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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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Holosun DRS-TH - Thermal Heat-Tracking Reflex Sight - 2 MOA Dot & 65 MOA Circle Aiming - 5x Digital Zoom - 24GB Video Recording - IP67 Waterproof
Original price $1,882.34Original price $1,882.34 - Original price $1,882.34Original price $1,882.34Current price $1,599.99$1,599.99 - $1,599.99Current price $1,599.99Holosun DRS-TH: The Waterproof Thermal Reflex Sight for Crisp Heat Detection & Precise Red Dot Aiming The Holosun DRS-TH is a field-proven dig...
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Leupold VX-6HD Gen2 | Rifle Scope | 3-18X Magnification | Illuminated TMOA Reticle | 44mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
$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 $1,999.99With a slightly smaller objective lens than its 50mm counterpart, the VX-6HD Gen 2 3-18x44mm can do it all while packing a little less weight. Dial...
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Trijicon ACOG - 4x32 - Dual Illuminated Red Chevron - USMC Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) for A4 (20 in. barrel) - With TA51 Mount
$1,950.00Original price $1,950.00 - Original price $1,950.00Original price $1,950.00$1,950.00$1,950.00 - $1,950.00Current price $1,950.00The Trijicon ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) is a fixed power, compact riflescope with an illuminated reticle pattern for use in bright to ...
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Burris Optics Handgun | Handgun Scope | 2-7X Power | 32 Objective | 1" | Ballistic Plex Reticle | Rear Focal Plane | Matte
Original price $503.99Original price $503.99 - Original price $503.99Original price $503.99Current price $419.99$419.99 - $419.99Current price $419.99The 2-7x32mm Burris Handgun scope provides handgun shooters with a wide, flexible range. 2x low end magnification offers quick target acquisition a...
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Burris Optics Scout | Rifle Scope | 2-7X32mm | 1" | Ballistic Plex Reticle | 0.5 MOA | Matte Black Finish
Original price $563.99Original price $563.99 - Original price $563.99Original price $563.99Current price $469.99$469.99 - $469.99Current price $469.99The Scout 2-7x32mm riflescope is designed for scout rifles, whose concept was developed by the legendary Col. Jeff Cooper. The slim optic provides ...
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Burris Optics Eliminator 5 | Rangefinder Rifle Scope | 5-20X50mm | X96 Reticle | Matte Finish | Black | Includes Bluetooth Controller
Original price $2,399.99Original price $2,399.99 - Original price $2,399.99Original price $2,399.99Current price $1,999.99$1,999.99 - $1,999.99Current price $1,999.99Burris's latest edition of the well renowned Eliminator LaserScope series enhances existing features and adds a host of new ones. KEY FEATURES: 5-...
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Burris Optics Scout Rifle Scope | 2.75X20mm | 1" | Heavy Plex Reticle | 0.5 MOA | Matte Black Finish
Original price $359.99Original price $359.99 - Original price $359.99Original price $359.99Current price $299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99One of the few fixed magnification scopes offered by Burris, this riflescope magnifies everything almost 3 times, with no zoom. It is designed to m...
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Burris Optics Fullfield E1 | Rifle Scope | 3-9X Magnification | 40mm Objective Lens | 1" Main Tube | Ballistic Plex Shotgun Reticle | Matte Black
Original price $203.99Original price $203.99 - Original price $203.99Original price $203.99Current price $169.99$169.99 - $169.99Current price $169.993-9x is the absolute classic size for American hunters in all sorts of terrain and conditions. This state-of-the-art reticle has cascading windage ...
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Burris Optics Signature HD | Rifle Scope | 2-10x40 | Ballistic E3 RFP Reticle | 1" Diameter | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $479.99Original price $479.99 - Original price $479.99Original price $479.99Current price $399.99$399.99 - $399.99Current price $399.99Shooters and hunters who routinely shoot at shorter distances will benefit from the Burris Signature HD 2-10x40 rifle scope's wide viewing angle an...
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Burris Optics Fullfield | Rifle Scope | 3-12X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | Ballistic E3 Reticle | 56mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $359.99Original price $359.99 - Original price $359.99Original price $359.99Current price $299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99Building 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 | Ballistic E3 Reticle | 42mm Objective | 1" Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $323.99Original price $323.99 - Original price $323.99Original price $323.99Current price $269.99$269.99 - $269.99Current price $269.99Building 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 IV Rifle Scope | 3-12X56mm | 30mm Tube | Ballistic E3 Illuminated Reticle | Matte Black Finish
Original price $407.99Original price $407.99 - Original price $407.99Original price $407.99Current price $339.99$339.99 - $339.99Current price $339.99With over 50 years of steady performance and constant refinement, the latest Fullfield riflescope from Burris is the surest companion a hunter or s...
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Burris Optics Burris Signature HD | Rifle Scope | 5-25x50 | Plex Reticle | 30mm Diameter | Matte Finish | Black
Original price $899.99Original price $899.99 - Original price $899.99Original price $899.99Current price $749.99$749.99 - $749.99Current price $749.99For 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 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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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 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 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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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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Leupold VX-4HD Rifle Scope | 3-12X Magnification | 40mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Hunt-Plex Reticle | Matte Finish | Black
$799.99Original price $799.99 - Original price $799.99Original price $799.99$799.99$799.99 - $799.99Current price $799.99The VX-4HD 3-12x40mm delivers proven Leupold performance for those who demand reliability and simplicity. Whether you're taking aim through the tre...
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Leupold Mark 5HD | Rifle Scope | 7-35X56mm | 35mm Maintube | Matte Finish | Dark Earth | PR2-MIL Reticle | First 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 | 5-25X56mm | 35mm Maintube | Matte Finish | Dark Earth | PR1-MOA Reticle | First 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 VX-6HD Gen2 Rifle Scope | 3-18X44mm | 30mm | CDS-SZL2 | Matte Finish | Black
$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 $1,899.99The VX-6HD Gen 2 4-24x52 is built around their Professional-Grade Optical System, which offers unmatched light transmission and clarity. Wherever y...
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Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 Rifle Scope | 3-15X Magnification | 56mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle | 1/4 MOA Adjustments | Matte Finish | Black
$1,399.99Original price $1,399.99 - Original price $1,399.99Original price $1,399.99$1,399.99$1,399.99 - $1,399.99Current price $1,399.99With the largest objective lens in the VX-5HD Gen 2 lineup, the 3-15x56mm is built to own the shadows. Whether you're threading shots at first ligh...
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Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 Rifle Scope | 3-15X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Illuminated FireDot Duplex | 1/4 MOA Adjustments | Matte Finish | Black
$1,299.99Original price $1,299.99 - Original price $1,299.99Original price $1,299.99$1,299.99$1,299.99 - $1,299.99Current price $1,299.99If you're looking for a single scope to handle it all, the VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x50mm is it. With low-end speed and high-end reach, it's built for thic...
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Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 Rifle Scope | 3-15X Magnification | 44mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | HTMR Reticle | 0.1 MIL Adjustments | Matte Finish | Black
$1,199.99Original price $1,199.99 - Original price $1,199.99Original price $1,199.99$1,199.99$1,199.99 - $1,199.99Current price $1,199.99Lightweight and compact, the VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44mm strikes the perfect balance between agility and capability. Crank it down to 3x for hunting in ...
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Leupold VX-6HD Gen2 Rifle Scope | 4-24X52mm | 34mm | CDS-SZL2 | Matte Finish | Black
$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 VX-6HD Gen 2 4-24x52 is built around their Professional-Grade Optical System, which offers unmatched light transmission and clarity. Wherever y...
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Leupold VX-6HD Gen2 | Rifle Scope | 3-18X Magnification | Illuminated FireDot Duplex | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
$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 $1,999.99If there's one do-it-all riflescope, the 3-18x50mm could be it. Dial it down to 3x to quickly acquire and track game in tight areas or dial it up t...
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Leupold VX-6HD Gen2 | Rifle Scope | 1-6X Magnification | Illuminated FireDot Duplex Reticle | 24mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
$1,599.99Original price $1,599.99 - Original price $1,599.99Original price $1,599.99$1,599.99$1,599.99 - $1,599.99Current price $1,599.99The VX-6HD Gen 2 1-6x24mm offers a highly versatile magnification range that makes it ideal for maintaining situational awareness when acquiring an...
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