Scopes & Red Dots
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Compare mid-power hunting scopes for long days on foot and higher-power glass for supported shots across open country. Start with Vortex Diamondback and Viper, then step up in weight and magnification only as the country demands it.
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A scope carried all day and a heavier optic used from a supported position involve different trade-offs. Compare the lower end of the magnification range as well as the maximum. More power makes a steady viewing position more important.
MOA and MRAD are different systems; keep the reticle and adjustments consistent with what you use. FFP and SFP describe how the reticle behaves as magnification changes, not an automatic quality ranking. Check the selected model and the manufacturer’s specifications.
4–16x50
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
CVLIFE EagleFeather Illuminated Holographic Hunting Rifle Scope - Green
Model: AAR00061100
5–25x56 · First Focal Plane · Zero Stop
A 5-25x56 first-focal-plane scope with zero stop and side parallax. Sold at EZshoot. Price checked Nov 10, 2026.
EZshoot 5-25x56 First Focal Plane Rifle Scope with Zero Stop, Parallax Adjustment
Model: APK01161100
Price checked Nov 10, 2026.
$208.99
SHOPat EZshoot
4–12x40 · Second Focal Plane · Non-Illuminated Dead-Hold BDC
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Hard Anodized, Non-Illuminated Dead-Hold BDC Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 12in, 14.2oz, DBK-04-BDC
Model: DBK04BDC
$234.49
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
3–12x42 · SC Plex
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Burris Fullfield 3-12x42mm 1in Tube SC Plex Riflescope, Black, 201531
Model: 201531
$259.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
4–16x44 · First Focal Plane · Non-Illuminated EBR-2C MOA
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP 4-16x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, First Focal Plane, Black, Hard Anodized, Non-Illuminated EBR-2C MOA Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 14.1in, 23.1oz, DBK-10026
Model: DBK10026
$319.49
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
3–15x44 · First Focal Plane · EBR-7C MRAD
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Vortex Venom 3-15x44 FFP EBR-7C MRAD Riflescope, 34mm Tube, Black, 17.5x 4.5x 4.0, 13.3in, 28.8oz, VEN-31502
Model: VEN31502
$374.49
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
3–12x40 · Second Focal Plane · CSHR-W
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Maven CRS.1 3-12x40 SFP CSHR-W
Model: B0FNSX6355
$425.00
SHOPat Amazon
3–15x44 · Second Focal Plane · VMR-3 MRAD
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Vortex Viper HD 3-15x44 Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, VMR-3 MRAD Reticle, Black, 13.2in, 22.5oz, VPR-31503
Model: VPR31503
3.5–10x40 · Second Focal Plane · Non-Illuminated Duplex
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Duplex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 180617
Model: 180617
$599.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
2–10x32 · First Focal Plane · Red EBR-4 MOA
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Vortex Viper PST Gen II 2-10x32mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, First Focal Plane, Black, Hard Anodized, Red EBR-4 MOA Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 12.6in, 26.3oz, PST-2101
Model: NW575
$648.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
7–35x56 · First Focal Plane · Illuminated TOR
A higher-power configuration for deliberate, supported observation and target work. Compare focal plane, reticle units and physical size before choosing.
TheOne 7-35X56 FFP Illuminated TOR - Zero Stop - 34mm Tube - MIL | TOR
Model: TO7351TOR
3–15x42 · Second Focal Plane · Red HSR-5i MRAD
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15x42mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte Anodized, Red HSR-5i MRAD Reticle, Mil Rad Adjustment, 13.4in, 19.1oz, RZR-31502
Model: RZR31502
$1,048.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
4–16x44 · Z-Plex 20
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Zeiss Conquest V4 Riflescope w/Exposed Elevation Turret, 4-16x44mm, .25 MOA, Z-Plex 20 Reticle, Side Parallax, Black, NSN 9013.10.1000, 522931-9920-080
Model: 5229319920080
$1,124.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
3–15x44 · Second Focal Plane · Duplex
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44mm 30mm Tube Riflescope, Second Focal Plane, CDS-SZL2 Side Focus Duplex Reticle, Black, 183848
Model: 183848
$1,399.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
3.6–18x44 · First Focal Plane · Non-Illuminated TMR
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm Rifle Scope, 35 mm Tube, First Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated TMR Reticle, Mil Rad Adjustment, 173296
Model: 173296
$1,999.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
2–12x42 · Second Focal Plane · FireDot Duplex
Compare magnification, eye relief and carry size for your hunting setup. Check that this exact configuration suits your rifle, rings and preferred reticle.
Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube CDS-SZL2 Illum. FireDot Duplex Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Black, 183836
Model: 183836
$2,199.99
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
2.5–20x50 · First Focal Plane · MOAR
A higher-power configuration for deliberate, supported observation and target work. Compare focal plane, reticle units and physical size before choosing.
NightForce NX8 Rifle Scope, 2.5-20x50mm, First Focal Plane, .250 MOA, MOAR Reticle, Black, Full-Size, C622
Model: C622
$2,250.00
SHOPat OpticsPlanet
5–25x56 · BRW-I
A higher-power configuration for deliberate, supported observation and target work. Compare focal plane, reticle units and physical size before choosing.
Swarovski Z5i+ 5-25x56 BT BRW-I (70211)
Model: B0DSQQPCBZ
$2,299.00
SHOPat Amazon
5–25x56 · First Focal Plane · 0 MOA
A higher-power configuration for deliberate, supported observation and target work. Compare focal plane, reticle units and physical size before choosing.
NightForce ATACR 5-25x56mm ZeroStop Rifle Scope, 34mm Tube, First Focal Plane, .250 MOA MOAR F1, 34mm, Black, C545
Model: C545
