Tactical Scopes: Choosing A Tactical Rifle Scope

July 23, 2010 by tacticalscopes  
Filed under Rifle Scope Blog

ACOG ECOS ScopeWhen selecting a tactical rifle scope, there are a few things or elements that you should consider before purchasing. From it’s uses to your budget, here are a few questions to ask before your next tactical scope purchase:
1) What will is be used for- law enforcement, military or recreational use?
2) What are the distances are you expecting from 80% of your shooting?
3) What is your maximum range?
4) When will your shooting be most likely conducting-at dusk, dawn, low light, moonlight or a separate light source?
5) What are the calibers of your rifle?
6) Are you using any ancillary night vision device?
Answering these questions will help you find the best optic scope for your needs. After asking these questions, now comes to picking a scope according to its different elements:
Magnification
Generally, all you need is a little magnification to shoot effectively as too much magnification can be dangerous and pose as a high liability. Modern day tactical rifle scopes now have one extreme advantage compared to older scopes and that is to collect information on a higher magnification and to power down to engage targets on a lower magnification.
The magnification range depends on your individual needs but commonly, a simple 2.5-10X will do though some prefer a 6-24X scope to use in place of a spotting scope. The problem with the usage of a spotting scope is that only a few riflescopes can match the resolution and brightness of a high-quality spotting scope.
When choosing magnification range, also look out for ambient lighting conditions as both magnification and objective lens size interrelate.
Reticle
The right reticle will help you shoot much more accurately. When choosing the reticle, pick one that is suits your actual needs and then look at the design. Your reticle should have a definite easy-to-define aiming point that is plainly visible in low light or shadows and it should also have at least one method for quick and accurate range finding. Which should become the first focal point? This is for you to decide as there are pros and cons for both. A first focal plane reticle can Mil or range find at any magnification whereas a second focal plane reticle is easier to employ on low magnification and in low light.
Tube Diameter
Tube diameters for tactical scopes are commonly available with 1-inch, 30mm, 34mm, and 35mm. A general rule for tubes are that the larger the tube diameter the more robust the tube is and the more adjustment the scope will have. Shooters normally use a 30mm tube diameter for most tactical scopes.
These are some of the elements that you should consider when looking for a rifle scope. Though there are many on the market, you should get one that is comfortable for you and your shooting needs. Another thing to consider is your budget. Tactical rifle scopes can be very expensive especially with more and more features included into it with each new model coming up every year.

Nightforce NXS 12-42×56mm Tactical Rifle Scope Review

October 15, 2009 by tacticalscopes  
Filed under Rifle Scope Reviews

Nightforce NXS 12-42x56mmA serious tactical scope- that’s the characteristic given to the Nightforce NXS 12-42x56 riflescope and is used by a serious target shooter. This scope is physically large with a 30mm main tube and a 56mm objective lens and is not in the lightweight category. With the sunshade attached, you would end up with a 16.125” long scope that weighs 34 ounces. The riflescope comes with a windage and elevation adjustments knobs that are large, providing for more convenient fingertip adjustments. The NXS 12-42x56 also features a side mounted parallax correction knob and one disadvantage is that it has less adjustment, but don’t fret as this is easily compensated with the 20 MOA mount rail.

Shooters who have used it will tell you that the scope is constructed with durability and reliability, which is an essential characteristic for using in all conditions. Nightforce has proven its ruggedness and precision optics by producing that are high in standards in these two areas. The scopes tube walls are built with aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and are three times thicker and most other scopes, making it less prone to stress, call for greater stability and has an provides an incredible shield for the optics inside. Also, the NXS 12-42x56 is not extruded or formed like most other scopes.

Each of its air-to-glass surface is multi-coated to tolerances of 0.000005 inches and exceeds every Mil-Spec abrasion test. The benefit of this extreme care becomes apparent in low-light conditions. The NXS 12-42x56 riflescope lenses are matched and aligned by hand to make sure the scopes optimal performance. This method is known as optical indexing, which translates to the highest possible performance and resolution. Though time-consuming and highly labor intensive, the end result is well worth it.

The Nightforce is considered a class above the rest as there is one more final advantage apart from all that was said above. This is their Quality Assurance testing. Every Nightforce scope produced goes through a rigorous seventy-five step series of QA tests. When we say rigorous, we mean really heavy duty as their side impact tests would destroy most scopes in the market. This test is done by giving each scope a side impact at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock and must maintain 1/8 MOA or less track-out within 40 minutes of vertical adjustment after each series of impacts. After each scope passes all QA tests, it is given a green tag that is initialed by the NF technician.

These are the advantages and the features of the Nightforce NXS 12-42x56. Some of the other pertinent specifications for this one tough and rugged scope are the magnification which is 12-42x (8-32x) with an objective lens diameter of 56mm and the ocular lens diameter of 36mm. The main tube diameter is 30mm with an overall length of 16.1" (15.9"). This scope weighs in at 34 ounces. The eye relief for this scope is 3.8" with and internal adjustment range of 45 MOA elevation, 35 MOA windage (65 MOA elevation, 45 MOA windage) and click value of 25 MOA. The reticles are in-house made NP reticles, CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, MLR, Mil-Dot.
In the field, the NXS 12-42x56 is one step ahead and does extremely well in competitive shooting. The windage and elevation adjustments are extremely quick, reliable and efficient. Whatever type of reticle you use, it is etched on compound optical glass. This insures a clear reticle in your field of view, with no distortion at maximum magnification. There will be an internal lighting source, which is an added bonus and is used to illuminate the reticle against the target under low light and low contrast conditions. The illumination is adjustable to suit individual preferences. For conclusion, this is considered the standard by which all other target scopes are judged.

Do you own one? Leave your own review below!!!

Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 NP-R1 Rifle Scope
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 NP-R1 Rifle Scope
   US $1,632.00
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 NP2-DD Rifle Scope
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 NP2-DD Rifle Scope
   US $1,632.00
Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 Mildot Rifle Scope
Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 Mildot Rifle Scope
   US $1,755.00
Nightforce NXS 3.5-15X50 NP-R1 Rifle Scope
Nightforce NXS 3.5-15X50 NP-R1 Rifle Scope
   US $1,661.00
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 MLR Rifle Scope
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 MLR Rifle Scope
   US $1,888.00
Nightforce NXS 12-42X56 NP2-DD Rifle Scope
Nightforce NXS 12-42X56 NP2-DD Rifle Scope
   US $1,885.00

BSA Tactical Rifle Scopes

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BSA STS832X44 8-32x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MLDT RIFLE SCOPE
BSA STS832X44 8-32x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MLDT RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $194.99
BSA Optics Tactical Rifle Scope TW8x32
BSA Optics Tactical Rifle Scope TW8x32
Paypal   US $69.99
BSA STS624X44 6-24x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MLDT RIFLE SCOPE
BSA STS624X44 6-24x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MLDT RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $194.99
BSA STS39X40 3-9x40 STEALTH TACTICAL MILDOT RIFLE SCOPE
BSA STS39X40 3-9x40 STEALTH TACTICAL MILDOT RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $149.99
BSA STS416X44 4-16x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MD RIFLE SCOPE
BSA STS416X44 4-16x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MD RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $179.99
BSA STS416X44IR 4-16x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MD RIFLE SCOPE
BSA STS416X44IR 4-16x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MD RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $199.99
BSA 4-16x44 IR MIL-DOT SIDE WHEEL TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE
BSA 4-16x44 IR MIL-DOT SIDE WHEEL TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $189.99
BSA 6-24X44 IR MIL-DOT SIDE WHEEL TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE
BSA 6-24X44 IR MIL-DOT SIDE WHEEL TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $195.99
BSA Optics Stealth Tactical 4x32 Black Rifle Scope
BSA Optics Stealth Tactical 4x32 Black Rifle Scope
Paypal   US $142.99

Barska Tactical Rifle Scopes

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Barska 50mm Tactical Red Dot Scope For S&W M&P CX4 G22
Barska 50mm Tactical Red Dot Scope For S&W M&P CX4 G22
Paypal   US $52.98
Barska 50mm Tactical Red Dot Scope For Hk GSG5 SU16
Barska 50mm Tactical Red Dot Scope For Hk GSG5 SU16
Paypal   US $52.98
6-24X40 TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA, .223 BDC, 3G RETICLE
6-24X40 TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA, .223 BDC, 3G RETICLE
Paypal   US $169.99
3-9X42 BARSKA MILDOT RIFLESCOPE, COMPACT TACTICAL SCOPE
3-9X42 BARSKA MILDOT RIFLESCOPE, COMPACT TACTICAL SCOPE
Paypal   US $119.99
TACTICAL SPOTTING SCOPE by BARSKA!11-44x50 COMPACT SIZE
TACTICAL SPOTTING SCOPE by BARSKA!11-44x50 COMPACT SIZE
Paypal   US $129.99
4-16X40 BDC TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA FOR ALL .223 RIFLE
4-16X40 BDC TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA FOR ALL .223 RIFLE
Paypal   US $159.99
Mossberg 500 Tactical Scope Mount + Barska 50mm Red Dot
Mossberg 500 Tactical Scope Mount + Barska 50mm Red Dot
Paypal   US $49.98
BARSKA AC10550 Swat 10-40x50IRAO Mil Dot Tactical Scope
BARSKA AC10550 Swat 10-40x50IRAO Mil Dot Tactical Scope
Paypal   US $259.99
BARSKA AC10770 1.5-4.5x20 Tactical Scope
BARSKA AC10770 1.5-4.5x20 Tactical Scope
Paypal   US $99.95
2-7x32 TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA FOR ALL .223 RIFLES
2-7x32 TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA FOR ALL .223 RIFLES
Paypal   US $119.99
Barska Red Dot Scope 2x30mm Tactical Railed
Barska Red Dot Scope 2x30mm Tactical Railed
Paypal   US $84.95
Barska Tactical Shotgun Scope For Remington 870 FN TPS
Barska Tactical Shotgun Scope For Remington 870 FN TPS
Paypal   US $139.98
Barska Tactical Fast Target Scope For CX4 SU16 G22 M&P
Barska Tactical Fast Target Scope For CX4 SU16 G22 M&P
Paypal   US $139.98
Barska Tactical Electro Scope For Ruger Mini SR22 SR556
Barska Tactical Electro Scope For Ruger Mini SR22 SR556
Paypal   US $139.98
Barska Tactical 30mm IR Scope For Tippman X7 Spyder MR3
Barska Tactical 30mm IR Scope For Tippman X7 Spyder MR3
Paypal   US $139.98

Leupold Mark 2 Tactical Rifle Scopes

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Leupold Mark 2 T2 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope ~NIB~
Leupold Mark 2 T2 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope ~NIB~
Paypal   US $459.99
LEUPOLD 62900 1.5-4x20 MARK 2 MATTE DUPLEX RIFLE SCOPE
LEUPOLD 62900 1.5-4x20 MARK 2 MATTE DUPLEX RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $429.99
LEUPOLD 62905 3-9x40 T2 MARK 2 MATTE DUPLEX RIFLE SCOPE
LEUPOLD 62905 3-9x40 T2 MARK 2 MATTE DUPLEX RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $499.99
LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 WIDE DUPLEX 62905
LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 WIDE DUPLEX 62905
Paypal   US $457.99
LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 4-12X40 LR DUPLEX 62935*
LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 4-12X40 LR DUPLEX 62935*
Paypal   US $449.99
LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 LR DUPLEX 62915
LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 LR DUPLEX 62915
Paypal   US $467.99
NEW LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 MIL DOT 62910
NEW LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 MIL DOT 62910
Paypal   US $477.99
Leupold 60220 Leupold MR/T M1 Mark 4 Rifle Scope 2.5- J
Leupold 60220 Leupold MR/T M1 Mark 4 Rifle Scope 2.5- J
Paypal   US $979.99

Leupold Mark 4 LR/T Tactical Rifle Scopes

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Leupold  Mark 4 4.5-14x50 LR/T M1 Rifle Scope Illum Ret
Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14x50 LR/T M1 Rifle Scope Illum Ret
Paypal   US $1,379.00
Leupold 4.5-14x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60005
Leupold 4.5-14x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60005
Paypal   US $1,199.95
Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60070
Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60070
Paypal   US $1,399.95
Leupold 3.5-10x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 51850
Leupold 3.5-10x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 51850
Paypal   US $1,179.95
LEUPOLD 54660 4.5-14x50 MARK 4 LR/T M1 TAC RIFLE SCOPE
LEUPOLD 54660 4.5-14x50 MARK 4 LR/T M1 TAC RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $1,074.99
Leupold 3.5-10x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60020 M1
Leupold 3.5-10x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60020 M1
Paypal   US $1,099.95
LEUPOLD 60025 3.5-10x40 MARK 4 LR/T M3 TMR RIFLE SCOPE
LEUPOLD 60025 3.5-10x40 MARK 4 LR/T M3 TMR RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $1,179.99
Leupold 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 56140
Leupold 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 56140
Paypal   US $754.95
Leupold 6.5-20x50 Mark 4 LR/T Rifle scope 54680 Mil Dot
Leupold 6.5-20x50 Mark 4 LR/T Rifle scope 54680 Mil Dot
Paypal   US $1,249.95
Leupold 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 56130
Leupold 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 56130
Paypal   US $879.95
Leupold 6.5-20x50 Mark 4 LR/T Rifle scope 60080 TMR
Leupold 6.5-20x50 Mark 4 LR/T Rifle scope 60080 TMR
Paypal   US $1,299.95
Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 54690
Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 54690
Paypal   US $1,399.95
Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3 Matte Black Rifle Scope
Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3 Matte Black Rifle Scope
Paypal   US $1,499.99
LEUPOLD 54680 6.5-20x50 MARK 4 LR/T M1 MIL RIFLE SCOPE
LEUPOLD 54680 6.5-20x50 MARK 4 LR/T M1 MIL RIFLE SCOPE
Paypal   US $1,299.99
Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M1 Rifle Scope w/ Sniper
Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M1 Rifle Scope w/ Sniper
Paypal   US $1,399.99

Nightforce Scopes

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Nightforce NXS Scope 3.5-15x56 .1 MRAD ZeroStop MLR
Nightforce NXS Scope 3.5-15x56 .1 MRAD ZeroStop MLR
Paypal   US $1,792.00
Nightforce NXS Scope 3.5-15x50 .250 MOA NP-R1
Nightforce NXS Scope 3.5-15x50 .250 MOA NP-R1
Paypal   US $1,483.00
Nightforce Benchrest Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 12-42x 56mm
Nightforce Benchrest Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 12-42x 56mm
Paypal   US $1,220.00
Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope Mildot reticle
Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope Mildot reticle
Paypal   US $1,100.00
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32 Rifle Scope FC-2 Reticle
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32 Rifle Scope FC-2 Reticle
Paypal   US $1,200.00
Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope NP-1 reticle
Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope NP-1 reticle
Paypal   US $1,100.00
Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope FC-2 reticle
Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope FC-2 reticle
Paypal   US $1,100.00
Nightforce Ultralite Scope Rings LOW 0.885
Nightforce Ultralite Scope Rings LOW 0.885
Paypal   US $152.00
Nightforce Steel Scope Rings 30mm MEDIUM 1.00
Nightforce Steel Scope Rings 30mm MEDIUM 1.00
Paypal   US $152.00
Nightforce Steel Scope Rings 30mm LOW 0.885
Nightforce Steel Scope Rings 30mm LOW 0.885
Paypal   US $152.00
Nightforce NXS Scope 2.5-10x32 NP-1 High Velocity HV
Nightforce NXS Scope 2.5-10x32 NP-1 High Velocity HV
Paypal   US $1,291.00
Nightforce Scope Bases 1 Piece Remington 700 SA 20 MOA
Nightforce Scope Bases 1 Piece Remington 700 SA 20 MOA
Paypal   US $114.00
Nightforce Scope Angle Degree Indicator - NO MOUNT ADI
Nightforce Scope Angle Degree Indicator - NO MOUNT ADI
Paypal   US $110.00
Nightforce NXS Scope 5.5-22x50 .250 MOA ZeroStop MILDOT
Nightforce NXS Scope 5.5-22x50 .250 MOA ZeroStop MILDOT
Paypal   US $1,864.00
Nightforce NXS Scope 5.5-22x56 .250 MOA NP-1RR
Nightforce NXS Scope 5.5-22x56 .250 MOA NP-1RR
Paypal   US $1,632.00

Tactical Scopes

February 28, 2009 by tacticalscopes  
Filed under Tactical Rifle Scopes

Welcome to Etacticalriflescopes.com. We list a wide variety of tactical scopes to meet your various needs. We list new and used tactical rifle scopes from popular brands. Famous optics like Leupold scopes, Nikon scopes, Burris Scopes, ACOG scopes and more. Browse our listings of rifle scopes and enjoy some of the best deals around.

NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STP3942G III
NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STP3942G III
Paypal   US $135.00
.223 BDC TACTICAL 2.5-10X40 RIFLE SCOPE QUICK RELEASE
.223 BDC TACTICAL 2.5-10X40 RIFLE SCOPE QUICK RELEASE
Paypal   US $110.00
NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STR3942G III
NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STR3942G III
Paypal   US $135.00
Trijicon Scope TA31ECOS-G Green ACOG 4.0 MOA RMR Sight
Trijicon Scope TA31ECOS-G Green ACOG 4.0 MOA RMR Sight
Paypal   US $1,435.00
ACOG 4x32 AR scope Reflex Red Dot Sight Trijicon clone
ACOG 4x32 AR scope Reflex Red Dot Sight Trijicon clone
Paypal   US $157.50
Trijicon Acog TA55A Rifle Scope 5.5x50 .308 BDC Red BAC
Trijicon Acog TA55A Rifle Scope 5.5x50 .308 BDC Red BAC
Paypal   US $1,600.00
Leupold Mark 4 Spotting Scope 12-40x60mm TMR Reticle
Leupold Mark 4 Spotting Scope 12-40x60mm TMR Reticle
Paypal   US $1,599.99
NEW LEUPOLD MARK 4 CQ/T 3X14 TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE 67670
NEW LEUPOLD MARK 4 CQ/T 3X14 TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE 67670
Paypal   US $815.00
Leupold Mark 4  4.5-14X50mm LR/T  M1 Scope
Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14X50mm LR/T M1 Scope
Paypal   US $930.00
Tactical 1x30 Red Green Dot Scope Sight w/ weaver mount
Tactical 1x30 Red Green Dot Scope Sight w/ weaver mount
Paypal   US $21.30
NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STP3942G III
NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STP3942G III
Paypal   US $135.00
TACTICAL 4 RETICLE RED DOT SCOPE REFLEX SIGHT SILVER
TACTICAL 4 RETICLE RED DOT SCOPE REFLEX SIGHT SILVER
Paypal   US $55.00