Do you have to spend $1500+ to get a high quality scope? No you do not and the Internet is sometimes wrong when it comes to “tactical scopes.” Funny thing is my several of these top TNP scopes are not so-called “tactical scopes” at all. Generally anything wearing that title will be heavier and more costly and you’d be wise to avoid some of those offerings. Instead we often go to the “hunting” category of magnified optics to find amazing value, functionality, lightweight, ballistic ranging, and low light performance. The top two I review here are in that category. In this feature length review a lot of ground is covered on not just five but several more excellent scopes. We will review some past winners in TNP like the Burris Fullfield 30 and II and Bushnell Elite 3200 series, still excellent scope choices, and review what makes each a smart purchase. POU is foundational and you will need to REALISTICALLY determine what magnification level, weight, performance, and illumination levels you might need. A portion is even devoted to the importance of the red dot/reflex sight in most engagements. The Bushnell TRS-25, Aimpoint Pro/ACO/Micro/ML, Trigicon ACO, Voretex Strikfire series are discussed. This video seeks to answer the needs of TNP subscribers and friends who have asked for this information for years.
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Leupold VX•R 4-12x40mm FIREDOT Illuminated #111240:
Leupold VX•R 3×9 Patrol Scope, FIREDOT Illuminated, Tactical Milling Reticle #113771, 3-9x40mm:
Nikon ProStaff 7 3-12X42 BDC Riflescope #16322:
Nikon M-223 3-12x42mm BDC 600 reticle #8489:
Nikon M-223 2-8×32 BDC 600 (nice range of magnification):
Nikon M-223 1.5-6x24mm:
Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x36mm (30mm) M2 Illum. TMR (best dial system, 1/2 MOA):
Leupold Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x40mm (30mm) M2 Illum. TMR:
Weaver Tactical 1-5 x 24mm #800364 Illuminated Intermediate Range Scope:
Weaver SPR 30mm Optic Mount:
Aimpoint Micro H-1 2 MOA:
Trijicon MRO-C-2200003 2.0 MOA Adjustable Red Dot Sight without Mount:
Trijicon MRO-C-2200006 2.0 MOA Red Dot Sight with AR-15 high mount (preferred):
