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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 |
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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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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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Leupold VX-Freedom | Rifle Scope | 3-9X50mm | 30mm Maintube | Matte Black | FireDot Twilight Hunter Illuminated Reticle
$599.99Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99Original price $599.99$599.99$599.99 - $599.99Current price $599.99The VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm delivers legendary Leupold performance and dependability for hunters and shooters in one of the most popular magnification ...
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Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope | 7-35X56 | 35mm | TMR | Matte | M5C3 ZeroLock Elevation Adjustment | Front Focal Plane
$2,199.99Original price $2,199.99 - Original price $2,199.99Original price $2,199.99$2,199.99$2,199.99 - $2,199.99Current price $2,199.99The Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm riflescope gives you the extra magnification you need to take advantage of the distances that modern precision rifles can sh...
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Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope | 5-25X56 | 35mm | Illuminated PR-1MOA | Matte | M1C3 ZeroLock Elevation Adjustment | Front Focal Plane
$2,499.99Original price $2,499.99 - Original price $2,499.99Original price $2,499.99$2,499.99$2,499.99 - $2,499.99Current price $2,499.99Pick up a Mark 5HD and you'll feel the difference: it's up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Get behind one and you'll see the d...
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Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope | 3.6-18X44 | 35mm | Illuminated PR-1MOA | Matte | M1C3 ZeroLock Elevation Adjustment | Front Focal Plane
$2,199.99Original price $2,199.99 - Original price $2,199.99Original price $2,199.99$2,199.99$2,199.99 - $2,199.99Current price $2,199.99Pick up a Mark 5HD and you'll feel the difference: it's up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Get behind one and you'll see the d...
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Leupold VX-Freedom Rifle Scope | 6-18X40mm | 30mm | CDS Side Focus Tri-MOA | Matte Finish
$599.99Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99Original price $599.99$599.99$599.99 - $599.99Current price $599.99The VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm is the perfect scope if you're looking to test the limits of any rifle in your safe. With a host of features you would exp...
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Leupold VX-Freedom Rifle Scope | 4-12X40mm | 30mm | DXS Side Focus Tri-MOA | Matte Finish
$599.99Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99Original price $599.99$599.99$599.99 - $599.99Current price $599.99The VX-Freedom 4-12x40mm delivers legendary Leupold performance and dependability in a versatile magnification range that's ideal for mid to long-r...
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Leupold VX-Freedom | Scout Rifle Scope | 1.5-4X28mm | 1" Maintube | Matte Black | Duplex Reticle | Long Eye Relief
$349.99Original price $349.99 - Original price $349.99Original price $349.99$349.99$349.99 - $349.99Current price $349.99Jeff Cooper's vision was to create a rifle that was extremely versatile, compact, and capable of taking down most game animals-enter the scout rifl...
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Leupold VX-Freedom Rifle Scope | 3-9x40mm | 1" | 350 Legend Duplex | Matte Black Finish
$299.99Original price $299.99 - Original price $299.99Original price $299.99$299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99Straight-wall cartridges have gained popularity in recent years and the new .350 round takes them to the next level. The VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm 350 Le...
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Leupold VX-Freedom Rifle Scope | 3-9X40 | 1" | Duplex | Matte
$299.99Original price $299.99 - Original price $299.99Original price $299.99$299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99The VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm 450 Bushmaster is ready to rock right of the box. The 3-9 model provides the ideal magnification for most shots, while the ...
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Leupold VX-Freedom Rimfire Scope | 3-9X40 | 1" | Rimfire-MOA | Matte | For Rimfire Calibers
$299.99Original price $299.99 - Original price $299.99Original price $299.99$299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99The next generation of shooters deserves a new standard for quality and ruggedness in their riflescopes. With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class ...
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Leupold VX-Freedom Rifle Scope | 2-7X33 | 1" | Rimfire-MOA | Matte | For Rimfire Calibers
$299.99Original price $299.99 - Original price $299.99Original price $299.99$299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99The next generation of shooters deserves a new standard for quality and ruggedness in their riflescopes. With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class ...
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Leupold VX-Freedom Rifle Scope | 1.5-4X2mm0 | 1" | Pig Plex | Matte Black Finish
$299.99Original price $299.99 - Original price $299.99Original price $299.99$299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99The next generation of shooters deserves a new standard for quality and ruggedness in their riflescopes. With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class ...
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Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope | 3.6-18X44 | 35mm | Tremor 3 | Matte | M5C3 ZeroLock Elevation Adjustment | Front Focal Plane
$1,999.99Original price $1,999.99 - Original price $1,999.99Original price $1,999.99$1,999.99$1,999.99 - $1,999.99Current price $1,999.99Pick up a Mark 5HD and you'll feel the difference: it's up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Get behind one and you'll see the d...
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Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope | 3.6-18X44 | 35MM | TMR | Matte | M5C3 ZeroLock Elevation Adjustment | Front Focal Plane
$1,699.99Original price $1,699.99 - Original price $1,699.99Original price $1,699.99$1,699.99$1,699.99 - $1,699.99Current price $1,699.99Pick up a Mark 5HD and you'll feel the difference: it's up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Get behind one and you'll see the d...
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Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope | 5-25X56 | 35mm | Tremor 3 | Matte | M5C3 ZeroLock Elevation Adjustment | Front Focal Plane
$2,199.99Original price $2,199.99 - Original price $2,199.99Original price $2,199.99$2,199.99$2,199.99 - $2,199.99Current price $2,199.99Pick up a Mark 5HD and you'll feel the difference: it's up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Get behind one and you'll see the d...
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Leupold Mark 5HD Rifle Scope | 5-25X56 | 35mm | TMR | Matte | M5C3 ZeroLock Elevation Adjustment | Front Focal Plane
$1,899.99Original price $1,899.99 - Original price $1,899.99Original price $1,899.99$1,899.99$1,899.99 - $1,899.99Current price $1,899.99Pick up a Mark 5HD and you'll feel the difference: it's up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Get behind one and you'll see the d...
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Steiner H6Xi | Rifle Scope | 5-30X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | STR-MIL Reticle | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,839.99Original price $1,839.99 - Original price $1,839.99Original price $1,839.99Current price $1,439.99$1,439.99 - $1,439.99Current price $1,439.99Building upon the legacy of the renowned T6Xi series, the H6Xi brings tactical DNA to your hunt. Every component is meticulously designed to withst...
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Steiner Predator 4 | Rifle Scope | 3-12X | 56mm Objective | 4A-I Reticle | 30mm Tube Diameter | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,264.99Original price $1,264.99 - Original price $1,264.99Original price $1,264.99Current price $989.99$989.99 - $989.99Current price $989.99The Predator 4 riflescopes offers a compact, lightweight design while providing the military ruggedness and durability you've come to expect from S...
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Steiner Steiner | Predator 4 | Rifle Scope | 6-24X | 42mm Objective | 30mm Tube Diameter | E3 Reticle | 1/4 MOA | Second Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,419.99Original price $1,419.99 - Original price $1,419.99Original price $1,419.99Current price $1,111.99$1,111.99 - $1,111.99Current price $1,111.99The Predator 4 riflescopes offers a compact, lightweight design while providing the military ruggedness and durability you've come to expect from S...
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Steiner Predator 4 | Rifle Scope | 4-16X | 42mm Objective | 30mm Tube Diameter | E3 Reticle | 1/4 MOA | Second Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,321.99Original price $1,321.99 - Original price $1,321.99Original price $1,321.99Current price $1,034.99$1,034.99 - $1,034.99Current price $1,034.99The Predator 4 riflescopes offers a compact, lightweight design while providing the military ruggedness and durability you've come to expect from S...
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Steiner Predator 4 | Rifle Scope | 2.5-10X | 42mm Objective | 30mm Tube Diameter | E3 Reticle | 1/4 MOA | Second Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,183.99Original price $1,183.99 - Original price $1,183.99Original price $1,183.99Current price $926.99$926.99 - $926.99Current price $926.99The Predator 4 riflescopes offers a compact, lightweight design while providing the military ruggedness and durability you've come to expect from S...
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Steiner M7Xi | Rifle Scope | 4-28X | 56mm Objective | 34mm Tube Diameter | MSR2 Reticle | .1 Mil | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $4,093.99Original price $4,093.99 - Original price $4,093.99Original price $4,093.99Current price $3,203.99$3,203.99 - $3,203.99Current price $3,203.99Based on the outstanding success of the M5Xi - used today by Special Forces around the globe - Steiner sets a new benchmark with the ultimate long-...
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Steiner M7Xi IFS | Rifle Scope | 2.9-20X | 50mm Objective | 34mm Tube Diameter | MSR2 Reticle | .1 Mil | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $6,899.99Original price $6,899.99 - Original price $6,899.99Original price $6,899.99Current price $5,399.99$5,399.99 - $5,399.99Current price $5,399.99Steiner's 2.9-20x variable power optic to the ever-popular M7Xi Series riflescope line. The outstanding detail recognition and unmatched optical qu...
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Steiner M5Xi | Rifle Scope | 5-25X | 56mm Objective | 34mm Tube Diameter | MSR2 Reticle | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black 8704-MSR V2
Original price $3,794.99Original price $3,794.99 - Original price $3,794.99Original price $3,794.99Current price $2,969.99$2,969.99 - $2,969.99Current price $2,969.99The German-made M5Xi series features world-class engineering and optical systems, built to strict military specs and precisely crafted for victory ...
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Steiner H6Xi | Rifle Scope | 3-18X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Steiner MHR Reticle | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,724.99Original price $1,724.99 - Original price $1,724.99Original price $1,724.99Current price $1,349.99$1,349.99 - $1,349.99Current price $1,349.99Building upon the legacy of the renowned T6Xi series, the H6Xi brings tactical DNA to your hunt. Every component is meticulously designed to withst...
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Steiner H6Xi | Rifle Scope | 3-18X Magnification | 50mm Objective | MHR-MOA Reticle | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,724.99Original price $1,724.99 - Original price $1,724.99Original price $1,724.99Current price $1,349.99$1,349.99 - $1,349.99Current price $1,349.99Dominate your hunts with an optic you can trust. Born out of necessity and with the modern hunter in mind, the H6Xi riflescope series fuses militar...
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Steiner H6Xi | Rifle Scope | 2-12X Magnification | 42mm Objective | MHR-MOA Reticle | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,609.99Original price $1,609.99 - Original price $1,609.99Original price $1,609.99Current price $1,259.99$1,259.99 - $1,259.99Current price $1,259.99Dominate your hunts with an optic you can trust. Born out of necessity and with the modern hunter in mind, the H6Xi riflescope series fuses militar...
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Steiner T Series | Scope Rings | 30mm Low | Black | Fits Picatinny
Original price $235.99Original price $235.99 - Original price $235.99Original price $235.99Current price $184.99$184.99 - $184.99Current price $184.99Steiner Rings are the foundation of a precision shooting system. Designed and engineered to guarantee precise optical alignment and shot-after-shot...
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Steiner P4Xi | Rifle Scope | 1-4X | 24mm Objective | 30mm Tube Diameter | 1/4 MOA | Second Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,068.99Original price $1,068.99 - Original price $1,068.99Original price $1,068.99Current price $836.99$836.99 - $836.99Current price $836.99The P4Xi riflescope is a compact, tactical optic that is ideal for patrol rifles and AR platforms. This scope features a proven and versatile 4x zo...
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Steiner T6Xi | Rifle Scope | 5-30X | 56mm Objective | 34mm Tube Diameter | SCR2 Reticle | 1/4 MOA | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $2,960.99Original price $2,960.99 - Original price $2,960.99Original price $2,960.99Current price $2,317.99$2,317.99 - $2,317.99Current price $2,317.99Be precise with the T6Xi 3-18x56 and 5-30x56 for absolute confidence when sending rounds down range. Whether competing or used on duty, these optic...
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Steiner T6Xi | Rifle Scope | 3-18X | 56mm Objective | 34mm Tube Diameter | SCR2 Reticle | .1 MRAD | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $2,604.99Original price $2,604.99 - Original price $2,604.99Original price $2,604.99Current price $2,038.99$2,038.99 - $2,038.99Current price $2,038.99Be precise with the T6Xi 3-18x56 and 5-30x56 for absolute confidence when sending rounds down range. Whether competing or used on duty, these optic...
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Steiner T6Xi | Rifle Scope | 2.5-15X | 50mm Objective | 34mm Tube Diameter | SCR Reticle | 1/4 MOA | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $2,368.99Original price $2,368.99 - Original price $2,368.99Original price $2,368.99Current price $1,853.99$1,853.99 - $1,853.99Current price $1,853.99Be confident and adapt to the situation with the Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50, ideal for those in need of an optic to handle the unpredictable. This comp...
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Steiner T6Xi | Rifle Scope | 2.5-15X | 50mm Objective | 34mm Tube Diameter | SCR Reticle | .1 Mil | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $2,368.99Original price $2,368.99 - Original price $2,368.99Original price $2,368.99Current price $1,853.99$1,853.99 - $1,853.99Current price $1,853.99Be confident and adapt to the situation with the Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50, ideal for those in need of an optic to handle the unpredictable. This comp...
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Steiner T6Xi | Rifle Scope | 1-6X | 24mm Objective | 30mm Tube Diameter | KC-1 Reticle | 1/4 MOA | First Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $2,011.99Original price $2,011.99 - Original price $2,011.99Original price $2,011.99Current price $1,574.99$1,574.99 - $1,574.99Current price $1,574.99In collaboration with Jon - Mochabear - Dufresne from Kinetic Consulting, the T6Xi 1-6x24 riflescope includes an all-new Steiner KC-1 reticle, desi...
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Steiner ePredator | Rifle Scope | 3-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 34mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Green
Original price $3,432.99Original price $3,432.99 - Original price $3,432.99Original price $3,432.99Current price $2,686.49$2,686.49 - $2,686.49Current price $2,686.49The Predator 8 is the most versatile and precise line of hunting optics ever made by Steiner, featuring a powerful 8x system. Be prepared to hunt a...
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Steiner Steiner | Predator 8 | Rifle Scope | 3-24X | 50mm Objective | 30mm Tube Diameter | E3 Reticle | 1/4 MOA | Second Focal Plane | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $1,793.99Original price $1,793.99 - Original price $1,793.99Original price $1,793.99Current price $1,403.99$1,403.99 - $1,403.99Current price $1,403.99The Predator 8 is the most versatile and precise line of hunting optics ever made by Steiner featuring a powerful 8x system. Be prepared for huntin...
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