such as the Maztech X4 Rail-Mounted Remote, so you can range targets without taking your finger off the trigger.
Upgrade Your Loadout Today
When your safety is on the line, you must get your gear from a trusted source to avoid dangerous, unreliable counterfeits. Atomic Defense offers combat-tested sights ready for immediate deployment in the harshest conditions.
Whether you want to buy Rifle Scopes to complete your next hunting build or you are looking for specialized Rifle Scopes for sale to upgrade your patrol carbine, we have exactly what you need. Add yours to the cart today and experience real precision.
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Burris Optics Burris Signature HD | Rifle Scope | 5-25x50 | Illuminated | 6.5 Creedmoor FFP Reticle | 30mm Diameter | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,019.99Original price $1,019.99 - Original price $1,019.99Original price $1,019.99Current price $849.99$849.99 - $849.99Current price $849.99For precision or long-range shooting, the 5-25x50 Signature HD version is built with a 30mm nitrogen-filled tube and is available with three differ...
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Burris Optics Fullfield | Rifle Scope | 2-8X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | Plex Reticle | 35mm Objective | 1" Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $203.99Original price $203.99 - Original price $203.99Original price $203.99Current price $169.99$169.99 - $169.99Current price $169.99Building on over 50 years of steady performance and constant refinement, the Fullfield riflescope from Burris is the surest companion a hunter or s...
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Burris Optics XTR PS | Rifle Scope | 5.5-30X Magnification | First Focal Plane | SCR 2 MIL Reticle | 56mm Objective | 34mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $2,759.99Original price $2,759.99 - Original price $2,759.99Original price $2,759.99Current price $2,299.99$2,299.99 - $2,299.99Current price $2,299.99Designed and manufactured in Greeley, Colorado; this next-generation long-range competition optic puts you on target at extreme ranges with innovat...
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Burris Optics FastFire 3 | Red Dot | 3 MOA | Picatinny Mount | Matte Black Finish
Original price $287.99Original price $287.99 - Original price $287.99Original price $287.99Current price $239.99$239.99 - $239.99Current price $239.99The FastFire 3 is the bestselling red dot sight from Burris. It is available with a 3 MOA dot. Many other mounts are also available. Light and tou...
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Burris Optics XTR Pro | Rifle Scope | 5.5-30X56mm | SCR 2 MIL Reticle | 30mm Main Tube | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $2,759.99Original price $2,759.99 - Original price $2,759.99Original price $2,759.99Current price $2,299.99$2,299.99 - $2,299.99Current price $2,299.99Burris's best competition riflescope ever, the XTR Pro once again raises the bar for PRS and NRL style competition shooting. Designed and manufactu...
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Burris Optics Fullfield | Rifle Scope | 6-24X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | Ballistic E3 Reticle | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $599.99Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99Original price $599.99Current price $499.99$499.99 - $499.99Current price $499.99Building on over 50 years of steady performance and constant refinement, the Fullfield riflescope from Burris is the surest companion a hunter or s...
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Burris Optics Fullfield | Rifle Scope | 3-12X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | Plex Reticle | 42mm Objective | 1" Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $311.99Original price $311.99 - Original price $311.99Original price $311.99Current price $259.99$259.99 - $259.99Current price $259.99Building on over 50 years of steady performance and constant refinement, the Fullfield riflescope from Burris is the surest companion a hunter or s...
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Burris Optics Fullfield | Rifle Scope | 4-16X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | Plex Reticle | 50mm Objective | 1" Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $443.99Original price $443.99 - Original price $443.99Original price $443.99Current price $369.99$369.99 - $369.99Current price $369.99Building on over 50 years of steady performance and constant refinement, the Fullfield riflescope from Burris is the surest companion a hunter or s...
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Burris Optics Fullfield | Rifle Scope | 2.5-10X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | Ballistic E3 Reticle | 42mm Objective | 1" Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $287.99Original price $287.99 - Original price $287.99Original price $287.99Current price $239.99$239.99 - $239.99Current price $239.99Building on over 50 years of steady performance and constant refinement, the Fullfield riflescope from Burris is the surest companion a hunter or s...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $3,845.00Original price $3,845.00 - Original price $3,845.00Original price $3,845.00Current price $3,495.00$3,495.00 - $3,495.00Current price $3,495.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2-16X Magnification | 35mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $3,185.00Original price $3,185.00 - Original price $3,185.00Original price $3,185.00Current price $2,895.00$2,895.00 - $2,895.00Current price $2,895.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3.5-28X Magnification | 35mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00 - Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00Current price $1,995.00$1,995.00 - $1,995.00Current price $1,995.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $4,175.00Original price $4,175.00 - Original price $4,175.00Original price $4,175.00Current price $3,795.00$3,795.00 - $3,795.00Current price $3,795.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Laser Rangefinder | 3-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $4,945.00Original price $4,945.00 - Original price $4,945.00Original price $4,945.00Current price $4,495.00$4,495.00 - $4,495.00Current price $4,495.00With the laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator working in sync, you get fast, accurate distance readings and real-time ballistic adjustments. ...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3.5-28X Magnification | 25mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $1,205.00Original price $1,205.00 - Original price $1,205.00Original price $1,205.00Current price $1,095.00$1,095.00 - $1,095.00Current price $1,095.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2.5-20X Magnification | 25mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $1,975.00Original price $1,975.00 - Original price $1,975.00Original price $1,975.00Current price $1,795.00$1,795.00 - $1,795.00Current price $1,795.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2-16X Magnification | 15mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $985.00Original price $985.00 - Original price $985.00Original price $985.00Current price $895.00$895.00 - $895.00Current price $895.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Laser Rangefinder | 3.5-28X Magnification | 35mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $2,965.00Original price $2,965.00 - Original price $2,965.00Original price $2,965.00Current price $2,695.00$2,695.00 - $2,695.00Current price $2,695.00With the laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator working in sync, you get fast, accurate distance readings and real-time ballistic adjustments. ...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2-16X Magnification | 35mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $3,625.00Original price $3,625.00 - Original price $3,625.00Original price $3,625.00Current price $3,295.00$3,295.00 - $3,295.00Current price $3,295.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3.5-28X Magnification | 35mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $2,525.00Original price $2,525.00 - Original price $2,525.00Original price $2,525.00Current price $2,295.00$2,295.00 - $2,295.00Current price $2,295.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp X-Sight 5 | Day/Night Hunting Rifle Scope | 5-25X | Matte Finish | Black | 30mm Tube | Multi Reticle
Original price $769.00Original price $769.00 - Original price $769.00Original price $769.00Current price $699.00$699.00 - $699.00Current price $699.00Introducing the ATN X-Sight 5, a revolutionary new digital day and night scope that combines the classic look and feel of traditional optics with a...
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ATN Corp THOR 5 XD | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3-30X75MM | 30MM Main Tube | 1280x1024 Sensor Resolution | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black
$6,095.00Original price $6,095.00 - Original price $6,095.00Original price $6,095.00$6,095.00$6,095.00 - $6,095.00Current price $6,095.00The ThOR 5 is ATN's latest generation of ThOR thermal scopes and is a revolutionary leap forward. More power, memory, the latest sensors and custom...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Laser Rangefinder | 2-16X Magnification | 35mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $4,175.00Original price $4,175.00 - Original price $4,175.00Original price $4,175.00Current price $3,795.00$3,795.00 - $3,795.00Current price $3,795.00With the laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator working in sync, you get fast, accurate distance readings and real-time ballistic adjustments. ...
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ATN Corp THOR 5 | Thermal Rifle Scope | 5-40X75MM | 30MM Main Tube | 640x480 Sensor Resolution | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black
$4,095.00Original price $4,095.00 - Original price $4,095.00Original price $4,095.00$4,095.00$4,095.00 - $4,095.00Current price $4,095.00The ThOR 5 is ATN's latest generation of ThOR thermal scopes and is a revolutionary leap forward. More power, memory, the latest sensors and custom...
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ATN Corp X-Sight 5 | Day/Night Hunting Rifle Scope | 3-15X | Matte Finish | Black | 30mm Tube | Multi Reticle
Original price $659.00Original price $659.00 - Original price $659.00Original price $659.00Current price $599.00$599.00 - $599.00Current price $599.00Introducing the ATN X-Sight 5, a revolutionary new digital day and night scope that combines the classic look and feel of traditional optics with a...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2.5-20X Magnification | 25mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00 - Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00Current price $1,995.00$1,995.00 - $1,995.00Current price $1,995.00A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp X-Sight 5 | Day/Night Hunting Rifle Scope | 3-15X | Matte Finish | Black | 30mm Tube | Multi Reticle | Integrated Laser Range Finder
Original price $985.00Original price $985.00 - Original price $985.00Original price $985.00Current price $895.00$895.00 - $895.00Current price $895.00Introducing the ATN X-Sight 5, a revolutionary new digital day and night scope that combines the classic look and feel of traditional optics with a...
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ATN Corp THOR 5 LRF | Thermal Rifle Scope | 5-40X75MM | 30MM Main Tube | 640x480 Sensor Resolution | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black | Integrated Laser Range Finder
$4,495.00Original price $4,495.00 - Original price $4,495.00Original price $4,495.00$4,495.00$4,495.00 - $4,495.00Current price $4,495.00The ThOR 5 is ATN's latest generation of ThOR thermal scopes and is a revolutionary leap forward. More power, memory, the latest sensors and custom...
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Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XR50 | Thermal Weapon Sight | 50mm Objective | 3-24X Magnification | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black | Includes Weaver Mount
$4,199.97Original price $4,199.97 - Original price $4,199.97Original price $4,199.97$4,199.97$4,199.97 - $4,199.97Current price $4,199.97Designed for mid- to long-range hunting, where detection and shot placement matter most. It delivers clear, crisp images at extended distances, hel...
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Pulsar Talion XQ35 PRO | Thermal Weapon Sight | 2.5-10X Magnification | 35mm Objective | Multiple Reticle | Black | Includes Mount
$1,799.97Original price $1,799.97 - Original price $1,799.97Original price $1,799.97$1,799.97$1,799.97 - $1,799.97Current price $1,799.97Talion XQ35 PRO thermal riflescopes are high impact resistant and can be used with rifled hunting weapons with calibers of 9.3x64, .30-06, .300, .3...
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Pulsar Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro | Thermal Weapon Sight | 2.5-10X Magnification | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black
$2,499.97Original price $2,499.97 - Original price $2,499.97Original price $2,499.97$2,499.97$2,499.97 - $2,499.97Current price $2,499.97When the avid hunter needs a dependable riflescope for both day and night shooting, the Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro is the perfect tool for the job. Featur...
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Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60 | Thermal Weapon Sight | 4-32X Magnification | 30mm Main Tube | 60mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Mount
$5,499.97Original price $5,499.97 - Original price $5,499.97Original price $5,499.97$5,499.97$5,499.97 - $5,499.97Current price $5,499.97The Thermion 2 LRF XG60 boasts an impressive 4x base magnification with a maximum of up to 32x, providing precision and clarity for long-range shoo...
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Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 | Thermal Weapon Sight | 50mm Objective | 3.5-14X Magnification | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black | Includes Weaver Mount
$2,999.97Original price $2,999.97 - Original price $2,999.97Original price $2,999.97$2,999.97$2,999.97 - $2,999.97Current price $2,999.97Designed for mid- to long-range hunting, where detection and shot placement matter most. It delivers clear, crisp images at extended distances, hel...
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Pulsar Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro | Thermal Weapon Sight | 3-12X Magnification | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black
$2,999.97Original price $2,999.97 - Original price $2,999.97Original price $2,999.97$2,999.97$2,999.97 - $2,999.97Current price $2,999.97When the avid hunter needs a dependable riflescope for both day and night time shooting, the Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro is the perfect tool for the job. F...
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Pulsar Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro | Thermal Weapon Sight | 3-12X Magnification | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black
$2,999.97Original price $2,999.97 - Original price $2,999.97Original price $2,999.97$2,999.97$2,999.97 - $2,999.97Current price $2,999.97When the avid hunter needs a dependable riflescope for both daytime and nighttime shooting, the Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro is the perfect tool for the occ...
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Leupold Patrol 6HD Rifle Scope | 1-6X Magnification | 24mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Illuminated CMR2 Reticle | Second Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
$1,799.99Original price $1,799.99 - Original price $1,799.99Original price $1,799.99$1,799.99$1,799.99 - $1,799.99Current price $1,799.99The Patrol 6HD Gen 2 is built for speed, control, and confidence when situations unfold fast. Designed for dynamic environments where clarity and r...
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