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  Riflescopes and Other Weapon Scopes (used for Magnification or Improving Aim)
  General Scope Rules
  1) In general, scopes have a rather narrow field of view.  This is equivalent to 1/10th of a degree at long range, multiplied the
  focal length.
  2) The shooter may, at the discretion of the GM, use bonuses and Maximum Obs Range from a scope which has the same
  multiplier of range.  (This is essentially what I’m doing, though I freely admit I’ve probably made a lot of mistakes.) I would be
  interested in the figures that you have come up with; my email is on the home page.
   
  Azerbaijan
  MSN PK-A Collimator Sight
       Notes: This is a collimator sight as one would use in CQB; as Azerbaijan uses the AK as it’s primary personal weapon, the PK-A is
  designed for use on that assault rifle, though it can also be used on the RPK and even the PK.  It is of modern design, light and handy,
  and providing a military-standard (in that part of the world) reticule.  The reticule is illuminated, and the sight is designed for use in
  varying degrees of light and dark. It is also designed for use with Eastern/Russian/Chinese-type night vision goggles. The reticle is
  battery-powered, and can be adjusted from zero illumination to a level of 10 in brightness.  A typical battery works for 150 hours before
  recharging is required.  The sight is constructed primarily of aluminum alloy, and hermetically sealed and the tube filled with nitrogen
  to prevent condensation inside the tube. The sight mark on the reticule is fully adjustable.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  PK-A
  1x30
  0.26 kg
  +4
  +0
  -4
  -6
  864
  $77
   
   
  Belarus
  BelOMO PK-A
       Notes: The PK-A, though one of the oldest CQB optics on the market, is also still comparable to newer Western red dot sights.  It is
  longer than most Western red dot sights, however, though the aperture is wide, and it is designed to be used with both eyes open and
  with a long eye relief if necessary.  The PK-A has an illuminated reticle powered by the Russian equivalent of a CR357 watch battery
  or a AA battery which powers it for 96 hours. It uses variable illumination, ranging from no illumination to a night setting that is very
  bright (though not bright enough to ruin night vision).  The PK-A is designed to be mounted on the standard Russian left-side mount,
  and when mounted, sits off to the left somewhat, so extra zeroing is needed for effective use.  (Western companies have devised
  mounts that have a variety of interfaces, from scope rings to Weaver and Picatinny rails.)  The standard mount attaches the scope
  with screws, and windage and elevation can be adjusted by POSP-type turrets used by most Russian scopes, which are black (in
  contrast to the dark gray of the scope and mount) and marked with numbers.  (Older version of the PK-A use smaller turrets, also
  black but without numbers to help set the scope; they also do not have lock down turrets.)  The PK-A’s turrets lock the setting by
  pushing down on the turret when the desired setting is reached.  The scope tube is nitrogen-filled. The PK-A is designed to be used by
  most Russian small arms that have the holes on the left side for a mount, including the AK-series, SKS, RPK-series, PK-series, and
  Pechneg and SVD, and including the Saiga, Vepr, and Medved.
       The PK-AS is an improved PK-A.  It uses a short tube and a standard Russian (or Western) scope mount.  The PK-AS borrows
  from the PKS-07 used on the SVD and SV-98, but does not magnify nearly as much and has no fine adjustments.  Powered by the
  same batteries as the PK-A, they give 120 hours of illumination. Light-gathering quality is good and optical quality is very clear.  With
  no illumination, the PK-AS has a reticle with a black dot in the center inside a black oval.  With illumination, the dot and oval become
  red, but the oval is not illuminated nearly as much as the dot.  The on/off knob controls the illumination level.  The PK-AS has a
  reputation, however, for being difficult to zero.  Cheekweld is also difficult as the PK-AS has a large leftward mounting.  The PK-AS
  has an elevation cam wheel that is graduated in 2 MOA increments and be used to calculate ballistic drop for most military rifle
  rounds.  The PK-AS comes with an Allen Wrench to tighten the screws for the scope and mount. The windage and elevation are
  controlled by knobs on the screws, but still require the Allen Wrench to tighten and adjust.  The PK-AS also has a range wheel, used
  when the range to target is known.  The PK-AS is used by police and special operations units, but is not in general Russian military
  use.
       The PK-ASM is a minor upgrade from the PK-AS.  The body of the scope is made from light alloy.  The reticle used a chevron in
  the center instead of a dot. It has a rubber objective cover. It otherwise has the features of a PK-AS, with the exception of the range
  wheel, elevation, and windage adjustments, which are adjusted for the longer observation and engagement range of the PK-ASM. 
  The PK-ASM is perhaps most commonly seen as the sight Nikonov chose for AN-94.
  
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       The PK-A is used by the Venezuelan Army; however, their version has a number of differences from the standard PK-A.  Perhaps
  the most immediately noticed differences is the body and shape of the scope – it appears not to be based on the PSO series, like the
  PK-A, but more like the PK01-Vi, a scope designed more as a telescopic sight.  The tube is more barrel-shaped and has a rubber
  objective and eye lens cover, and the eye lens cover is padded. It uses a different locking system than the PK-A (not that used by
  almost all Russian scopes, but still designed by BelOMO). The Venezuelan PK-A does have a minor amount of magnifications, not
  really enough for extreme range shots but enough to help with medium and some long range shooting out to about 400 meters.  The
  batteries used are a single AA battery, with a life in the scope of 100 hours.  The Venezuelan PK-A can be used in conjunction with
  night vision scopes. Reputedly, some Russian units would kill to get their hands on the Venezuelan PK-As.  It should be noted that
  while BelOMO calls the Venezuelan scope the PK-AA, the scopes themselves are marked “PK-A.”
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  PK-A (Older)
  1x20mm
  0.43 kg
  +3*
  +1
  -3
  -5
  400
  $130
  PK-A (Newer)
  1x20mm
  0.43 kg
  +4**
  +2
  -3
  -5
  400
  $143
  PK-AS
  1-3x20mm
  0.48 kg
  +4**
  +2
  +3
  +1
  684
  $245
  PK-ASM
  1-3.5x20mm
  0.35 kg
  +4**
  +2
  +2
  +1
  742
  $269
  PK-AA
  1-2x20mm
  0.65 kg
  +4**
  +3
  +1
  -1
  600
  $218
  *If within point-blank range (one-half short range), bonus is +4.
  **If within point-blank range, bonus is +5
   
  Britain
  BSA Tactical Weapon Scopes
       Notes: BSA scopes are bargain-level scopes.  The reviews are all over the map – some say that they are cheap crap, while others
  feel they got an excellent scope at a bargain price.  Some say that they don’t hold a zero, while others say that the models they had
  were banged up at the factory and still shipped to them.  Some say the turrets are easily adjustable and stay where they are put, while
  others say that they drift out of focus and that the crosshairs are not straight.  There are literally dozens of such reviews on various
  sites, pro and con.  I’ll just run the numbers. If you buy one, let me know of your experiences with it.
       At their base, the specs on the BSA are good, but simple.  The Tactical Weapon Scopes are fogproof, waterproof, and shockproof,
  as well as having haze filters.  They have multi-coated optics, and use a Mil-Dot reticle.  They have a 100-meter parallax setting. They
  ship with scope rings that allow the mounting on a drilled and tapped receiver/barrel if they are designated 30WRCP), on a Picatinny
  or Weaver Rail, and one for mounting on Russian/Chinese AK-type and SKS-type weapons.  This last mount seems to be one of the
  things that all the reviews have in common – the SKS/AK mount is a cheap piece of garbage that doesn’t line up with the mount holes
  on all versions of the AK/SKS, even quality examples.  It also seems to bend easily, and tends to come from the factory (in China)
  warped.
       The reviews are about 50/50 pro and con.  Your experience may vary, and the quality of BSA’s products seems to vary wildly.  The
  GM may want to keep this in mind. BSA may have bad quality control.
  Scope
  Magnification
  & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max
  Obs
  Range
  Price
  TW1-4x24/30WRCP
  1-4x24
  0.43 kg
  +4
  +3
  -2
  -3
  705
  $481
  TW2.5-8x36/30WRCP
  2.5-8x36
  0.48 kg
  +2
  +2
  +2
  +1
  1009
  $688
  TW3-16x44 & TW3-16x44/30WRCP
  3-16x44
  0.43 kg
  +1
  +2
  +3
  +2
  1251
  $853
  TW3.5-10x40 & TW3.5-10x40/30WRCP
  3.5-10x40
  0.4 kg
  +1
  +2
  +2
  +1
  1175
  $801
  TW4x30
  4x30 (Fixed
  Power)
  0.48 kg
  +1
  +2
  -1
  -2
  896
  $612
  TW8x32
  8x32 (Fixed
  Power)
  0.37 kg
  -1
  +1
  +2
  +1
  953
  $650
   
      
  Czech Republic
   
  Meopta MeoPro
  
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        Notes: The MeoPro series is a line of primarily riflescopes that, at the lower magnifications, have good utility when used on hunting
  handguns, though their length limits some applications on handguns.  The company has a US outlet, Meopta USA; though their
  scopes are all essentially hand-assembled in the Czech Republic, some components, such as lenses, are made in the US where the
  technology level is higher for certain components.  The manufacturing of some components in the US, along with assembly in the
  Czech Republic, keeps RL prices down, while keeping quality high.  Common features include MeoBright, which ion-coats the interior
  of the lens with a surface to help eliminate glare and reflections and increases light transmission.  MeoShield is used for the exterior
  lens coatings and gives resistance to scratching and abrasion.  (It meets the military specifications of many countries, including the US
  military.)  MeoQuick is a fast-focusing technology that also adjusts for the eye peculiarities of the shooter.  The Erector System
  provides resistance to heavy recoil and backlash, as well as general knocking around.  Scope tubes are one piece and filled with inert
  nitrogen after being purged of air.  They are waterproof, fogproof, shockproof (to an extent), and generally dirt and dust-resistant.  The
  turrets have 0.25 MOA clicks, and when lifted, may be set or quickly re-zeroed.  Unlike most non-illuminated scopes, the MeoPro does
  well at longer ranges in low-light conditions, due to the TO2 (Twilight Optimized Optics) system that lets through almost 97% of
  available light (most scopes let through 85-93% of the available light).
       The MeoPro 1 and 2 are basic scopes of the line.  The MeoPro 2 R/M is identical for game purposes, but is specifically designed
  for rimfire and muzzleloading weapons.
       The MeoPro 3 is also essentially the same as the MeoPro 1, but has a longer focal length and has the MeoTrak Elevation and
  Windage Control, in which the turrets may be clicked at the push of a finger instead of having to get a hold of them with a finger and
  thumb; this throws off aim less.  The scope tube is ELOX hard anodized for extra toughness and resistance to shock and general
  knocking around.  The MeoPro 3 is essentially the same as the MeoPro 2, but has a longer focal length.
       The MeoPro 5 R/D is a slightly different creature, having an illuminated red dot reticule.  The scope may have up to seven
  magnifications preset by the user, and accessed through a button on the top turret.  It also has a click choice of seven illumination
  levels.  Turrets are low profile.
       The MeoPro 6 is the first in the range of long-range scopes, and will provide little benefit at short range.  It is otherwise like the
  MeoPro 1. The MeoPro 7 is like the MeoPro 6 for game purposes, but gives the user a choice of reticules instead of two.  The MeoPro
  8 is the same as the MeoPro 7 for game purposes for most features, but IRL is designed to be a budget long-range scope; it also has
  an illuminated reticle, with a choice of three reticles to choose from.  The MeoPro 9 is like the MeoPro 7 for game purposes, except for
  the greater magnification.  It is designed especially for long-range shooting at dawn or dusk conditions, and comes in a choice of four
  reticles.  Again, the MeoPro 10 is like the MeoPro 9 for game purposes, except for magnification.
       The MeoPro 11 is a classic fixed-power scope with an illuminated reticle and a choice of three reticles.  It is not of variable power,
  but is good enough for most long-range shots, and the RL cost is much less than most MeoPro scopes of a similar power. It is variable
  for illumination, including seven presets.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  MeoPro 1
  3-9x40
  0.43 kg
  0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  1157
  $216
  MeoPro 2
  3-9x42
  0.45 kg
  0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  1215
  $227
  MeoPro 3
  3-9x50
  0.49 kg
  0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  1446
  $271
  MeoPro 4
  3.5-10x44
  0.47 kg
  0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  1273
  $238
  MeoPro 5 R/D
  3.5-10x44
  0.47 kg
  +1
  0
  +2
  +4
  1273
  $262
  MeoPro 6
  4.5-14x44
  0.49 kg
  0
  +1
  +3
  +5
  1273
  $293
  MeoPro 7
  4.5-14x50
  0.56 kg
  0
  +1
  +3
  +5
  1447
  $333
  MeoPro 8
  4-12x50
  0.52 kg
  0
  +1
  +3
  +5
  1447
  $337
  MeoPro 9
  6-18x50
  0.62 kg
  0
  +1
  +4
  +5
  1534
  $325
  MeoPro 10
  6.5-20x50
  0.62 kg
  -1
  0
  +4
  +5
  1632
  $346
  MeoPro 11
  6x42
  0.43 kg
  0
  +1
  +2
  +3
  1289
  $301
   
   
  Germany
  Burris Eliminator
       Notes: The Eliminator combines a scope, a laser rangefinder, and a low-power ballistic computer in one device.  It is designed for
  all sorts of rifles, from rimfire to blackpowder muzzleloaders.  Before a shot, one can quickly and easily input the type of round used
  (and weight of propellant if necessary).  Though the effective range is short, it can provide data at that range, including range, hold-off,
  velocity of ammunition, and works with a Mil-Dot reticule if desired.  Designed for ranged shots, the short range modifiers are small to
  detrimental. Note while the Eliminator can provide data at 800 meters, practical data range is 550 meters.
       The Eliminator III is billed by the company as "the most advanced riflescope on the planet.  It comes in two sizes and
  
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  specifications, and it uses a laser target interrogator similar to the one on the Eliminator.  The aiming point and crosshairs are
  illuminated.  The X96 reticule compensates for wind.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Eliminator
  3.5-30x40
  0.74 kg
  -1
  +1
  +2
  +4
  800
  $363
  Eliminator III
  3-12x44
  0.86 kg
  0
  +1
  +3
  +5
  800
  $227
  Eliminator III
  4-16x50
  0.82 kg
  -1
  0
  +3
  +5
  800
  $288
   
  Burris Handgun Scope Series
      Notes: This series is designed specifically for use with hunting handguns; some are capable of taking the stress of some powerful
  rounds indeed.  Their salient feature is a long eye relief and wide eye lenses, allowing for sighting from a long distance through the
  scope.  They use index-matched, multicoated lenses that maximize contrast in low-light settings.  They also help eliminate glare.  The
  lenses are larger than normal – again, to facilitate handgun sighting.  They have a double internal spring-tension system to allow the
  scope to hold zero through the shock or firing and normal banging around.  The scope tubes are purged and nitrogen filled, and the
  outer tube in one-piece.  They have been made to be proof against weather, dust, and dirt.  Finishes are matte black hard anodized or
  satin nickel-plated; construction is of aluminum. The reticle is a Plex reticle, which is essentially crosshairs thickening towards the
  edges of the scope.  Some shooters say, as it comes from the factory, that some of the windage controls are off a bit.
       The 2x20 is a short-ranged fixed-magnification handgun scope designed for short to medium-range hunting, though it is affective
  across all range bands.  It has no more than fine magnification adjustments, but is also adjustable for windage and elevation, with
  finger turrets.  Eye relief is long, usable from 25-61 centimeters.
       The 2-7x32 is designed for medium-long-range handgun hunting.  It has the option of the Ballistic Plex reticle, which differs only in
  the thickness of the crosshairs and that it is etched on the interior lens. The turrets allow, amongst other things, to match the scope to
  the round being used to sight in.  It uses the PosiLock system, which uses special mounting to keep the scope stable and zeroed
  regardless of shocks.
       The 3-12x32 is the most powerful of the Handgun Scope Series, and is useful across the bands of ranges. It has the same features
  of the 2-7x32, but uses only the Ballistic Plex reticle.  It has positive steel on steel adjustments with positive, tactile clicks.  The reticle
  is not illuminated, but the scope actively gathers light to the reticle, helping in low light.
  Scope
  Magnification &
  Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Handgun Scope 2x20
  2x20
  0.2 kg
  +3*
  +2
  -3
  -5
  552
  $84
  Handgun Scope 2-7x32
  2-7x30
  0.37 kg
  +3
  +2
  +2
  +2
  1104
  $168
  Handgun Scope 3-12x32
  3-12x32
  0.45 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +3
  1324
  $202
   
  Burris XTR II
       Notes: This will be an incomplete entry for the time – there are several versions of the XTR II family, but I am only doing one here
  for now.  This family of scopes was designed for competition shooters and tactical operators alike.  The XTR II has sight walls five
  times thicker than the XTR.  It has dimensionally-matched precision adjustment knobs and Zero Click Stop technology. The optics
  feature Hi-Lume multi-coated lenses which optimize target resolution, contrast, and low-light performance.  Internals are hand-fitted,
  and triple spring-tensioned for shockproofing and hard recoil, and are vibration resistant. The scope uses a ballistic circle dot reticle. 
  Since the reticle is difficult to see at 1x magnification, the large circle around the crosshairs can be used at short range like a red-dot
  sight. At larger magnifications, the opposite happens – the reticule becomes crisp and the large circle slowly blurs into unusability. 
  The 1x setting is designed to be used with both eyes open. Internal assemblies are hand-fitted.  The windage and elevation knobs are
  click-adjustable with a 0.1 mil click value adjustment and zero click stop. It provides an 11-level illumination level, with battery-savings
  features at each one. The knobs have 1/10-mil click adjustment and a Zero Click Stop. These are the same on all of these scopes.
       The 1-5x24 features the Ballistic 5.56 Gen 3 illuminated focal plane reticle which is designed for .223/5.56mm ammunition.  They
  also have the Ballistic CQ Mil which does the same for other ammunition.  It has a FastFire III 3-MOA red dot sight for quick close
  range shots.
       The1-8x24 is the newest of the XTR II family.  The 8x magnification produces accurate shots out to several hundred meters.  The
  5x and 8x wide zoom gives a wider field of view than is normal at 5x or 8x range. This is thumbed in by a button.  It features the MAD
  (Modular Adjustment Dial) System providing more accessibility to windage and elevation knobs and settings.  The 1.5-8x28 has a 5x
  Zoom Feature. The Dual Focal Plane Array allows the crosshairs to change size with magnification, while maintaining the size of the
  Mil-dot circle.  It has precision dimensionally-matched adjustment knobs and Zero Click Stop technology.  It has Hi-Lume-coated
  lenses, and is shockproof and vibration resistant. It has a Ballistic 5.56 Gen 3 Focal Plane Array, and is designed for quick
  engagements at short ranges, while still making that long shot.
       The 2-10x42 has the choice of the combat-proven G2B Mil-Dot front focal plane reticle or the competition-proven SCR reticle.  One
  is good for close-range engagements, while the other allows for quick changes in targets.  Both allow for the long shot. This scope has
  
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  the XT-100 click adjustment knob; with 100 clicks per rotation, it can take most tactical calibers out past 1000 meters in a single turn. 
  The vertical crosshair has 1-MOA for distance holdover; the horizontal crosshair has 0.5 MOA and 1-MOA lines for windage hold-off. It
  has 0.25-MOA brackets at the edges of the crosshair for precise ranging.
       Designed for mid-to-long-range shooting, the 3-15x50 has a choice of G2B Mil-Dot, the SCR, and SCR-MOA, which is a special
  reticle for competition use. The scope has an extended illumination area to engage targets in low-light conditions.  It has the XT-100
  click adjustment knob, and the ranging brackets of the 2-10x42 XTR II.
       Shooting out to those long-range shots now, the XTR II 4-20x50 is designed primarily for those long and extreme-range shots, with
  some utility at medium range.  Its reticles may be the G2B, SCR, or SCR-MOA.  Another available reticle pattern is the Horus H591,
  which has crosshairs superimposed over a ladder-like pattern of 0.25, 0.5, and 1-MOA hash marks for a detailed milradian pattern,
  allow one to shoot at moving targets, and the use of Rapid Range Bars.
       The XTR II 5-25x50 is for shooting out to those long range shots, with some utility at medium range, and almost no utility at short
  range and point blank. It may have SCR, G2B, and SCR-MOA reticles.  It features an XT-100 Click Adjustment Knob, which in this
  case, goes out to 12 meters per full turn.  It has an extended illumination area. It has the hash marks for hold-off and hold-over that the
  2-10x42 has. It is a combat-proven device, used by military snipers in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.  The knobs have a 0.1 mil click
  adjustment and feature Zero Click Stop.
       The XTR II 8-40x50 uses an F-Class MOA and has seen some military use.  It features an XT-80 click adjustment knob, with 80
  clicks for a full rotation. It is used for long range shots and is not much use for short and medium-range shots.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  XTR II 1-5x24
  1-5x24
  0.6 kg
  +4*
  +3
  -1
  -2
  729
  $517
  XTR II 1-8x24
  1-8x24
  0.69 kg
  +3**
  +2
  0
  -2
  1166
  $826
  XTR II 1.5-8x28
  1.5-8x28
  0.67 kg
  +3
  +3
  0
  -2
  1295
  $917
  XTR II 2-10x42
  2-10x42
  0.64 kg
  +3
  +2
  +1
  -1
  1528
  $1083
  XTR II 3-15x50
  3-15x50
  0.88 kg
  +2
  +2
  +2
  0
  1834
  $1300
  XTR II 4-20x50
  4-20x50
  0.88 kg
  +1
  +1
  +2
  +1
  2017
  $1430
  XTR II 5-25x50
  5-25x50
  0.94 kg
  -1
  +1
  +3
  +2
  2179
  $1545
  XTR II 8-40x50
  8-40x50
  0.89 kg
  -3
  -1
  +3
  +3
  2615
  $1854
  *At point-blank (half short range), this bonus is +5.
  *At point-blank (half short range), this bonus is +4.
   
  Swarovski Optik Z3
       Notes: This is a 1-inch rifle scope being used by a rising number of hunters for their rifles.  It is a compact scope, but offers great
  magnification.  The Z3 3-9x may have a 4A or Plex reticule; the 4A uses three crosshairs and the Plex four crosshairs.  The 3-10x may
  have ML reticule, which has three crosshairs and a small ladder in the center; the BRX-Heavy, which has four bright crosshairs and a
  large bright ladder in the center that stops at center; or the 4A or Plex. The 4-12x uses a 4A, BRX-Heavy, BRX (like the BRX-Heavy,
  but with lighter illumination), or the Plex. The Z3 3-9x is 308 millimeters long, and the central tube is 25.4 millimeters. The 3.3-10x is
  360 millimeters long, and the 4-12x is 350 millimeters long.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Z3
  3-9x36
  0.34 kg
  0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  852
  $852
  Z3
  3.3-10x42
  0.36 kg
  0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  861
  $861
  Z3
  4-12x50
  0.41 kg
  -1
  +1
  +3
  +4
  946
  $946
   
  Japan
  Nikon Monarch VSD
       Notes: The Monarch is a CQB-type red-dot sight designed for use by military and police forces.  They are useful not only on assault
  rifles and submachineguns, but rifles, shotguns, pistols, blackpowder rifles and pistols, and crossbows.  The Monarch features a
  variable-size dot that lets the user choose from one of five dot sizes, from 1, 4, 6, 8, and 10 MOA.  The Monarch is designed to
  minimize parallax. The Monarch has multicoated lenses to protect against the environment and fogging and the tube inside is filled
  with nitrogen at slightly higher than air pressure.  The scope is also waterproof.  The Monarch is battery-powered (with a flat lithium ion
  battery) and may be illuminated at one of ten illumination levels or zero.  The Monarch comes with both sight bases and an interface
  that allows attachment to Weaver or Picatinny rails. Finishes include matte black, silver, matte black/silver, and Realtree Hardwoods
  Green. Some users find the screw on/off lens caps a handicap, as they are slow to remove and can get lost.  Some shooters have
  
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  also had problems with the scope coming loose when firing full-power rifle of heavy-caliber pistol rounds.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Monarch VSD
  1x30
  0.22 kg
  +4
  +1
  -4
  -6
  864
  $87
   
  Nikon P-223 BDC 600
       Notes: These scopes are designed specifically for use on ARs, whether on a Picatinny Rail or Weaver Rail, or on the carrying
  handle of some models.  They are universally well thought of by their buyers, and are used by a wide variety of shooters ranging from
  hunters to target shooters.  They are designed to be fast and light scopes that can fire at a several different range bands, ranging from
  the short-medium-range 1.5-4.5x to the long-range 4-12x. Nikon gives each one a lifetime warranty, so they must be confident of
  construction and of their being like by their users.
       The 1.5-4.5x scope is designed for short to medium-range targets, the 3-9x for medium-long-range targets, and the 4-12x for long-
  range shots.  Parallax is eliminated by autocorrections of the scope at 100 meters or less.  The mount is able to take repeated shots
  without losing zero or damaging the scope.
       The P-223 BDC 600 features the unique BDC 600 reticle. The 1.5-4.5x has a black crosshair with darker lines at 3, 6, and 9
  o’clock, open-circle aiming points and hash marks at hash marks for every 50 meters between 200 and 600 meters. (The scope is
  capable of much shorter-range shots, and 600 meters is pushing most hunters’ skills and the capability of their rifles.) 
       The lenses have a full set of coatings, from anti-moisture to anti-fogging to anti-reflective and dust-resistant.  The turrets are click
  adjustable and spring-loaded, so that they can return to zero on a lift of the turret.  There are turrets for elevation, windage, and fine
  adjustments of windage.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  P-223 BDC 600
  1.5-4.5x20mm
  0.39 kg
  +3
  +2
  +2
  +1
  818
  $568
  P-223 BDC-600
  3-9x40mm
  0.49 kg
  +2
  +1
  +3
  +2
  852
  $852
  P-223 BDC-600
  4-12x40mm
  0.5 kg
  -1
  +1
  +3
  +4
  946
  $946
   
  Romania
   
  IOR Hunting Riflescopes
       Notes: The Romanian Company of IOR sells optics throughout most of the world, though most sales are done through the export
  company Valdosta.  The Hunting Riflescope line is, as the same suggests, designed for use by hunters, and as such are neither fancy
  nor crude devices.  The IOR Hunting Riflescope will satisfy most civilian shooters’ needs; they are not remarkable, but solid.
       The FPS is designed to be light and simple but effective over the ranges most North American or European hunts are done; the
  Romanian-designed FPS has almost none of the bells and whistles found on its Western counterparts.  It is designed to present the
  basic features needed for mid-to-long-range hunting.  The 4x32 does not have variable resolution or variable objective features, or
  even variable reticles.  It is adjustable for elevation and windage, and is environmentally hard-sealed for temperatures from -40
  degrees C to +140 degrees C.  Though they are not variable focus, they can be fine-focused rather quickly to sharpen the sight
  picture.  It can be had with the following reticles: German #4A or #7A/Duplex, or German #1A.  The 4x32 is known for it’s ability to
  function in low-light conditions, despite not having an illuminated reticle.  They have wide FOVs, though this is easily seen by the width
  of the objective lenses.
       Like the FPS, the VPS is a set of scopes designed primarily for civilian hunting use.  The VPS, however, has a number of other
  features, such as all-illuminated reticules, click-adjustable settings for the range and windage and elevation.  They otherwise have the
  positive features of the VPS series.
       The Bulldog is designed generally for medium-to-long-range hunting, but with the ability to switch quickly to a 1x both-eyes-open
  close-range engagement setting.  A simple switch changes the lens arrangement to the 1x mode, requiring little or no time.  When
  switched back to magnification mode, the previous “dope on the scope” is resumed.  The reticle is illuminated, and the Bulldog has
  positive clicks to ensure positive scope engagement.  The reticule is designed to be exceptionally sharp and crisp.
   
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  FPS 4x32
  4x32
  0.45 kg
  +0
  +1
  +2
  +1
  1832
  $207
  FPS 6x42
  6x42
  0.62 kg
  -1
  +2
  +2
  +1
  2290
  $259
  FPS 10x56
  10x56
  0.74 kg
  -3
  -1
  +2
  +3
  3893
  $440
  
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  VPS 1.1-4x26
  1.1x4x26
  0.65 kg
  +4
  +2
  +3
  +1
  1271
  $144
  VPS 1.5-8x26
  1.5-8x26
  0.62 kg
  +3
  +3
  +3
  +2
  1872
  $209
  VPS 2-12x36
  2-12x36
  0.8 kg
  +2
  +1
  +3
  +2
  1966
  $220
  VPS 2.5-10x50
  2.5-10x50
  0.69 kg
  +1
  +1
  +3
  +2
  2281
  $256
  VPS 2.5-10x56
  2.5-10x56
  0.8 kg
  +1
  +1
  +3
  +2
  2372
  $267
  VPS 4-14x50
  4-14x50
  0.86 kg
  -2
  -1
  +3
  +2
  3084
  $342
  VPS 4-14x56
  4-14x56
  0.9 kg
  -2
  -1
  +3
  +2
  3208
  $356
  Bulldog
  1/4x32
  0.62 kg
  +2
  +1
  +2
  +1
  1832
  $310
   
  Russia
   
  Kalinka PK-01VS
       Notes:  The PK-01VS is a red-dot-type non-magnifying sight designed for close assaults and other CQB combat.  It goes off the
  PK-ASM design, but the mount and the scope’s position on the mount makes cheekweld and use of both eyes open much easier.  It is
  a lightweight scope, simple in design and construction.  Though designed primarily for military use, but is also sold on the civilian
  market.  It is designed specifically for use with NODs, and the first three brightness settings are for use with night vision goggles.  It
  uses a 1 MOA dot.  It is designed to take the strongest of recoils, and can be used with machineguns such as the PK series or
  Pecheneg.  The windage and elevation knobs adjust in 0.5 MOA clicks.  The knobs are adjustable by a finger, rather than having to
  use two fingers to adjust the knobs.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  PK-01VS
  1x20
  0.35 kg
  +4**
  +2
  -3
  -5
  500
  $170
   
   
  Kalinka PO Pilade
       Notes: This is a mostly a straightforward variable-magnification scope meant primarily for sale to Western civilians, and therefore
  adaptable to mounts of just about any kind.  It uses for the most part a standard Russian reticle.  It is precision-machined and has a
  good light-gathering objective, as well as nitrogen purging, multicoated lenses, and weather sealing.  The center of the tube is 30mm
  in diameter, a common size for Western scope rings.  The scope is designed so that lateral and angular adjustments, one set, can be
  maintained if the same mount is used, even if the Pilade is removed in the meantime. The tube body is, as many modern scopes are,
  made from magnesium alloy.  The illuminated reticule is powered by a 3V CR-2032 battery, with a life of 100 hours.  The turrets and
  diopter wheel are designed to be used with finger pushes instead of two fingers.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  PK-01VS
  3-9x42
  0.54 kg
  +2
  +1
  +3
  +2
  1245
  $605
   
   
  LOMO PKS-07
       Notes: The PKS-07 is the current issue telescopic sight for Russian, some Eastern European countries who are still using Russian-
  type weapons, the Chinese, and a few other assorted weapons.  It is designed for short, medium, and long-range shots, and has
  some utility at extreme range.  It used the same stadiametric rangefinder as on the PSO-1, but there have been complaints that the
  reticle is not accurately scaled and elevation, windage, and Kentucky windage-type adjustments have to be made for accurate
  shooting as long and extreme range.  The eye opening is lower than the rest of the scope, to allow a positive cheek weld for the
  shooter, mirrors and righting lenses carry the targets and observations to the eye opening; this obviates the complaint that the
  standard Russian mount puts the scope too high.  The mount is in fact high, but connected only to the main tube of the scope, in
  addition to the tube that holds two AA batteries.  Like the PK-AS, the reticle is black with no illumination, the reticle is black, but with
  illumination, it is red, and there are eight illumination levels.  (In the case if battery failure, the reticle returns to it’s off setting, making
  the reticle black.) The reticle, including the stadiametric marking, has a crosshairs with a dot surrounded by a circle.  Every click of the
  elevation knob changes the point of impact by 4.5 centimeters at 100 meters; each windage click moves the POI by 2.5 centimeters at
  100 meters.  The PKO-07 uses POSP-type knobs with click adjustments.  The PKO-07 has automatic brightness control, so it does
  not blind the shooter if flares, flashlights and other lights, and other bright sources enter its field of view. The PKO-07 is colored black,
  though of course the standard mount is dark charcoal gray.  The PKO-07 is suitable for AK-family weapons and is the standard scope
  for the SVD, SV-98, VSS, and Vylchop rifles.
  
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  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  PKS-07
  3.4-7x38
  0.45 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +1
  1140
  $540
   
  NPZ Optics PSO Series
       Notes: The PSO-1 (Pritsel Snaipersky Optichesky, or Optical Sniper Sight) was one of the most successful Cold War scope
  designs by the Soviet Union, introduced in 1964, and meant especially for service with the SVD Dragunov sniper rifle/DMR.  The
  scope was, in fact, designed with designated marksmen in mind, as the SVD was for most of its Soviet career employed as a DMR,
  with just a few traditional sniper teams.  At the time, the PSO-1 was considered one of the premier military telescopic sights in the
  world, and examples captured in Vietnam by US forces were used in designing some Western military scopes. Though most of the
  PSO series was (and in some cases, still is) made by NPZ, Belarussian POSPs are made by BelOMO, Chinese copies are made by
  JJJ, and a few rare early-model PSO-1s were made by Izhmash.
       For lightness, the metal body, tube, and interface of the PSO-1 is made from a magnesium/steel alloy, coated with a baked enamel
  finish for scratch protection and weatherproofing.  The tube is filled with nitrogen to stop fogging of the lenses.  The PSO-1 is
  illuminated for light use, powered by a single RTS-63 battery, and producing a red reticle that may be illuminated from off to one of
  eight brightness levels. The PSO-1 has no caps for the eye or objective lenses. It does have a rubber eye lens side with a sun shade.
       The reticle can be adjusted by windage and elevation knobs, in increments of 5 centimeters at 100 meters (about 0.5 Mils or 1.72
  MOA).  The PSO-1 does not have a parallax compensation control, nor does it have anything more than a crude focus capability,
  which tends to focus in jumps rather than making fine adjustments.  (To be fair, many Western military scopes, such as first-
  generation ACOGs, the C-79, and the SUSAT also had these shortcomings.)  The PSO-1 has a bullet drop compensation elevation
  turret in 50 or 100-meter increments; beyond 1000 meters, the shooter must make further adjustments manually using chevrons on
  the reticle that would shift trajectory by 100 meters per chevron, but involved a good degree of Kentucky windage and a shooter with
  good skills.  Using a good shooter, the SVD can hit at 1300 meters or more, even though the rifle has a maximum effective range of
  1000 meters. To the left of the reticle is a stadiametric rangefinder that can be used for quick shots at a target (based on a 1.7-meter-
  tall man standing straight up) from 100 to 1000 meters.  The crosshairs are used for short-range, snap shots and the stadiametric
  scale is used most of the time, for longer-ranged shots. There are ten hashmarks across the reticle which can be used to correct for
  wind or use Kentucky windage. An almost unique feature was the IR detector, allowing the shooter to aim as a source of IR energy.  It
  proved to be ineffective, and with the use of Passive IR, Starlight Scopes, and Thermal Imaging, was increasingly obsolete.  The
  detector was charged by unscrewing a castle nut to open a channel to the detector; a full charge took 20 minutes, which gave it a
  maximum use length of 48 hours,
       The mount interface is used by pressing in on the spring-loaded interface rail, then tightening it into place with a castle nut. 
  Dovetails are also employed to lock the scope down onto the mount. Many shooters had difficulty with the somewhat off-left mount of
  the scope, and with the high mounting of the PSO-1 (and most rifles using this kind of mount for their scopes).  Zeroing could be
  difficult, and shooting from a prone position problematic as well.  An attempt to overcome this is to keep the specific scope with the
  rifle and registered in the arms room to the shooter to which the rifle and scope were assigned; the PSO-1s were also kept mounted
  on the rifle as much as possible.  In addition, the buttplate was engraved with the serial number of the PSO-1 assigned for it. Still, due
  to the interfaces’ spring-loaded design, PSO-1s could drift out of zero.
       The PSO-1 is still used, both in some of the lesser countries of Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and several other former Soviet client
  states, including some of the new countries formed by the breakup of the Soviet Union (though they are quickly re-equipping).  The
  current version is the PSO-1M2.  Only a few changes were made; one is that the ineffective and obsolete IR detector of the PSO-1
  has been removed.  (The PSO-1M2 still has the IR detector switch port, but it is covered over.) The eye and objective lenses have
  attached caps. The PSO-1M2 uses a standard AA battery for power.
       The PSO-3 is designed for longer-range shooting, and in most armies who have them are used by dedicated sniper teams.  The
  PSO-3 has a simpler reticle, as it was felt that the plethora of information on the PSO-1 was not necessary or of little use to a trained
  sniper.  The mount is designed especially for the PSO-3; it was at first used only on the SVD, but this was later extended to the SV-99
  and then sold on the civilian market for use with hunting rifles like the Saiga and Tigr.  It can also be used with the SKS; many of these
  have also been sold on the civilian market.  The PSO-3 at first looks very much like the PSO-1, but the PSO-3 is a less chunky scope,
  especially in the rear half, and the turrets are white.  The rest of the scope is black, including the mount. The front half flares out, fitting
  the larger objective lenses. The reticle retains the stadiametric rangefinder, but it is modified for longer shots. The crosshairs are T-
  shaped, with the vertical line having chevrons to where it meets the horizontal line.  It has a bullet drop compensator that is adjustable
  for the ammunition being used, and diopter wheels for fine adjustments.  The reticle is illuminated in red, and can be set from barely
  illuminated to quite bright, in eight steps.  The illuminated reticle is powered by a AA battery, good for 500 hours. It is rather heavy, but
  is designed to be rugged and is a scope for experts.
       The PSO-6 is an upgrade of the PSO-1, used for some time in the late-1970s to mid-1980s.  It had most of the features of the
  PSO-1 and -1M2, and is also sealed against sand and dust.  It can also remain effective up to 49 degrees Celsius.  The rubber
  eyepiece is removable, and the PSO-6 has some utility as a CQB optic when the eyepiece is removed.  The focusing knob and reticle
  are made effective out to 1200 meters.  The PSO-6 can be had with one of two reticles; which scope is used depends on whether the
  PSO-6 is used on a sniper rifle or hunting rifle or an assault rifle or automatic rifle.  Turrets have 20 settings instead of ten, and each
  click changes POI by 0.5 MOA. (This is not a standard military set-up.) The PSO-6 also uses an AA battery, but there are several
  
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  other informational elements and finer brightness adjustments, so two batteries are necessary and they last only 50 hours.  The LED
  bulb which illuminates the reticule can be had in red, green, white, and yellow; standard issue for most countries is red, and the other
  colors are more common amongst civilians.  In normal use, the scope will wear out before the LED does. A constant criticism is that
  every few shots (about 30 shots), the PSO-6 tends to go off zero and needs adjustments.  (This is also a problem with the entire PSO
  series.)  The PSO-6 also comes in a PSO-6D version, which has diopter wheels for elevation and windage and allows for fine
  adjustments during zeroing and firing.
       The PSO-9 is primarily designed for the military SVD Dragunov, SKS, NDM-96, SSG-97, and PSL rifles, and the civilian Tigr and
  Romak-3 rifles, but with a change of mounting bracket and a few other tweaks, can be used on the AK-series and Saiga.  It is primarily
  a medium-long-range optic, though it is still somewhat useful as short range and a little more useful at extreme range.  Unlike most of
  the PSO series, the PSO-9’s reticle is powered by two AA batteries; these are small and light and many can be carried by a soldier,
  but it powers the PSO-9 for only 25 hours.  Windage and Elevation are changed by clicks on the knobs and use more conventional 0.5
  MOA adjustments.  Since the MOA adjustments are conventional and regular, the PSO-9’s bullet drop compensator can be
  conceivably used with any caliber rifle. The scope is colored all in black, except for the turrets; the mount may be one of many colors,
  depending upon supply, including black.  It has a rangefinding laser under the scope, one reason the battery does not last so long. 
  The range shows in the lens with the reticle.  Adjustments may be made to the angle and lateral lay of the scope. Alternate-color LED
  bulbs are available in red, green, white, and yellow, and the reticle does not glow, producing sharp lines only. The tube is of
  lightweight magnesium alloy, and the lenses are multi-coated as well as being sealed against dirt, dust, and water, and the tube is
  nitrogen-purged.  The objective lens is wide for improved light gathering ability.
       PSO scopes are now made primarily in Belarus, as the facilities to make these scopes were in Belarus when the Soviet Union
  broke up.  The call the series the POSP.  POSP scopes are generally hardier and more robust, though they are heavier.  They are
  otherwise like their Russian counterparts, all are able to use red, green, white, or yellow LEDs.  They are powered by two AA
  batteries, regardless of model. The reticles are designed to be free of glow.  They generally come in zippered waterproof pouches,
  which will fit the mount and scope.  The POSP-9 is Russian issue for their snipers, under the designation of 1P21.
       The POSP-8 is Belarus’ equivalent of the PSO-3; however, it also has an independent fine focusing ring and the FOV is wider at
  5.2 MOA (versus 3.6 for the PSO-3).
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  PSO-1
  1-4x24
  0.6 kg
  +4
  +3
  +1
  0
  804
  $400
  PSO-1M2
  1-4x24
  0.55 kg
  +4
  +3
  +1
  0
  804
  $384
  PSO-3
  3-8x42
  0.85 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +2
  1927
  $844
  PSO-6
  1-6x36
  0.68 kg
  +3
  +4
  +3
  +1
  1053
  $500
  PSO-6D
  1-5x36
  0.68 kg
  +3
  +4
  +3
  +1
  1053
  $505
  PSO-9
  3-9x24
  0.68 kg
  +2
  +3
  +3
  +2
  1727
  $932
  POSP-4
  1-4x24
  0.75 kg
  +4
  +3
  +1
  0
  804
  $425
  POSP-6
  2-6x42
  0.85 kg
  +3
  +4
  +3
  +2
  1407
  $680
  POSP-8
  3-8x42
  0.85 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +2
  1927
  $844
  POSP-9
  3-9x42
  0.85 kg
  +2
  +2
  +4
  +3
  2008
  $871
  POSP-12
  4-12x42
  0.9 kg
  0
  +1
  +3
  +3
  2450
  $1028
   
  NPZ Optics PSU Kashtan-2
       Notes: The Kashtan-2 is very much like the Romanian IAR Bulldog in concept; it is normally used in low magnification mode for
  general observation of the target area, then when a possible target is found, it may be switched to a higher-magnification mode.  It is
  thus useful for military, police, and civilian use, in roles from CQB to hunting. The reticle is a combination of center-finding reticles,
  bullet-drop compensators, and stadiametric rangefinders.  (Optionally, the Kashtan-2 can be had with Mil-Dot or BDC reticles.) The
  mounting interface can use an add-on Weaver or Picatinny rail, some scope rings, or a Russian-style mount.  The Kashtan-2 uses a
  sliding lens to achieve it’s 4x magnification.  The tube is quite wide, and when set on 1x, the FOV is 26 degrees.  The reticle is
  illuminated in red, or black if no power is on; seven illumination settings are available.  Manufacture is from aluminum alloy.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  PSU Kashtan-2
  1x/4x32
  0.69 kg
  +3
  +2
  +3
  +1
  1832
  $310
   
  RusOpticalSystem CTS Series
       Notes: These two scopes are similar in some respects to some members of the PSO series; one is a short-range/CQB optic and
  the other for medium-extreme-range shots.  They are both collimator sights, also known as occluded eye gunsights, used with both
  eyes open. Both use wide objective lenses for their light gathering abilities. They are designed for recon teams, and have abilities at
  
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  observation as well as shot placement.  Their FOV is wider than most similar scopes.  Turret movement is by clicks, but is very
  smooth.
       The CTS 1-4x30 has an illuminated reticle in red, green, yellow, or white, depending on the color of the LED used.  The reticle does
  not glow, keeping sharp lines.  If the LED power is off, the reticle is black. Eleven levels of illumination are available. The 1-4x30 uses
  a 3V CR-2032 flat battery. The scope is finished entirely in black, and can be used with Eastern or Western mounts, mounting with
  rings on Western rifles or by attachment to a Picatinny rail (which ROS also sells).  The turrets are click-adjustable.  The tube is
  nitrogen-purged and the lenses are multi-coated; it is also sealed against dirt, mud, dust, and dampness and rain.  The multiple lenses
  inside eliminate parallax.  The reticle is a standard Russian design, with a stadiametric rangefinder and a crosshair with rising
  chevrons and a thicker chevron at the center.  There are rubber caps for each end of the tube.
       The CTS 3-12x50 is much larger than the 1-4x30, but of a similar design, though the objective lens is much wider on the 3-12x50. 
  The reticle is similar, modified for the greater range of the 3-12x50.  In fact, many of the features are the same as on the smaller
  scope, except what is necessary to accommodate the higher power of the 3-12x50.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  CTS 1-4x30
  1-4x30
  0.54 kg
  +4
  +3
  +1
  0
  871
  $446
  CTS 3-12x50
  3-12x50
  0.91 kg
  0
  +1
  +3
  +3
  2230
  $1044
   
  RusOpticalSystem Eagle Eye Series
       Notes: The Eagle Eye system is a new-for-2016 system sold primarily in the West to hunters, and almost totally panned by actual
  sharpshooters, designated marksmen, and snipers.  The scopes present one main optic strength, then an upper third of the scope in a
  semigibbous shape which has a higher optical strength, done by using a higher digital focus.  ROS says it is “similar to picture-in-
  picture TV viewing.”  One sees the target in the crosshairs, then on top of the field, one sees the higher-magnified picture of the target
  at the crosshair. The Eagle Eye is designed to be attached to Picatinny or Weaver rails (note that some Russian-type mounts have
  Weaver or Picatinny rails on them).  The Eagle Eyes have all the ancillary features of most medium and high-end scopes, such as
  nitrogen purging, sealing against dust, dirt, mud, and water/dampness, and multicoating of lenses. The anchor pins of the scope are
  used to refine parallax.
       I can’t help but think the Eagle Eye is basically a gimmick.  It just seems overly-complicated and confusing to use, though I’ll admit I
  have little actual time on a scope.  It’s just another way to view the target with both eyes open, in a more complicated way.
       The Eagle Eye 1/3.5x14 is a base non-magnifying scope with aiming reticles one might expect from Western sights.  At the top
  third of the lens is section digitally-magnified to 3.5x, centered on where the crosshairs of the scope are located.  Another crosshair
  shows where the main crosshairs would appear on the digitally-magnified section.  These crosshairs are thicker than the main
  crosshairs.  Though it may be difficult, to one who is used to the sight, it can be used as a CQB optic. Elevation and windage clicks are
  at 1/8 mil.
       The Eagle Eye 3/9x30 is similar to its smaller scope in capability.  The magnified area, however is at the bottom, in sort of a half-
  oval shape. Elevation and windage clicks are in 1/10th mil.
  Scope
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  Eagle Eye 1/3.5x14
  1/3.5x14
  0.54 kg
  +3
  +3
  +0
  -1
  614
  $560
  Eagle Eye 3/9x30
  3.6/9.2x30
  0.91 kg
  +1
  +1
  +3
  +3
  1714
  $1311
   
  Switzerland
  SiG-Sauer TANGO6
       Notes: This scope is designed specifically for MSR and the AR platforms, and especially snipers and DMRs, this scope has a
  secondary role as an optic for most bolt-action rifles today.  It uses a second focal plane array as well as the HellFire Triplex
  illuminated reticle, illuminated by fiberoptics during the day and by LED at night.  With MOTAC (Motion-Activated Illumination), at night
  the scope senses movement and a person behind the scope and powers up, then powers down when not using it to aim. Two are
  most useful at mid to long-range, two others are suitable for short-range work, and one is useful in CQB.  The LockDown turrets are
  click adjustable, can be locked down to hold their focus despite movement and jarring, and have a zero stop and reset.  It has an
  intuitive rotation counter.  The 5-30x44 has a LevelPles anti-cant system, which levels the sight and rifle better than traditional bubble
  levels; this system is used by looking through the scope and then adjusting a turret. The TANGO6 is waterproof down to 1 meter
  immersion, and fog-proof.  They use HDX optics with low-dispersion glass combined with high-transmittance glass.
  Scope
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  Weight
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  TANGO6
  1-6x24mm
  0.72 kg
  +5
  +4
  +2
  -1
  1145
  $796
  
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  TANGO6
  2-12x40mm
  0.86 kg
  +3
  +3
  +3
  0
  1400
  $974
  TANGO6
  3-18x44mm
  0.9 kg
  +1
  +2
  +4
  +1
  1526
  $1062
  TANGO6
  5-30x56mm
  1.19 kg
  -1
  +1
  +5
  +3
  2037
  $1418
   
  SiG-Sauer Whiskey3
       Notes: The Whikey3 is an entry-lever scope meant to also be used by Squad Designated Marksmen.  Scopes are a new
  venture for SiG, but they have employed experts from all over the industry.  The Whiskey3 has a 25mm maintube, widening in
  the rear to the focusing knobs. (Fine elevation is done with the turrets.) The front swell gathers light and carries the reticule. 
  The turrets always return the scope to zero.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
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  Medium
  Long
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  Whiskey3
  3-9x40mm
  0.86 kg
  +1
  +2
  +3
  +3
  852
  $852
   
  United States
  Aimpoint 3xMAG
       Notes: A combination of a low-power telescopic sight and a red dot sight, the 3xMAG is designed to be used with both eyes open
  and for point-blank to medium range.  It is appropriate for MOUT fighting as well as for designated marksmen. It is recommended that
  the 3xMag be mounted using Aimpoint’s TwistMount, on a MIL-STD-1913 rail, which allows for quick and easy mounting, dismounting,
  and switching weapons.  Aimpoint says that the 3xMAG does not need re-zeroing when moving the sight from weapon to weapon (I’m
  always a bit skeptical about such a claim).
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
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  Medium
  Long
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  Price
  3xMAG
  3x55
  0.2 kg
  +3
  +2
  -2
  -4
  1964
  $174
   
  Aimpoint 6xMAG-1
       Notes: This compact optic is based on the 3xMAG above.  It is designed for short-range to medium-range engagements. The
  mount allows the magnifier of the 6xMAG-1 to be rotated 90 degrees to the side to allow the use of the 3-dot sights alone when firing
  at point-blank or short range (though it will help at medium or long range).  This 6x optic is so far the highest magnification that
  Aimpoint currently makes.  The red dots used are those of the finer resolution used by the Micro T-2 and H-2. The 6xMAG-1 uses a
  battery, which lights up to sharp focus the 3-dot part of the optic.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
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  Medium
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  Price
  6xMAG-1
  6x55
  0.25 kg
  +4
  +3
  -1
  -4
  2946
  $381
   
  Aimpoint 3X-C
       Notes: This low-magnification compact scope was designed for use by civilians, especially hunters with carbines and shotguns. It
  clips easily to a Picatinny rail, and is designed for use with reflex sights.  The mount includes the Aimpoint FlipMount, which allows the
  3X-C to be quickly swung out of the way or removed for sudden short-range engagements.  It can be used for long-range aiming as
  well as observation.  The 3X-C can also be used as a hand-held monocular and can be adjusted to the individual eye.  A re-zeroing
  button allows the 3X-C to be re-zeroes when put back on the weapon or swung back into position.  The 3X-C is encased in a shock-
  absorbing rubber cover around its aluminum construction.
       The 3XMag-1 is designed for military us and police use.  Is is even more adjustable to the user’s eye, and is otherwise like the
  3XC-1, except for being even more shock-proof.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
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  Medium
  Long
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  Price
  3X-C
  3x56
  0.22 kg
  +4
  +3
  -1
  -4
  1120
  $290
  3XMag-1
  3x70
  0.23 kg
  +3*
  +2
  0
  -3
  1244
  $322
  *This scope provides +4 at point-blank range.
   
  Aimpoint 9000
       Notes: The 9000L is designed primarily for civilian hunters, with a secondary use by target shooters.  It is a red dot sight built to
  
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  handle even heavy recoil.  A technology called ACET allows the battery in the 9000L to last as much as 50,000 hours.  The reticle is
  available in 2 MOA and 4 MOA sizes.  It is fully waterproof, designed for operation in bad weather, and can be mounted on a MIL-
  STD-1913 or Weaver rail or by means of two 30mm rings.  The eye relief and field of view are especially wide.
       The 9000SC is a version of the 9000L with some more bells and whistles, such as a battery-powered red lights, absence of
  parallax, coating to stop lasers as well as tracers and eye blinding such as flash-bangs.  Battery life is similar to the 9000L. The
  9000SC is meant to be usable at night as well as day.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
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  Medium
  Long
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  Price
  Model 9000L
  1x30
  0.21 kg
  +4
  +1
  -3
  -4
  328
  $80
  Model 9000SC
  1x30
  0.21 kg
  +4
  +1
  -3
  -4
  328
  $85
      
  Aimpoint CompC3
       Notes: Though this might look like a compact telescopic sight (and does bear some resemblance to the 3xMag), it is in fact a CQB
  optic whose best feature is it’s wide field of view, eyes-open operation, and a 2 MOA illuminated red dot that makes target acquisition
  much easier at short range.  Aimpoint sells the CompC3 with MIL-STD-1913 interface, but can also be used with 30mm rings.  Not a
  scope, the CompoC2 and its ilk are referred to as reflex collimator sights.  A rotary switch changes the ComC3 to one of nine
  illumination levels, or off. It can be adjusted for windage and elevation, even on the fly.
       The CompM3 is very much like the CompC3, but more rugged and potentially more useable.  The dot in the scope may be 2 MOA
  or 4 MOA (at the buyer’s option), can be used in conjunction with NODs, is coated in rubber to ease impacts, is submersible to 45
  meters, and has a wider FOV. There is no parallax and is weather-sealed. It incorporates laser eye safe protection.
       The CompM4 has a unique feature; it can be run off of a low-power battery compartment, a high-power battery compartment, of
  both together, for up to 80,000 hours of continuous use.  It is shipped with an interface for a MIL-STD-1913 rail or 30mm rings.  In
  addition to having laser eye-safe reticle, the CompM4 has a feature called by Aimpoint killFlash that immediately dials down the reticle
  to prevent flashblinding. (Unlike the others, it can be used with one eye or both eyes open.)  It is designed for use with NODs, hence
  the killFlash feature. In addition, it is compatible with Aimpoint’s 3xMag sight.The nine red dot intensity settings can adjust on the fly to
  an extent to account for local lighting, and otherwise makes the red dot stand out very clearly.  The CompM4 is type classified by the
  US Army as the M-68CCO.It incorporates the ruggedness of the CompM3.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
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  Price
  CompC3
  1x30
  0.2 kg
  +5
  +2
  -2
  -4
  328
  $86
  CompM3
  1x30
  0.22 kg
  +5
  +2
  -1
  -3
  338
  $89
  CompM4
  1x30
  0.27 kg
  +5
  +3
  -2
  -3
  338
  $94
   
  Aimpoint Concealed Engagement Unit
       Notes: Simply put, the CEU is an elbow telescope with a mil-dot reticule, giving the operator an ability to engage around a corner or
  from under hard cover. The CEW is preferably mounted using Aimpoint’s TwistMount, allowing the optic to be quickly removed and a
  more direct-fire optic placed on the mount.  The new optic will have the same zero as the CEU.  It can have one of four TwistMounts:
  42mm high, 51mm high, 60mm high, and 51mm with a high rise ring. It can be combined with other Aimpoint sights and provides a
  true image instead of a reverse image like most mirror sights.  Other team members with TwistMounts can also be passed the CEU
  and use it just as well; it will fit on their previous zero with the TwistMount.  If necessary, it rotates up to 260 degrees to allow it to use
  around opposite corners.  It is designed, like many of Aimpoint’s designs, for CQB.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
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  Price
  CEU
  1x20 Special
  0.35 kg
  +2
  +2
  -3
  -5
  300
  $127
   
  Barska AR6
       Notes: IRL, Barska’s products are on the low-end of the cost scale.  And the reviews are…mixed.  Some say they are as cheap in
  quality as their price and you get what you pay for.  Others praise Barska, saying that their products are every bit as good as more
  expensive optics at a bargain price.  I will have to just run the numbers and leave the opinion to you guys who try the AR6.
       The AR6 is designed primarily for short to medium-range shots, and within that, shots which require quick target acquisition.  At its
  1x magnification, it can be used as a CQB optic. This is because of the low magnification in general and the clear Mil-Dot illuminated
  reticles, which are colored either red or green at the option of the buyer.  The reticle has adjustable brightness.  Though useable on
  smaller-caliber rifles, the AR6 was specifically designed for mid to large-caliber rifles, and repeated shaking from heavier-caliber
  rounds firing will not damage the scope or take out of zero.  This is partially due to construction, but also due to the shock-absorbing
  cantilever mount.  (Two of these mounts are available – one for a conventionally-tapped receiver/barrel, and one for a Picatinny or
  
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  Weaver Rail.)  This mount also allows for the scope to be placed more or less back or forwards on top of the rifle. The AR6 is sealed
  against water, fog, and moisture and dust in general; the lenses are also coated to repel such.  The turrets are click adjustable, and
  there are turrets for fine and coarser adjustments.  Finish is in matte black.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
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  Range
  Price
  AR6
  1-6x24
  0.5 kg
  +3
  +3
  +1
  0
  1156
  $410
   
  Bushnell Elite Handgun Scope
       Notes: Though there is nothing that prevents this scope from being used on a rifle, the Bushnell Elite Handgun Scope was
  designed to be used on large-caliber hunting handguns.  It has a special 51-centimeter eye relief, designed for the violent recoil of
  heavy-caliber handguns without having the scope slam into one’s eye or face. The long eye relief may prevent its proper use on a
  rifle.  It uses a Multi-X Reticle, is waterproof, and is purged of air and is argon-filled.  The optics are coated against water and fog,
  mud, and general dust and dirt.  The Bushnell Elite is designed to take the recoil of Magnum handguns, and is in general shockproof. 
  The windage and elevation increments are by quarter-MOA and make an audible click.  The turrets are designed for fast focusing, and
  can be quickly zeroed. The scope tube is one-piece aluminum, which may be finished black or silver.
  Scope
  Magnification &
  Length
  Weight
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  Medium
  Long
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  Price
  Elite Handgun Scope
  2-6x32mm
  0.28 kg
  +1
  +2
  +2
  +2
  1538
  $546
   
  Elcan DigitalHunter
       Notes: Though this sight was designed primarily for civilian hunters, rumors place it with US forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan.  It
  has the heart of a standard telescopic sight, but is equipped with electronics that help determine where to place the crosshairs.  The
  hunter enters wind, temperature, windage, elevation, temperature, and such variables to allow the hunter to make a “more educated
  guess.” It also has interesting features, such as a digital camera, to act as almost a sort of “gun camera.”  It has electronic zoom
  capability, and pictures can be retained with the supplied SD card (it can take up to a 512MB card).  The DigitalHunter even has a
  USB port to download your pictures to a computer or other device. Needless to say, this feature could also be used for long-range
  surveillance…A minus point is the battery power it uses – a set of two AAs every four hours of operation.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
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  Range
  Price
  DigitalHunter
  2.5-13.5x60
  0.79 kg
  +1
  +2
  +3
  +5
  2889
  $1023
   
  Elcan Specter
       Notes: The Specter is a series of ACOG-type scopes, fulfilling the same sort of role that the ACOG does, but from an earlier
  generation than Trijicon’s ACOG. The Specter features large, easy-to-manipulate dials along with wide eyepieces and reticles. It can
  be switched between close-quarters mode, where the reticle turns to a bright red dot, and for longer ranges, which uses illuminated
  crosshairs.  The Specter is easily adjustable for windage and elevation.  The dials have click stops to keep them from straying. The
  Specter uses high-efficiency “broadband” coatings to make targets stand out better, especially distant targets.  The mounting is by
  lever, ideal for MIL-STD-1913 and Weaver rails.  Eye relief is excellent for both-eyes-open use.
       The SpecterDR differs primarily in its magnification (a little bump) and the ability to quickly switch scope magnification from 1x and
  a CQB reticle to a telescopic reticle with 4x magnification. This version is useful on light machineguns as well as rifles and
  submachineguns.
       The SpecterM145 is more or less a straightforward telescopic sight, with separate versions for separate platforms: the M145C light
  machinegun optic, the M145M4 Carbine/SMG Optic, and the M145MW Carbine/Rifle Optic. It is designed specifically for mounting on
  a MIL-STD-1913 rail. It is designed to be rugged and resistant to the bumps and rattles of automatic weapon use.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
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  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
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  Range
  Price
  SpecterECOS
  3.4x37
  0.51 kg
  +1
  +1
  +2
  +3
  1806
  $206
  SpecterDR
  1-4x33
  0.58 kg
  +4
  +2
  +2
  +1
  1965
  $225
  SpecterM145
  3.4x39
  0.71 kg
  +1
  +1
  +2
  +3
  1806
  $216
   
  EOTech L3
       Notes: These are simple red-dot holographic sights with illuminated reticles, and powered by a single N-Cell battery (though two
  AA cells are an option).  They are generally regarded as being of excellent quality, and are used by several police forces worldwide as
  well as military forces.  They are suitable for use on pistols, submachineguns, and rifles of various lengths, as well as crossbows,
  
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  grenade launchers, and less lethal projectors.  The L3 was bought by L3 Communications, but EOTech is still the primary supplier for
  the L3.
       L3s generally hold their zero despite of abuse, and have a “battery on” indicator. They hold their zero even after dismounting and
  remounting. Users recommend Duracell batteries over any other brand of battery; they just seem to hold up best in an L3.  They come
  from the factory with neoprene Scope Covers, but many users change them out for flip up covers, as the neoprene covers are hard to
  get on and off. They are not compatible with weapon-mounted night vision sights, though they can be used with NODs.  The L3 series
  has a 68 mil field of view. L3s are designed for MIL-STD-1913 rails or Weaver rails.  They are submersible to 3 meters.  The glass has
  anti-reflection coatings.  Batteries last about 600 hours of full-time on.
       The Model 510 was an early version of the L3; it did have several problems, including a tendency for the reticle to go blank
  unexpectedly due to battery contact issues (especially in response to recoil), but otherwise did well when it was functioning.
       The Model 512 is currently the most popular form of the L3.  It has the normal holographic red dot inside a red circle, but it has
  been brightened somewhat, and it does not have the battery contact issues of earlier models.  It comes in black, Realtree APG and
  Mossy Oak Obsession finishes.  The Model 552 is also similar to the 512, but does have compatibility with weapon-mounted night
  vision devices as well as NODs.  The 552 also has the choice of an XR308 or standard red dot reticle.
       The Model 518 is a lightened and improved version of the Model 512, with a longer sight base and optics that allow for drop-in
  laser battery caps that allow for visible laser or IR laser spotting (though there is no laser on the unit itself). The Model 518 uses twin
  AA batteries as standard, but twin CR2032 lithium cells are an option, as are a single N-Cell.  The Model 518 has 20 brightness
  settings.  The Model 558 is similar, but compatible with weapon-mounted night vision optics and has easy-adjust buttons for most
  functions.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  L3 M510
  x1
  0.33 kg
  +5
  +2
  -2
  -5
  270
  $116
  L3 M511
  x1
  0.33 kg
  +5
  +2
  -2
  -5
  300
  $127
  L3 M512
  x1
  0.33 kg
  +5*
  +2
  -1
  -5
  300
  $133
  L3 M552
  X1
  0.39 kg
  +5*
  +3
  -1
  -5
  330
  $146
  L3 M518
  X1
  0.39 kg
  +5*
  +3
  -1
  -5
  340
   
  L3 M558
  X1
  0.39 kg
  +5*
  +3
  -1
  -5
  340
   
   
  EOTech XPS2
       Notes: The XPS2 is a deceptively-simple holographic sight with no magnification – but with great value in CQB fighting.  It is
  EOTech’s smallest and lightest holographic sight, and is only 97x54x64 millimeters.  It is useful to soldiers, police officers, or hunters
  (especially varmint hunters).  It is designed to mount on a Picatinny or Weaver Rail, and is small enough to mount on pistols and
  revolvers as well as submachineguns, carbines, and rifles.  Windage and elevation are adjusted using screws on the right side. 
  Models are delineated by the reticles or red dots they use.  The XPS2-0 has a circle with a red dot in it; the XPS2-1 has one red dot in
  the reticle; the XPS2-2 is like the XPS2-0, but has a second red dot below the center one. The XPS2-FN has a more elaborate reticle
  with windage curves for moving targets, a red dot in the center of the curves, and a scale below them marked 70m, 5, and 3. The “3” is
  level with the red dot inside the windage arms. The XPS2-SAGE has small windage arms, and is marked 10m, 8, 6, 4, and 2; the “2” is
  level with the dot inside the windage arms.  The reticles are illuminated, using a single 123 lithium battery.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  XPS2
  1x30mm
  0.26 kg
  +5*
  +2
  -1
  -3
  114
  $162
  *At point-blank range (half short range), this bonus increases to +6.
   
  GSI Beta Lighted Infantry Telescopic Sight
       Notes: The BLITS is a forerunner of infantry scopes such as the Trijicon and foreign sights like the SUSAT.  It is a large, bulky,
  heavy unit, but befitting its tech level.  It provides moderate magnification, but a rather narrow FOV at 6 degrees.  The diopter setting
  is fixed, but the range and magnification are also fixed.  The BLITS is adjustable for windage, but to a much more limited amount of
  elevation.  It is capable of being mounted on a MIL-STD-1913 or Weaver rail, of a STANAG 2324-compatible sight.  A detachable
  antiglare filter is provided. It takes a small watch-type battery, used to power the illumination of the reticle.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
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  Range
  Price
  BLITS
  4x27mm
  0.79 kg
  +0
  +2
  +3
  +1
  1712
  $193
   
  IOT Tactical Scopes
       Notes: As the name might suggest, these scopes are designed for use by police and military, though they are also sold to civilians. 
  
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  They are in many ways identical to the Hunting Riflescopes, coming in a wide array designed for anything from CQB to long-range
  sniping.  As with the Hunting Riflescopes, they are known for toughness and durability, but some consider them a bit large.  They are
  built stronger than IOR’s civilian scopes, and have click adjustments to ensure that dope stays where it’s put. Most are designed to be
  mounted straight onto MIL-STD-1913 or Weaver rails, though they can also use conventional mounts with an adapter. IOR
  Military/Police tend to be more compact than their civilian counterparts.
       The line begins with the Combat Tactical Scope (CTB), which has low magnification, a short focal length, and the ability to quickly
  switch to a 1x CQB mode with a simple reticle.  The Combat Tactical Scope differs from its other counterparts in that it is designed to
  fitted without modification to an AR-15/M-16-type carrying handle.  The Combat Tactical Scope also has a channel that is compatible
  with the newer 62-grain 5.56mm bullets. It is in many ways similar to some types of Trjicon’s ACOG.
       The Simple Tactical Sniper Scope (STSS) are designed for the needs of the spotter for the sniper team, and are optimized to resist
  the shaking and banging of a semiautomatic sniper rifle.  They are parallax-free beyond a range of 100 meters, and their field of view
  is tight to help eliminate errors causes by having too wide a sight picture.  The magnification of these scope is fixed.
       Variable Power Tactical Scopes (VPTS) are outwardly similar to their civilian counterparts, but have the differences noted above;
  they are also built more ruggedly than their civilian counterparts.  As with the STSS, the FOV is kept tight; however, FOV widens with
  the power of magnification chosen.  Reticules are illuminated. The 1x/4x and the 2.5-10x have fixed 100 meter parallaxes, the parallax
  improves to that with the 4-14 and the 6-24 are parallax-free down to 50 meters, the 9-36 and 12-52 are parallax free down to 7
  meters, and the 9-36x44 are parallax free down to 8 meters.  They are useful for any ammunition, but are designed specifically for
  5.56mm and 7,62mm ammunition.  The 1x/4x is a tactical version of the Bulldog, and is also called the Bulldog Tactical.
       The 6x Zoom series allows the shooter to switch between the low magnification and x6 zoom.  This gives a quick switch from
  short/range zoom to long-range zoom. The bonus ratings below reflect this 6x zoom rating and maximum zoom. The 10x Zoom series
  is essentially the same, but the quick switch is to 10x. The first bonus is for the first multiplier; the second number is for the quick-
  switch multiplier.
       The Predator is designed more for short and medium-range shots: it is parallax free from 6 meters up, and is slightly larger and
  considerably heavier. They also have one reticle for short-range and medium-range shots (in game terms), and one for long and
  extreme-rame shots.
       The VTRs 100 have BDC click patterns, 1 centimeter per click, which changes the mil FRP, designed for longer ranges. They are
  parallax free from 100 meters. Each click is 1 cm, which is 100 meters at extreme range.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  CTB
  3x26
  0.45 kg
  +3
  +1
  +2
  +1
  1431
  $405
  STSS
  6x42
  0.62 kg
  -1
  +2
  +2
  +1
  2290
  $259
  STSS
  10x42
  0.69 kg
  -3
  -1
  +2
  +3
  3406
  $385
  STSS
  10x56
  0.82 kg
  -3
  -1
  +2
  +3
  3893
  $440
  VPTS
  2.5-10x42
  0.62 kg
  +1
  +1
  +3
  +2
  2166
  $244
  VTPS
  4-14x42
  0,9 kg
  -2
  -1
  +3
  +2
  2930
  $230
  VTPS
  6-24x50
  0.96 kg
  -3
  -1
  +3
  +3
  4227
  $332
  VTPS
  6-24x56
  1 kg
  -3
  -1
  +3
  +3
  4396
  $345
  VTPS
  9-36x56
  1.25 kg
  -4
  -2
  +3
  +4
  5847
  $459
  VTPS
  9-36x44
  0.9 kg
  -4
  -2
  +3
  +4
  5438
  $427
  VTPS
  12-52x56
  1.37 kg
  -5
  -3
  +4
  +5
  7341
  $577
  VTRS 6x
  1.5-6/8x26
  0.67 kg
  +3/-1
  +3/+2
  +2
  +2/+1
  7623
  $600
  VTRS 6x
  2-6/12x32
  0.8 kg
  +2/-1
  +1/+2
  +3/+2
  +2/+1
  8502
  $672
  VTRS 6x
  3-6/18x42
  0.85 kg
  +3/-1
  +1/+2
  +2/+3
  +1/+2
  14694
  $840
  VTRA 6x
  3.5-6/18x50
  1 kg
  +3/-1
  +1/+2
  +2/+3
  +1/+2
  15470
  $924
  VTRS 10x Predator
  1-10x26
  0.94 kg
  +3/-3
  +1/-1
  +2/+2
  +3/+3
  8594
  $505
  VTRS 10x
  1-10x26
  0.77 kg
  +3/-3
  +0/-1
  +2/+2
  +3/+3
  8185
  $481
  VTRS 10x
  4-10/28x50
  1.12 kg
  -2/-3
  -1/-1
  +3/+2
  +2/+3
  4053
  $460
  VTRS 10x
  5.8-10/28x56
  1.27 kg
  -1/-3
  +2/-1
  +3/+2
  +2/+3
  4539
  $316
  VTRS 100
  2.5-10x42
  0.62 kg
  +1
  +1
  +3
  +2
  2166
  $244
  VTRS 100
  3-18x42
  0.85 kg
  -2
  -1
  +3
  +4
  2930
  $250
  VTRS 100
  3.5-18x42
  1 kg
  +3
  +1
  +2
  +1
  3399
  $265
  VTRS 100
  6-24x56
  1 kg
  -1
  +2
  +2
  +1
  2625
  $431
   
  
  Riflescopes and Other Weapon Scopes
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  Leupold CQB-SS
  Notes: The Leupold CQB-SS is designed for close combat, out to medium range, with some utility at long range.  It is not, however,
  an occluded eye gunsight and considerable training must be done to use with both eyes open beyond short range.  The turrets have
  click modifications and are unlikely to get knocked out of their set position by accident.  The reticle is illuminated and may be set to 8
  levels of illumination.  The scope includes a lens shade to help eliminate glare and unwanted reflections.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  CQB-SS
  1.1-8x24
  0.66 kg
  +3
  +0
  +2
  +1
  720
  $97
   
  Leupold Mk 4
       Notes: The M4 ER/T (Extended Range/Tactical) is a more-or-less standard-size riflescope, designed for sniping, hunting, or
  competition shooting. The elevation and range turrets not only have click adjustments; they have a further turret which unlocks the
  turrets allowing the shooter to make very fine adjustments, and another control to lock the turrets.  The turrets have tactile revolution
  indicators, so adjustments may be made in the dark by feel.  The Mk 4 has Leupold’s Xtreme Twilight Lens System (XTLS), which
  sharpens the view in low-light situations.  The reticle is not only illuminated, it magnifies with the magnification of the scope to retain
  consistent range and holdover estimation values.  The Mk 4 can be had with two different reticles, the H-58 and H-27.  For game
  purposes, they are identical.
       The Mark 4 CQ/T (Close Quarters/Tactical) combines a red-dot optical sight and the flexibility of a variable-power riflescope within
  a small device.  The Mk 4 CQ/T is becoming popular with competition shooters.  The reticle is illuminated; the shooter may set up to
  11 light settings for the reticle.  Common AA batteries power the reticle and the red dot for 600 hours. The Mk 4 CQ/T has two dial-
  type turrets for the variable magnification and drift adjustments.
       The Mark 4 LR/T is a shorter-ranged counterpart to the ER/T.  It has less magnification, but is longer.  They are designed primarily
  for military and police work, but are also available to civilians. The MR/T is also a tactical scope, designed specifically for the US
  Army’s SPR.  It has a large option of ranges, though it is designed for more short-range sniping.  The MR/T can be mounted atop an
  AR-15’s carrying handle, and has enough eye relief to clear this handle and the charging handle. The scope is compact enough that
  several other accessories can be mounted if necessary (and you are using Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 rails).  The turrets are click-
  adjustable and either have ¼-MOA (the M2) or ½-MOA with 1-MOA elevation turrets (M1).  Most MR/Ts use the M2 knobs, while the
  v5 uses the M1 knobs. The reticule is illuminated, and may have a Duplex of Mil-Dot pattern (not important in game terms). The v1
  has a reticule which has twin optical aiming points and knob positions to allow it to be used specifically with .300 Blackout rounds.
       The Mark 4 HAMR (High-Accuracy Multi-Range) combines a DeltaPoint reflex sight for close-range work and a compact optical
  sight for use at medium range.  (There is also a basic HAMR, the HAMR 1, that doesn’t have the DeltaPoint sight.) The HAMR 2 has a
  DeltaPoint with a 7.5 MOA, while the HAMR 3 has a 3.5 MOA. The sight designed for use with both eyes open and is designed for
  rapid enhanced accuracy.  The sight is designed using the Xtended Twilight Lens System, which provides enhanced vision in low-light
  situations by gathering more light.  The scopes use DiamondCoat 2 lens coating as a scratchproofing treatment.  The reticle is visible
  both in daylight and in light conditions equivalent to EENT or BMNT.  The HAMR is designed to be 100% resistant to rain, snow, ice,
  and fog, and submersion down to 20 meters.
       The mount/interface for the Mk 4 can also be used by the CQB-SS.  The HAMR’s DeltaPoint sight is identical to the standard
  DeltaPoint (below).
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Mk 4 ER/T
  6.5-20x34
  0.64 kg
  -2
  0
  +3
  +4
  1530
  $305
  Mk 4 CQ/T
  1-3x14
  0.5 kg
  +3
  0
  -2
  -3
  230
  $46
  Mk 4 HAMR 1
  4-24x30
  0.42 kg
  0
  +3
  +2
  +1
  2077
  $194
  Mk 4 HAMR 2/3
  4-24x30
  0.44 kg
  0
  +3
  +2
  +1
  2077
  $230
  Mk 4 LR/T
  3.5-10x40
  0.55 kg
  -1
  0
  +3
  +2
  1130
  $225
  Mk 4 MR/T 1
  1.5-5x20
  0.45 kg
  +3
  +1
  +1
  0
  546
  $109
   
  Leupold Mk 6
       Notes: The Mark 6 series is meant to be a riflescope in a small package which is useful as CQB range as well as the ranges most
  firefights take place (50-200 meters).  It features the XTLS low-light attenuation system, the DiamondCoat 2, which gathers light more
  efficiently and offers a high degree of abrasion, and a FPF (Front Focal Plane) reticle which magnifies with the range in the same way
  as the Mk 4 ER/T above. Turrets have click modifications to protect settings and find common settings more quickly.  While the Mk 6
  M6C1 is primarily for CQB and short-range combat, the Mk 6 is designed for longer-range combat.  Both are suitable for DMRs.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  
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  Mk 6 M6C1
  1-8x34
  0.65 kg
  +3
  +2
  0
  -1
  902
  $204
  Mk 6
  3-18x44
  0.67 kg
  +0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  1558
  $173
   
  Leupold Mk 8
       Notes: This is another scope designed for eyes-open close-combat. Eventually a more upscale version of the CQB-SS, the Mk 8
  has Pinch & Turn 10-Mil adjustments and a 5 MOA holographic dot. The standard ring setting complies with standard 77-grain
  5.56mm NATO rounds, while twisting the ring allows for different loads and bullet weights.  The elevation and windage are click-
  adjustable; the click adjustments are audible as well as tactile.  The lenses are indexed to each other and coated with DiamondCoat 2
  to increase scratch resistance and gather more light. Two possible reticules can be had, one adjustable for most NATO loads, one
  more designed for the new Mk 262 rounds.  There are 10 levels of lighting for the reticule and the holographic dot.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Mk 8 CQBSS
  1.1-8x24
  0.66 kg
  +3
  0
  +2
  +1
  720
  $97
  Mk 8 35mm
  3.5-25x56
  1.05 kg
  -1
  +2
  +3
  +4
  1846
  $297
   
  Leupold Mk AR Mod 1
       Notes: Designed specifically for the AR platform (though useable with other rifles), and with modern sporting and target shooting in
  mind, the Mk AR comes in four main types and with several different reticules.  (Most reticules are in fact Mil-Dot reticules or modified
  forms of them.)  The Mk AR Mod 1A is designed for more close-up work and where one does not want a large scope.  It is compact
  and has an illuminated reticule (with fixed illumination), and has lockable turrets to keep the dope from being banged or brushed out of
  focus.  The longer and higher-magnification Mod 1B is designed specifically for varmint hunting, and is optimized for use with rimfire-
  shooting rifles (out of the box, for Remington 33-grain HP .22 Long Rifle rounds). The Mod 1C and the AR seem to make quite a pair;
  user comments are almost totally positive.  The Mod 1C is designed for high eye relief and both-eyes-open use if necessary.  It uses
  click-lock turret movement, ensuring the dope stays on the scope. It’s longer focal length makes it more suited to non-rimfire rounds.
  The Mod 1D is simply a higher-magnification version of the 1C.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Mk AR Mod 1A
  1.5-4x20
  0.27 kg
  +3
  +3
  0
  -1
  671
  $87
  Mk AR Mod 1B
  3-9x33
  0.31 kg
  +0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  1169
  $130
  Mk AR Mod 1C
  3-9x40
  0.35 kg
  +0
  +1
  +2
  +4
  1252
  $140
  Mk AR Mod 1D
  4-12x40
  0.42 kg
  -1
  +2
  +3
  +4
  1527
  $171
   
  Leupold Tactical Prismatic Riflescope
       Notes: This scope is designed for CQB; it provides a reticle for point blank, short range, and to an extent, medium range work.  The
  Prismatic has a removable illumination module.  Without it, the non-illuminated holographic reticle is still visible.  The illuminated reticle
  has eight settings, from zero illumination to very bright for complete darkness.  The reticle is what Leupold calls Circle Glass; it is a
  simple circle with crosshairs in it. The Prismatic is designed for both-eyes-open shooting.  It is small enough to mount on a pistol or
  submachinegun.  The scope has ½-MOA adjustments and have click adjustments to keep the scope from being knocked out of
  settings.  The scope is compatible with rings and a MIL-STD-1913 or Weaver Rail.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Tactical Prismatic
  1x14
  0.34 kg
  +4
  +2
  -2
  -4
  Normal
  Vision
  $47
   
  Leupold VX-6
       Notes: The VX-6 series uses Leupold’s Quantum Optical System to magnify and to an extent, increase the brightness of objective
  views.  The system is also known as Xtended Twilight, as it increases to an extent the twilight illumination.  The series does this with
  lens coatings and lens layouts rather than actual illumination of the scope or night vision (for the most part; some of this series
  provides illuminated reticles).  The VX-6 is rugged and is capable of quick zooming; the turrets give positive clicks and can be quickly
  taken back to zero.  (Some users say the turrets are so tight as to defy easy turning.) The lenses have multiple coatings to resist fog,
  water, mud, rain, dust and dirt, and suchlike.  The scope is filled with argon instead of air, providing a neutral interior unreactive with
  other substances.  Some shooters fault cheap construction; some fault lenses which are just a little unclear.  Versions with illuminated
  reticles power off after five minutes of inactivity (the scope detects movement and five minutes of movement counts as inactivity to the
  scope).
  
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       The base is the VX-6 CDS 1-6x24mm short-range scope.  The VX-6 1-6x24mm MultiGun CDS is designed for several rifle and
  some handgun types, and has an illuminated reticle, with available non-illuminated reticle. The CDS Illuminated Reticle version, of
  course, comes with an illuminated reticle, and with on non-illuminated option.  Reticles come in the Fine Duplex (essentially
  crosshairs), the FireDot Circle (with a small circle at the center, and a thickened line leading up), and the FireDot 4 (which is like the
  FireDot, but has three thickened lines instead of four).  Except as noted below, all are the same in game terms as the 1-6x CDS.
       The VX-6 CDS-ZL uses a Matte Reticle color and has the Xtended Twilight Lens System, blackened lens edges, complete water
  and dirt-proofing, and extra coating for the lenses in for form of DiamondCoat2.  The interior of the tube is filled with an argon/krypton
  mixture, which is non-reactive and colorless. It has a matte black finish to avoid glare.  The CDS is more of a base design, without the
  blackened lens edges and DiamondCoat2 coating for the lenses.  The CDS-ZL and CDS do not have illuminated reticles.  The CDS
  Illuminated Reticle is as the CDS for game purposes, but does have an illuminated reticle.
       The Side Focus CDS, as the name would indicate, moves the focusing knob to the right side, better for long-range focusing without
  disturbing the rifle’s zero.  The scope zooms from x1 to x6, automatically jumps with the touch of a turret top to 3x for quick shots, and
  has magnification up to 18x.  The tube is filled with an argon/krypton mixture to keep out atmosphere and has the normal coatings plus
  the DiamondCoat2 coatings for extra resistance to nature.  Lifting up on the top turret returns the scope to zero (or x1).  There are nine
  reticle choices for use with this scope, at the choice of the buyer.  The 3-18x50 version is basically the same scope with greater focal
  length.  The 4-24x52 version is also essentially the same, but with greater magnification and longer focal length.  However, the scope
  also has a button on the left knob that allows the user to select between 12 pre-set magnifications, and the left knob button allows the
  user to select from among 12 pre-set illuminated reticle settings.
  Scope
  Magnification &
  Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  VX-6 CDS
  1-6x24
  0.34 kg
  +3
  +2
  0
  -1
  935
  $83
  VX-6 MultiGun CDS
  1-6x24
  0.35 kg
  +3
  +2
  +1
  0
  935
  $84
  VX-6 CDS-ZL
  2-12x42
  0.5 kg
  +2
  +1
  +1
  +2
  1328
  $114
  VX-6 CDS
  2-12x42
  0.5 kg
  +2
  +1
  +1
  +2
  1328
  $120
  VX-6 Illuminated Reticle
  2-12x42
  0.5 kg
  +2
  +1
  +1
  +2
  1328
  $132
  VX-6 Side Focus CDS
  3-18x44
  0.53 kg
  +1
  +1
  +2
  +3
  1793
  $197
  VX-6 Side Focus CDS
  3-18x50
  0.58 kg
  +1
  +1
  +3
  +4
  2044
  $267
  VX Side Focus CDS
  4-24x52
  0.69 kg
  -1
  +1
  +4
  +5
  2126
  $360
   
  Leupold VX-R Patrol
       Notes: The VX-R Patrol are two similar scopes designed for CQB, ordinary, if short-ranged, combat, and for use by Designated
  Marksmen.  Two versions are made, one with greater magnifications.  It essentially looks like a miniature riflescope, with turrets for
  elevation and drift adjustments, as well as a turret to lock the present focus.  Neat the objective lens is a knob used to adjust the
  contrast of the illuminating reticule, used to adjust the reticle to one of eight illumination levels.  (One has no illumination; the 8 setting
  is reputedly bright enough to ruin your night vision and leave afterimages.) The VX-R also has two click settings, allowing the user
  generic high/and low illumination.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  VX-R Patrol
  1.25-4x20
  0.33 kg
  +3
  +2
  0
  -1
  902
  $80
  VX-R Patrol
  3-9x40
  0.43 kg
  +2
  +2
  +1
  +1
  1753
  $99
   
  Leupold DeltaPoint Reflex Sight
       Notes: A reflex sight is a type of optical sight (rarely magnifying) which improves short-range shooting by putting a crosshairs or
  aiming dot calibrated to the shooter’s zero.  This type of sight is most effective at short range, though it has some small utility at
  medium range.  It appears to be a simple piece of glass in a frame above the receiver or slide, but it is much more.  It is an aiming aid,
  up close where it counts.  The DeltaPoint reflex sight is designed for use on pistols; two exist – one which fits on an already-present
  mount, and one that comes with a mount.
  Scope
  Magnification &
  Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  DeltaPoint (With Mount)
  x1
  0.02 kg
  +3*
  +1
  -2
  -4
  100
  $36
  DeltaPoint (Without Mount)
  x1
  0.02 kg
  +3*
  +1
  -2
  -4
  100
  $30
  *Bonus is +4 at Point-Blank Range (one-half Short Range).
   
  
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  Nightforce ATACR
       Notes: Though Nightforce scopes are sold exclusively by an American company and mostly in the US, the scopes themselves are
  made in Japan. The ATACR (Advanced TACtical Riflescope) is built with the company’s credo: Rugged, Reliable, Repeatable.  Like
  many higher-end scopes, a lift on a turret returns the spring-loaded wheel to zero.  The lenses are made of ED glass, which has
  excellent light transmission properties and color contrast.  The reticle may be MilDot or MOA, and is illuminated with variable
  brightness. Both provide fast Kentucky windage and precise ranging.  The mount is a low-profile ZeroHold mount.
       The ATACR is highly resistant to jarring and rough handling, while retaining its zero and settings on the scope. The turrets are
  capped, and the turret must be pushed down to change settings. This prevents accidental settings changes. Elevation and windage
  are already fine adjustable in 0.25 MOA or 0.1 Mrad increments, but a turret for even finer modifications is provided.  Parallax is
  adjusted for using special marks on the reticle. Lifting a turret returns the measurement to the shooter’s zero.
       The F1 features a choice of three MilDot and one MOA reticle.  The others have a choice of one each.  The Enhanced version has
  XtremeSpeed thread making for very fast diopter adjustments.  It has double the field of view of its brother scope, the ATACR F1; at
  5x, the Field of view is 5.74 meters wide.
   
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  ATACR F1
  4-16x42
  0.85 kg
  -1
  0
  +3
  +4
  941
  $961
  ATACR
  4-16x50
  0.94 kg
  -1
  0
  +3
  +4
  1007
  $1029
  ATACR F1
  5-25x56
  1.07 kg
  -2
  -1
  +4
  +5
  1105
  $1184
  ATACR Enhanced
  5-25x56
  1.11 kg
  -2
  -1
  +5
  +5
  1117
  $1196
   
  Sightmark Core SX
       Notes: The Core SX series comes in several flavors, each to cover a different sort of shooting and firearm.  They are, in general,
  made for use by smaller-caliber and non-ordinary weapons. Each model is tested on the type of firearm they would be used for and
  tested in field conditions, with the testing shooter making notes the whole way.  They are also benchrest tested.  The interior of the
  tubes are nitrogen-filled and purged of air, and sealed against the outside air.
       The Core SX 1x24 Shotgun Scope is designed for short-range shot or slugs, with a red-dot sight for quick acquisition, though it
  provides no magnification (one can make adjustments to his eye, however).  It has a duplex reticle, and a wide field of view making it
  ideal for short and medium-range shots at turkey, rabbits, squirrels, and even wild boar.  It is designed to take heavy recoil (literally
  1000gs) without being bumped out of zero.  It has multicoated optics, and the scope tube is matte black anodized aluminum that is
  fog, water, mud, and dirtproof.  The reticle is black in color.
       The Core SX 1.5-4x32 is designed specifically for use on a crossbow; I don’t actually know whether it can be used on a firearm, but
  my guess would be that it could not take the shock of any but the smallest-recoiling guns.  Another such obstacle to such use would
  be that the scope reticle is adjusted to compensate for a drop of a bolt moving from 250-400 feet per second, far slower than most
  firearm rounds.  The red/black VXR-M reticle is illuminated (with 11 brightness settings), and has a wide field of view to hunt even
  whitetail and mule deer with a crossbow.
       The Core SX 2-7x32 SGR BDC is a shotgun scope.  Though it can be used for shot, its primary design use is with slug rounds,
  from lead slugs to rifled slugs to sabot slugs.  It uses an SGR Ballistic Shotgun Reticle, essentially black crosshairs with a marking
  circle in the center.  It is constructed within a single tube of aircraft aluminum with a matte black hard anodized finish.  It has
  multicoated lens coatings and resettable capped turrets, and has excellent weatherproofing.
       The Core SX 3x32 is a crossbow scope designed for larger targets or longer ranges, though it is tuned for medium-high-velocity
  crossbows (about 320 feet per second).  It is also tuned for heavier bolts.  The reticle is illuminated with a red/black VXR-L reticle with
  11 brightness settings.  The VXR-L reticle has crosshairs, interrupted on the sides and bottom by graduation lines. The reticle is
  etched into one of the internal lenses in black and illuminated in red. It does not have zoom magnification, but does have knobs for
  fine adjustments.  Construction, finish, and color as per the other Core SX scopes.
       The Core SX 3-9x40 is designed specifically for use with rimfire rifles and carbines, particularly those firing rounds like .17 Hornady
  Magnum Rimfire and .17 Mach 2 which have greater range for their size. The BDC reticle has holdover points out to 200 yards, though
  with Kentucky Windage greater-range shots may be made.  It is specifically calibrated for 40-grain standard velocity and 29-grain high-
  velocity rounds, though of course other weight rounds may be sighted in.  It is otherwise constructed like the SGR BDC, with finger
  turrets and return to zero features, as well as turrets capped against weather.
       The Core SX 4x32 scope is also a rimfire scope; however, it can be useful on certain rimfire pistols, though it is primarily for rifles
  and carbines.  It is designed for quick target acquisition, with a BDC reticle. Except for its fixed magnification (with fine adjustments
  that can be made), it has roughly the same construction as the Core SX 3-9x40.  There is a new version of the 4x32 scope, designed
  for the same actions, and virtually the same as the original 4x32 Rimfire scope.  It does, however have turrets that are capped and all
  of which are immediately resettable to zero with a push.  The scope is made of stronger 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum, finished the same
  way as other Core SX scopes.  Field of View is a full 11 meters at 100 meters.  It is much lighter than its predecessor, due to lighter
  materials.
       The Core SX 4x32 Pistol is, as the name suggests, designed for use with pistols, revolvers, bolt-action, and single-shot designed
  
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  for hunting.  It is designed to take the punishment meted out by the recoil of even .500 Wyoming Magnum rounds.  It is able to take up
  to 800gs of force, and has an eye relief of over 43 centimeters and an eyepiece diameter of 38 millimeters.  Field of view is 4.16
  meters at 100 meters. The reticle is a metal overlay to an interior lens, black in color and a TDR (Tapered Duplex Reticle)-type reticle. 
  Finish and construction is as almost all the rest of Core SX scope.  As hunting handguns are light, the Pistol Scope has been kept as
  light as possible.
       The Core SX 10-40x56 CBR is the only scope of this series that is a “normal” scope, designed for rifles of all calibers for long-range
  shooting, though effective for all types of long-range shooting, the Rifle Scope is designed specifically for long-range competition and
  hunting.  The tube is of harder 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum, finished to the regular matte black hard anodized.  It is otherwise, for the
  most part, built to the same construction standards as other Core SX scopes.  The CBR reticle is etched black on the central lens, and
  illumination is red and overlays the black of the etching.  Windage and elevation are in 0.125 MOA clicks, with pop-up turrets offering
  up to 40 MOA of travel, and a push on a turret to reset to zero.  Like other Core SX illuminated scopes, the Rifle Scope uses a CR
  2032 battery, which in this case provides 100 hours of power at maximum illumination.
  Scope
  Magnification &
  Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max
  Obs
  Range
  Price
  Core SX 1x24 Shotgun Scope
  1x24
  0.31 kg
  +3*
  +1
  -3
  -5
  459
  $41
  Core SX 1.5-4x32 Crossbow Scope
  1.5-4x32
  0.45 kg
  +2*
  +1
  +1
  0
  612
  $60
  Core SX 2-7x32 Shotgun Scope
  2-7x32
  0.4 kg
  +2*
  +1
  +2
  +2
  832
  $82
  Core SX 3x32 Crossbow Scope
  3x32
  0.4 kg
  +2
  +1
  +1
  +1
  907
  $91
  Core SX 3-9x40 Rimfire Scope
  3-9x40
  0.4 kg
  +2
  +1
  +3
  +3
  1256
  $124
  Core SX 4x32 Rimfire Scope
  4x32
  0.4 kg
  +2
  +1
  +2
  +2
  795
  $83
  Core SX New 4x32 Rimfire Scope
  4x32
  0.33 kg
  +2
  +1
  +2
  +2
  795
  $83
  Core SX 4x32 Pistol Scope
  4x32
  0.28 kg
  +2*
  +1
  +1
  0
  716
  $75
  Core SX 10-40x56 Rifle Scope
  10-40x56
  0.87 kg
  -2
  -1
  +4
  +5
  2575
  $280
  *At point-blank (half short range), the bonus is one greater.
   
  Sightmark Wolverine
       Notes: The Wolverine is designed specifically for shotguns and SBRs; it is a red-dot sight meant for CQB.  There are two varieties,
  the CSR and FSR.  The CSR features a 4 MOA red dot reticle with adjustable brightness for its reticle.  Power consumption is very
  low, and a battery lasts a long time in it.  It has a night vision mode, and can be clipped to a night vision scope. The housing is a single
  6061-T6 structure in a shockproof housing.  The housing is covered in rubber and the lenses are scratchproof, anti-reflective, and is
  fog-proof and nitrogen-purged.  It has an IP67 waterproof rating and submersible to a meter.  It /2
  has an adjustable height mount.
       The FSR is also designed for short-range engagements and is specifically designed for the AR platform.  It has a longer objective
  lens that allows for more rapid target acquisition and offers a 2 MOA reticle.  The FSR is otherwise the same as the CSR and has the
  same features.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Wolverine CSR
  1x23
  0.29 kg
  +3*
  +1
  -3
  -5
  440
  $39
  Wolverine FSR
  1x28
  0.35 kg
  +4*
  +1
  -2
  -4
  496
  $44
  *At point-blank (half short range), the bonus is one greater.
   
  Trijicon ACOG
       Notes: Though some versions (such as the 4x32) were present well before the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Trijicon ACOG
  made its name there – first as the standard optic of the US Marines, and then of the US Army, replacing a plethora of earlier
  experiments with other scopes.  And though it has been supplemented by other scopes and engagement optics, it still figures greatly
  in US Military use, as well as with some local and national police forces around the world.  Since that first 4x32, many other types,
  sizes, and strengths of ACOG have been developed, so that there now some 15 Trijicon ACOGs.
       The ACOG is designed to be a small and light package, for increasing the chance of hitting with short-to-medium-range shots, and
  even having a better-than-average chance of hitting long-range targets.  The reticles are simple. Most ACOGs use a fiberoptic tube
  and tritium to illuminate the reticle, though some use an LED powered by a single AA battery. (It goes without saying that these are
  better in dark conditions.)  The ACOGs have a wide field of vision, and most are small and deliberately do not offer high magnification,
  to increase their utility in CQB. Some are designed to fit into the AR-15/M-16/M-4 carrying handle, but most are designed to use the
  ACOG’s Picatinny or Weaver rail interface.
       The following ACOGs are designed for AR carrying handles. The TA44 is designed especially for CQB and point-blank shots, and
  
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  has very low magnification.  It is designed for mounting on an AR-15/M-16/M-4 carrying handle, and one would find difficulty mounting
  it any other way (Impossible: Gunsmith, to mount it on another type of rifle). The reticle is simple, with an amber, red, or green circle
  with a dot of the same color in the center.  This is supplemented by a black vertical line to estimate windage adjustments.  The TA45
  has either an 8 MOA triangle reticle with a vertical base line (top two-thirds colored, bottom black), or a colored crosshair with black
  ends. The TA47 is the same, but with a higher magnification, and a third reticle choice – a circle instead of a triangle.  The TA50 has
  crosshairs or circles, and comes in low height or standard-height versions.
       The following are designed specifically for mounting on Picatinny or Weaver Rails, and have adjustable height.  The TA33-C is
  further designed to mount on either 5.56mm/.223 or ,300/.308/7.62mm-series caliber rifles, and come with either a colored chevron
  reticle with crosshatched vertical line below, crosshairs, or a circle with a crosshatched black line below.  The circle on the
  .300/.308/7.62mm version is larger than on the 5.56mm/.223 versions. 
       The following come in either carrying handle or Picatinny/Weaver rail mounts with adjustable height.  They TA11 version for
  carrying handles comes with a reticle with a small circle (called a Donut) with a vertical line with crosshatches below. A chevron
  instead of a Donut, a half-Donut with a dot in the middle and a vertical black line with crosshatching, a crosshairs, of a Mil-Dot M-249-
  scope-type reticle.  The TA-11-C version has a reticle with a small colored crosshair and a black reticle, a chevron in a large circle, a
  triangle atop a vertical line with crosshatches. The same but with a chevron atop, the same with a half Donut and a dot in the middle,
  and a crosshairs. The TA11-C has a version with a reticle illuminated by LED with batteries; this is the TA11-C-LED.  Reticles for the
  .223/5.56mm versions are a chevron, donut, or horseshoe with dot in the middle, with a vertical crosshatched line. The TA110-C-LED
  offers the same reticles, but is illuminated via battery-powered LED.
       The TA11E is calibrated for 7.62mm rifles out to 800 meters.  It includes a Picatinny/Weaver rail interface. It has a chevron-type
  reticle, with a width of 5.53 MOA. The reticle comes in red, green, or amber. The reticle is illuminated with a combination of fiberoptics,
  and tritium.
       The TA01 comes in either AR handle mounts or Picatinny/Weaver mounts, and has exclusively different types of crosshairs, in
  black or red. It has fiberoptic illumination. The TA31-BAC features dual illumination – fiberoptic during the day and tritium at night. 
  Reticles span just about all of Trijicon’s reticle types, military, police, and civilian. Mounts come in both carrying handle and
  Picatinny/Weaver Rail mounts.  The TA02 is essentially the same as the TA01, but has LED illumination. The TA55-C comes only with
  a Picatinny/Weaver rail mount, and comes in versions designed for 5.56mm/.223 and .308/7.62mm.  They have only chevron with a
  vertical crosshatched line reticles, and the reticles are only in red. They are illuminated by fiberoptics and tritium. The TA648-C is
  primarily for long-range shots, and has a dual-illumination reticle of many different types.  It not only fits on a Picatinny/Weaver rail, it
  comes with a length of Picatinny Rail suitable for the receiver/barrel of a bare rifle, or one with modifications to mount a Picatinny Rail.
   
  Scope
  Magnification &
  Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  TA44
  1.5x16mm
  0.14 kg
  +3*
  +2
  -3
  -5
  484
  $43
  TA45
  1.5x24mm
  0.18 kg
  +4*
  +3
  -2
  -4
  545
  $49
  TA47
  2x20mm
  0.18 kg
  +2*
  +2
  +3
  +2
  967
  $188
  TA-50 (Standard Height)
  3x24mm
  0.17 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +2
  1020
  $199
  TA-50 (Low Mount)
  3x24mm
  0.16 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +2
  1020
  $199
  TA33-C
  3x30mm
  0.22 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +2
  1084
  $212
  TA11/TA11-C
  3.5x35mm
  0.4 kg
  +2
  +2
  +4
  +3
  1252
  $245
  TA11E
  3.5x35mm
  0.4 kg
  +2
  +2
  +4
  +3
  1252
  $245
  TA110-C-LED
  3.5x35mm
  0.53 kg
  +2
  +2
  +4
  +3
  1252
  $248
  TA01
  4x32mm
  0.28 kg
  +1
  +2
  +4
  +3
  1284
  $257
  TA31-BAC
  4x32mm
  0.34 kg
  +1
  +2
  +4
  +3
  1284
  $260
  TA02-LED/TA02-C-LED
  4x32mm
  0.51 kg
  +1
  +2
  +4
  +3
  1284
  $263
  TA55-C
  5.5x50mm
  0.73 kg
  -1
  +1
  +4
  +4
  1888
  $383
  TA648-C
  6x48mm
  1.05 kg
  -1
  0
  +5
  +4
  1935
  $498
  *At point-blank (half short range), the bonus is one greater.
   
  Trijicon RX34 Reflex Sight
       Notes: The latest of Trijicon’s reflex sight line, the RX34 has a field of view of 4.5 MOA and is designed specifically for CQB.  The
  reticle consists of a simple amber dot in the center of the sight.  The RX34 is designed for use in low light, daylight, or no light; it is
  mildly illuminated.  It is designed to give a quick-acquisition sight picture with pinpoint accuracy with a large sight picture and realistic
  color.  The Rx34’s lenses are not reflective.  It is built for both-eyes-open shooting.
       The normal RX34 does not come with the hardware to mount it to a rifle.  The RX01NSN comes with a Picatinny/Weaver rail
  interface.
  
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  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  RX34
  1x42mm
  0.23 kg
  +4*
  +2
  -2
  -4
  501
  $55
  *At Point-Blank range (one-half short range) bonus is +5.
   
  Trijicon Sealed Reflex Sight
       Notes: The SRS is an interesting sort of Optic: it does have a space for a lithium battery, but it primarily for use at night and
  indoors, as during the day, the SRS is powered by a wrap-around solar panel atop the scope.  This panel also recharges the battery. 
  The solar panel will also work in cloudy weather, even heavy clouds, and indoors if under electric lights.  The switch from solar to
  battery power and back again is seamless, with no blinking of the scope or its reticle.  The only time id doesn’t work is when the
  battery is discharged and there is no daylight or electric light available, in which case no reticle will be seen and no brightening of
  sighting through the scope.  The battery will power the SRS for about 15 hours (and a total of 50-80,000 hours of use with repeated
  charging); the solar panel will provide power as long as there is daylight or electric light available. For the most part, you should not
  run out of power. The SRS is essentially otherwise a red-dot-type scope, similar in concept to an ACOG.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Sealed Reflex Sight
  1x28mm
  0.38 kg
  +4*
  +2
  -2
  -4
  501
  $55
  *At Point-Blank range (one-half short range) bonus is +5.
   
  Trijicon Vudu
       Notes: The Vudu is a series of compact scopes useful for both close range and some longer-range work.  The Vudu may have one
  of two reticles at the buyer’s often: a circular at short range and a crosshair at long range, or a circular at short range and a smaller
  circle/crosshair at medium range. The Vudu is designed to be equally handy on a bolt or lever-action rifle as on a semiautomatic; the
  smaller ones can be used on larger pistols. The Speed Ring reticle allows for quick snap shots at short range, but accuracy at higher
  magnifications. It is designed for short to medium shots, including CQB.  They are made of 7075 T6 aluminum and are quite tough in
  action.  They are so tough, Trijicon offers a lifetime warranty on the Vudu.  Illumination controls are push buttons, and there is a turret
  on top for windage adjustments and turrets on the sides for elevation adjustments; they are click adjustable and have turret locks. 
  They have an EZ Stop zero adjustment feature, returning the magnification to base at a click. They have a parallax adjustment for
  long-range shots. Finish is uniformly black.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Vudu
  1-6x24
  0.56 kg
  +4
  +2
  -1
  -3
  526
  $95
  Vudu
  2.5x10x44
  0.76 kg
  +3
  +2
  +1
  -2
  790
  $154
  Vudu
  3.5x18x50
  0.94 kg
  +2
  +2
  +3
  +2
  967
  $188
   
  Tru-Glo TRUTEC Red Dot Sight
       Notes: This is a relatively short, compact re-dot sight designed for CQB, though it has some utility at medium range.  It has a 2
  MOA reticle for precise aiming, and a circle around this reticle.  It has push-button controls, such as brightness, focus, eye vision, and
  auto-on and auto-off features.  In addition, the Tru-Glo TRUTEC has a timer that can turn the brightness off after a given period. It’s
  shock-resistant to 1000g, and waterproof and fog proof, and sealed against gas (or the outside atmosphere – the device is filled with
  nitrogen).  It has click windage and elevation adjustments.  It mounts to either a Picatinny or Weaver rail, and includes high and low-
  mounting bases.  It is known for long battery like on a CR3032 battery.
  Scope
  Magnification & Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  TRUTEC Red Dot
  1x20mm
  0.2 kg
  +4*
  +1
  Nil
  Nil
  428
  $60
  *At Point-Blank range (one-half short range) bonus is +5.
   
  Vortex Diamondback/Diamondback HD
      Notes: The Diamondback is a line of riflescopes, some of which can be used as pistol scopes and shotgun scopes.  The tube is of
  one-piece aircraft aluminum alloy blocks, purged with argon for most models.  The lenses are multicoated with XD extra-low
  dispersion glass, which increases resolution and color fidelity. The left side turret corrects for parallax and focus, with a push on top
  returning them to zero.  The knobs are small to allow a perfect mounting height.  They are water and weatherproof, dust and dirtproof. 
  The HP versions have a quick 4x zoom and focus. Lenses exposed to air have antireflective coatings.
       The Diamondback 1.75-5x32 rifle scope is also useful to shotgunners and pistoleers.  It is available with a V-Plex reticle.  The
  reticle has features for estimating range, holdover, and wind drift correction. The turrets are capped, allowing re-indexing and re-
  
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  zeroing, and providing additional protection for the knobs.
       The Diamondback 2-7x35 is essentially a larger version of the above – intended for rifles, but easily used on shotguns and pistols.
  It is designed to take the recoil of even heavy-caliber rifle rounds.  The Precision-Glide Erector System uses added components in the
  zoom feature to ensure smooth zooming.
       The Diamondback HP 2-8x32 is also similar to the 2-7x35 scope, except for its HP features, and slightly greater magnification and
  lesser focal length.  It uses a second focal plane reticle, which is a V-Plex reticle.  The right side knob has a capped finger knob that
  does fine magnification adjustments and parallax adjustments.
       The Diamondback 3-9x40 is similar to the above scopes in construction and features, except for its magnification.  It is not only
  meant for rifles, but muzzleloaders and shotguns firing slugs.  It is too big for pistols except the longest of them. It uses a V-Plex MOA
  reticle.  The Diamondback 3.5-10x50 is designed for the same applications, but also meant to sight on targets at a longer range. 
       The Diamondback 3-12x42 HP is designed for longer-ranged shots, especially from magnum and other high-powered rifles; they
  otherwise have all the features of previous HP-equipped scopes.
       The Diamondback 4-20x40 is also meant for long-range shots, primarily from centerfire long-range and magnum rifles, but also
  useable with muzzleloaders and shotguns slugs.  It uses a V-Plex Dead-Hold BDC reticle, which helps stabilize the reticle.  It has low
  capped knobs which are finger-actuated.  The Diamondback 4-20x40 AO is identical except for the Adjustable Objective, which makes
  for finder adjustments, especially on long-range targets.
       The Diamondback 4-16x42 HP has, of course, the HP features, and also uses low dispersion glass which increases color fidelity
  and light-gathering ability.  Turrets are designed for low mounting.
       The Diamondback 2-7x35 Rimfire is, as the name suggests, designed specifically for the shorter ranges of rimfire rounds. 
  However, with a 50-meter parallax setting, it is just as useful for shotguns firing shot and muzzleloaders.  Construction is otherwise like
  other Diamondback scopes, but it has a crystal-clear, tack-sharp reticle.
  Scope
  Magnification &
  Length
  Weight
  Short
  Medium
  Long
  Extreme
  Max Obs
  Range
  Price
  Diamondback 1.75-5x32
  1.75-5x32
  0.36 kg
  +3*
  +1
  -1
  -3
  684
  $124
  Diamondback 2-7x35
  2-7x35
  0.4 kg
  +3*
  +1
  0
  -1
  748
  $208
  Diamondback HP 2-8x32
  2-8x32
  0.45 kg
  +3*
  +1
  0
  -1
  761
  $212
  Diamondback 3-9x40
  3-9x40
  0.41 kg
  +2
  +1
  +1
  0
  982
  $274
  Diamondback 3.5-10x50
  3.5-10x50
  0.46 kg
  +2
  +1
  +2
  +2
  1138
  $318
  Diamondback HP 3-12x42
  3-12x42
  0.51 kg
  +2
  +1
  +3
  +3
  1101
  $339
  Diamondback 4-20x40
  4-20x40
  0.41 kg
  +1
  0
  +5
  +4
  1449
  $447
  Diamondback AO 4-20x0
  4-20x40
  0.48 kg
  +1
  0
  +5
  +4
  1449
  $470
  Diamondback HP 4-16x42
  4-16x42
  0.61 kg
  +1
  0
  +4
  +2
  1337
  $425
  Diamondback 2-7x35 Rimfire
  2-7x35
  0.4 kg
  +3*
  +1
  0
  -1
  748
  $208
   
  
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