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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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Sig Sauer WHISKEY4 Rifle Scope | 5-20X50mm | 30mm Tube | First Focal Plane | MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 Reticle | Matte Finish | Black
$449.99Original price $449.99 - Original price $449.99Original price $449.99$449.99$449.99 - $449.99Current price $449.99Introducing the WHISKEY4 line of riflescopes by SIG SAUER. Featuring eight new hunting optics loaded with standard features. These new models inclu...
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Sig Sauer Tango MSR | Rifle Scope | 1-8X24 | BDC8 Illuminated Reticle | Second Focal Plane | 30mm Main Body Tube | Matte Finish | Coyote Brown | Includes Alpha MSR Mount and Flip Back Covers
$429.99Original price $429.99 - Original price $429.99Original price $429.99$429.99$429.99 - $429.99Current price $429.99Introducing the TANGO-MSR line of riflescopes in Coyote Tan by Sig Sauer. Featuring industry leading light transmission and optical clarity low pow...
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Sig Sauer Tango MSR | Rifle Scope | 1-6X24 | BDC6 Illuminated Reticle | Second Focal Plane | 30mm Main Body Tube | Matte Finish | Coyote Brown | Includes Alpha MSR Mount and Flip Back Covers
$309.99Original price $309.99 - Original price $309.99Original price $309.99$309.99$309.99 - $309.99Current price $309.99Introducing the TANGO-MSR line of riflescopes in Coyote Tan by Sig Sauer. Featuring industry leading light transmission and optical clarity low pow...
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Sig Sauer WHISKEY6 Rifle Scope | 3-18X Magnification | 44MM Objective | 30MM Main Tube | First Focal Plane | MRAD Milling Hunter 2.0 Reticle | Matte Finish | Black
$999.99Original price $999.99 - Original price $999.99Original price $999.99$999.99$999.99 - $999.99Current price $999.99The ideal solution for short, medium, long range engagements and dangerous game hunting, as well as recreational shooting across a wide range of ca...
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Sig Sauer TANGO MSR | Rifle Scope | 1-6X24 | Second Focal Plane | FL-6 HELLFIRE Reticle | Illuminated | 24mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
$299.99Original price $299.99 - Original price $299.99Original price $299.99$299.99$299.99 - $299.99Current price $299.99The Sig Tango MSR is a high-performance 6x optical system with low dispersion glass. It features an integrated thread-in throw lever for quick magn...
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Sig Sauer WHISKEY6 | Rifle Scope | 3-18X44mm | Second Focal Plane | MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black
$899.99Original price $899.99 - Original price $899.99Original price $899.99$899.99$899.99 - $899.99Current price $899.99The ideal solution for short, medium, long range engagements and dangerous game hunting, as well as recreational shooting across a wide range of ca...
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Sig Sauer Tango MSR | Rifle Scope | 5-30X56mm | First Focal Plane | MOA Illuminated Milling 2.0 Reticle | 56mm Objective | 34mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black | 0.25 MOA Adjustment | Included Mount and Flip Lens Covers
$599.99Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99Original price $599.99$599.99$599.99 - $599.99Current price $599.99Expanding SIG's extensive line of tactical riflescopes to include high-magnification options, the TANGO-MSR offers great value for recreational sho...
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Sig Sauer WHISKEY4 | Rifle Scope | 2.5-10X42mm | Second Focal Plane | Quadplex Reticle | 42mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Matte Finish | Black | 0.25 MOA Adjustment | Included Flip Back Lens Cover
$249.99Original price $249.99 - Original price $249.99Original price $249.99$249.99$249.99 - $249.99Current price $249.99Building on SIG SAUER's tradition of innovative hunting optics, the new WHISKEY4 lineup offers the modern hunter a wide range of rugged 2.5 to 10 v...
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Sig Sauer WHISKEY4 Rifle Scope | 4-16X44mm | 30mm Main Tube | First Focal Plane | MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 Reticle | Matte Finish | Black
$399.99Original price $399.99 - Original price $399.99Original price $399.99$399.99$399.99 - $399.99Current price $399.99Introducing the WHISKEY4 line of riflescopes by SIG SAUER. Featuring eight new hunting optics loaded with standard features. These new models inclu...
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Sig Sauer TANGO SPR | Rifle Scope | 6-24X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | MOA BDC1 Reticle | 52mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Black | Includes ALPHA MSR 1.535" Mount
$229.99Original price $229.99 - Original price $229.99Original price $229.99$229.99$229.99 - $229.99Current price $229.99These TANGO-SPR models bring advanced features and performance never before available at these price points. KEY FEATURES: Exposed, Zero Stop, Ele...
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Sig Sauer WHISKEY4 Rifle Scope | 3-12X44mm | 30mm Main Tube | Second Focal Plane | Hellfire Illuminated BDC | Matte Finish | Black
$349.99Original price $349.99 - Original price $349.99Original price $349.99$349.99$349.99 - $349.99Current price $349.99Introducing the WHISKEY4 line of riflescopes by SIG SAUER. Featuring eight new hunting optics loaded with standard features. These new models inclu...
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Sig Sauer Tango MSR | Rifle Scope | 1-8X24mm Second Focal Plane | 30mm Maintube | MSR-BDC8 Illuminated MOA Reticle | Black | Includes ALPHA-MSR Cantilvered Mount
$399.99Original price $399.99 - Original price $399.99Original price $399.99$399.99$399.99 - $399.99Current price $399.99Introducing the TANGO-MSR line of riflescopes by Sig Sauer. Featuring three new low power variable optics loaded with standard features and offered...
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Sig Sauer WHISKEY6 Rifle Scope | 3-18X Magnification | 44MM Objective | 30MM Main Tube | First Focal Plane | MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 Reticle | Matte Finish | Black
$999.99Original price $999.99 - Original price $999.99Original price $999.99$999.99$999.99 - $999.99Current price $999.99The ideal solution for short, medium, long range engagements and dangerous game hunting, as well as recreational shooting across a wide range of ca...
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Sig Sauer TANGO SPR | Rifle Scope | 1-4X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | Hellfire Quadplex Illuminated FL-4 Reticle | 24mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Black | Includes ALPHA MSR 1.535" Mount
$199.99Original price $199.99 - Original price $199.99Original price $199.99$199.99$199.99 - $199.99Current price $199.99These TANGO-SPR models bring advanced features and performance never before available at these price points. KEY FEATURES: Includes Factory Instal...
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Sig Sauer TANGO SPR | Rifle Scope | 4-16X Magnification | Second Focal Plane | MOA BDC 1 Reticle | 44mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Black | Includes ALPHA MSR 1.535" Mount
$199.99Original price $199.99 - Original price $199.99Original price $199.99$199.99$199.99 - $199.99Current price $199.99High performance meets affordability in the new TANGO-SPR (Special Purpose Rifle) lineup. Clear, rugged, and bright, the TANGO-SPR series is packed...
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Sig Sauer WHISKEY4 Rifle Scope | 5-20X50mm | 30mm Tube | First Focal Plane | Illuminated MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 Reticle | Matte Finish | Black
$499.99Original price $499.99 - Original price $499.99Original price $499.99$499.99$499.99 - $499.99Current price $499.99Introducing the WHISKEY4 line of riflescopes by SIG SAUER. Featuring eight new hunting optics loaded with standard features. These new models inclu...
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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 | 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 | 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 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 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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Leupold Patrol 6HD Rifle Scope | 1-6X Magnification | 24mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | FireDot Duplex Reticle | Second Focal Plane | 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 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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Leupold VX-4HD Rifle Scope | 4-16X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle | 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 $1,199.99The VX-4HD 4-16x50mm delivers proven Leupold performance for those who demand reliability and simplicity. Whether you're taking aim through the tre...
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Leupold VX-4HD Rifle Scope | 4-16X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Duplex Reticle | Matte Finish | Black
$999.99Original price $999.99 - Original price $999.99Original price $999.99$999.99$999.99 - $999.99Current price $999.99The VX-4HD 4-16x50mm delivers proven Leupold performance for those who demand reliability and simplicity. Whether you're taking aim through the tre...
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