Top 10 best optics for rifles
Finding the best optics for rifles suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Best optics for rifles
1. Vortex Optics Crossfire Red Dot Sight - 2 MOA Dot
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WATERPROOFDescription
Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight is arguably one of the best NEW and affordable dots on the market. Vortex spares no expense on their optics. The Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight is no different. Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight provides a functionality and durability that is top-of-the-line. With its' lightweight and ultra-compact design and unlimited eye-relief, the Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight features an amazing 2-MOA easy acquisition dot and 11 levels of brightness. The Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight will not disappoint with its' rapid engagement of targets while out in the great outdoors. Should you be wanting to buy a top of the line red dot sight that won't eradicate your bank account, choose the Vortex Crossfire Red Dot Sight.2. Sightmark SM26008 Ultra Shot Plus Red Dot Sights
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Red and green reticle illuminationDigital switch controls
Multiple reticles. Item has a one hour shut off to help maximize battery life
Adjustable quick detach weaver mount
Parallax corrected
Description
Designed for shotguns, rifles, and pistols, the Sightmark Mini Shot Pro Spec with red and green reticle is equipped with a scratch-resistant lens and a battery life up to 10,000 hours.3. Twod 1x22mm 5 MOA Red Green Dot Sight,Reflex Holographic Tactical Scope Dual Color Illuminated Compact Micro Red/Green Reticle with Circle Dot Micro Rifle Scope Fits 21mm Picatinny Rail Mount
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Adjustment knobs:Easily switches from a green dot to a red dot.Red or Green Dot Adapts to Any Environmental Background.Finger adjustable rheostat enables user-controlled brightness of the green/red dot.Unlimited field of view :Great Field of View and Unlimited Eye Relief offer target scanning over the total field of engagement.Clear and Sharp 5.0 MOA Dot Sight,user-defined, green or red dot for pinpoint accuracy.
Quick target acquisition:Aim and Instant Lock On Target to Enhance Shooting Accuracy and Performance.Unlimited field of view offers target scanning over the total field of engagement.
Compact and lightweight:Dust Proof, Shock Proof & Fog Proof.Right for handguns, rimfire rifles, shotguns, pistols, blackpowders and crossbows Integrated picatinny/Weaver exchangeable mount for mounting the sight to a weapon.
Fully Multi-Coated: Multicoated optics with anti-reflective coating on at least one lens surface reduces light loss and glare due to reflection offering a brighter, higher-contrast image.
Description
Descrpition:
The 1x22 Red / Green Dot Sight from Twod fast target acquisition, pinpoint accuracy and a wide field of view. It is the perfect illuminated sight for handguns, rimfire rifles, shotguns, pistols, blackpowders and crossbows. This dot sight has a user-selectable red or green 5 MOA reticle and a finger adjustable rheostat allowing variable reticle brightness control. Anti-reflective coating, unlimited eye relief and multi-coated optics create a sight with optimum performance at an affordable price. This scope is protected by Twod's 1 year limited Red Dot warranty. It includes a CR2032 lithium battery and scope covers.
Reference: HD22M1AJ
Reticle Type: 5 MOA Dot
Reticle Color: Red and Green
Reticle Brightness settings: 0-5
Magnification: 1x
Objective Lens Diameter: 22mm
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Field of View (m@100m): 10.7
Parallax Free @ yds: 20
Click Value(1 click=1 MOA)
Windage(MOA): 30
Elevation(MOA): 30
Powered by 3V Lithium Battery (CR2032)
Dust Proof, Shock Proof & Fog Proof
Rail Type: 21mm Weaver rail
Package Weight: 8.82oz
Package size:3.94*3.15*2.36inch
Package Includes:
1 x Red / Green Dot Scope
1 x Clean Cloth
1 x Wrench
1 x Instruction
2x CR 2032 Battery
4. Vortex Optics Strikefire II Red Dot Sight - 4 MOA Red/Green Dot
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12-hour auto-shutdown feature maximizes battery life. Typical battery life is 300 hours at maximum brightness and 6,000 hours at minimum brightness settingO-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments.
Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition while allowing shooter choice of dot color.
Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact while remaining compact and lightweight.
Puts the optic bore center 40 mm above the base, providing lower 1/3 co-witness with iron sights on flat top AR-15 rifles.
Description
STRIKEFIRE2: When situations demand split-second target acquisition and maximum field of view, mount up the StrikeFire II and shoot-both eyes open. Feature-rich, versatile and reliable, the StrikeFire II is a great choice for shooters who want a quality red dot sight, but don't want to break the bank. Features sleek rear-facing controls for power on/off and easy adjustment of ten dot intensity levels-lowest two settings are night-vision compatible. Automatically returns to the last dot intensity used when powered up. The 30mm aluminum alloy chassis provides extra-high recoil rating and is waterproof and fogproof. Strike fast!5. Tacticon Armament Predator V1 Red Dot Sight | Green Dot Sight | VETERAN OWNED | Rifle Optic Reflex Sight
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TACTICONTM IS A COMBAT VETERAN OWNED COMPANY STURDIEST AND MOST ACCURATE TACTICAL OPTIC ON AMAZON - Incredibly fast target acquisition with the parallax free design. Incredibly easy to sight-in. Holds zero even after thousand of shots.RED OR GREEN DOT ADJUSTABLE BRIGHTNESS - Whether you are shooting at dawn, dusk, night, or the middle of the day we engineered this to allow for 5 different brightness levels with both red and green dot selections.
CO-WITNESSES BEAUTIFULLY - This red/green dot scope was engineered to co-witness perfectly with iron sights. TACTICONTM brand iron sights work the best with this optic.
WATERPROOF AND FOG PROOF - Sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture or dust from getting inside and nitrogen purged to prevent fogging inside the glass optic.
LIFETIME WARRANTY AND EXTRA BATTERY INCLUDED! A no hassle 100% satisfaction guarantee with every sight. 1 lithium-ion battery PLUS 1 extra battery is included!
Description
THE QUALITY The TacticonTM Predator V1 Red Dot Sight is a high-quality aluminum alloy. This sight is waterproof and fog proof and will never take in water or fog the lenses up when you're shooting. This optic can be adjusted to red or green depending on what level of light you're shooting in. There are also 5 different brightness adjustments for both red and green color. Extra battery and lens cleaner included with your purchase. THE WARRANTY This red dot sight is fully refundable if you are not satisfied with them. We offer a lifetime warranty on the sight. THE FLEXIBILITY It is designed for any hunting or tactical rifle including Winchester, Remington, Colt, etc. and can fit ANY rifle, not just AR-15 / M-16 platform and will fit all Picatinny Rail and Weaver Rail sections. THE ADJUSTABILITY The elevation and windage are fully adjustable and very easily adjustable so you can quickly obtain an accurate zero. THE INSTALLATION Hand tightening rail mount to easily mount the red dot sight is built into the cantilever rail mount unlike most other sights on Amazon which require tools to install. How terrible would it be to get this awesome red dot sight then have to drive to the hardware just to mount them on your rifle? THE PACKAGING Whether you're keeping this for yourself or giving this to someone for an awesome gift you will be pleasantly surprised when you crack open the packaging. Makes for an awesome gift box and/or ammo box!!!6. AT3 LEOS Red Dot Sight with Integrated Laser & Riser
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Crisp 2 MOA Red Dot & Brilliant Red Laser with W/E AdjustmentIntegrated Riser Mount Housing & Flip Up Lens Caps - Tool-free Windage & Elevation Adjustments
50K Hour Max Battery Life - Surefire CR123A Included
Ideal for home defense, tactical & law enforcement, hunting, plinking, competitive shooting, or any shooting scenario where magnification is not required.
Optimized for AR rifles, sporting & hunting rifles, shotguns, air rifles, & any other weapon with a picatinny or weaver mounting rail.
Description
Accurate- Crisp 2 MOA red dot with 6 brightness settings for accurate both-eyes-open shooting
- Brilliant red laser enables rapid targeting - perfect for home defense, tight quarters, & low visibility
- Crystal-clear fogproof multi-coated optics resist scratches
- Unfailingly maintains zero - even with high-caliber weapons
- Precise digital controls to switch between laser/red dot/red dot+laser modes
- Integrated riser mount puts sight at optimal eye level, & provides lower 1/3 cowitness with AR iron sights
- Tool-free windage & elevation adjustment with integrated screwdriver on W/E caps
- Spring-assisted flip-up lens caps for rapid deployment
- Durable aluminum housing with a stealth matte-black finish
- Fully waterproof & fogproof with nitrogen purged optics
- Extra-long battery life - up to 50K hours on lowest brightness setting (red dot only); 40 hours of continuous laser use
- Rated for impacts up to 800 G's - can handle any recoil you throw at it
- Uses common CR123 lithium batteries. SurefireTM CR123A included
- Power / Obj. Lens: 1x30mm
- Reticle: 2 MOA Red Dot
- Mount height: 1.58" from rail to center of sight (Lower 1/3 cowitness with - AR iron sights)
- Battery life: up to 50K hours on lowest setting; up to 40 hours of continuous laser use
- Battery: CR123A (1 pc) - Surefire CR123A included
- Weight: 8.3 oz
- Mounting Length: 1.1 in / 28 mm
- Total Length/Width/Height: 4.3" / 2.3" / 3.1"
- W/E Click Value: 1 MOA per click
- Adj Range: +/- 50 MOA
- Parallax Free: 25 yds
- Nitrogen filled: Yes
- Waterproof/Fogproof: Yes
- Laser power: <5mw class 2
7. Sightmark Ultra Shot Multi Red & Green Plus Reflex Sight, Dark Earth
Feature
Flat dark earth HoodAdjustable quick Detach Weaver mount
IPX4 water resistant (Weatherproof)
Red and green reticle Illumination
Cast aluminum alloy housing with protective shield
Description
One of the most critical elements of close quarter shooting is quick target acquisition, a staple-feature of the Sight mark ultra shot plus reflex sight. With a crisp, Parallax corrected, scratch-resistant lens system, Unlimited eye relief, multiple reticle options and 120 MOA wind age/elevation adjustability, accurate shooting at close range has never been more forgiving. Or accurate in less than desirable conditions or positions. The feature-rich ultra shot plus reflex sight, now offered in a flat dark Earth finish, boasts numerous Red/green dots at 3 - 5 MOA with 30 - 50 MOA Crosshair/circle options, as well as Red/green illumination complete with 5 brightness settings for each color. The ultra shot Pro's durable cast-aluminum alloy housing and protective shield,.50-Cal. Recoil performance, IPX4 weatherproof rating and lifetime warranty ensures flawless all-day operation, year after year and the peace of mind in knowing if something does go awry, Sight mark is there to get you back on target. The Sight mark ultra shot plus reflex sight is powered by a single CR123A battery with a battery lifespan of 180 HRs. On high to 2,000 HRs. On low and includes a CR123A battery, neoprene sight cover, adjustment tools and an operation manual.8. Dagger Defense DDHB Red Dot Reflex sight, Reflex sight optic and substitute for holographic red dot sights
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Both red and green dot, four position reticlesComes with locking screws for your sighting adjustments
APERTURE33mm LENGTH82mm WEIGHT 291g FIELD OF VIEW 15.8m@100m RAILpicatinny
1*Type Red Dot & Green Dot Sight, CR2032 Battery- 1*Instruction Manual- 2*Allen Wrench- 1* Lens Cleaning Cloth
Description
The DDHB is constructed of aircraft grade aluminum and has four patterns of red dot reticles. Ergonomic design saves space on your picatinny rail for other accessories.9. Pinty Red & Green Reflex Holographic Rifle Scope Dot Sight 4 Different Reticles
Feature
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy construction, durable and easy to clean.Light-weight water-proof, fog-proof and shock-proof enhance performance in all weather conditions.
Red and green reticle with four patterns offer unlimited eye-relief and corrected parallax
Tubeless design with 33mm reflex lens, wide field of view.
Windage and elevation adjustable (tools included in the package), built-in picatinny mount base for easy sight remounting.
Description
Specifications:Object Aperture: 33mm
Field of View: 15.8m@100m
Output: 1MW
Battery: 1 x CR2032
Weight: 0.68lb/310g
Reticle Selector
Tube diameter: 33mm
Switch and Stepless Intensity control
Wavelength: 650nm
Power: < 5MW
Material: Aircraft grade aluminum alloy
Housing Size: 3.2x2.6inches/82x66mm
Integrated mount for standard 20mm rails
Package Includes:
1x Holographic scope with storage box
1x CR2032 battery
2x Hex wrenches
1x Cleaning cloth
1x Instructions
10. Rhino Tactical Green & Red Dot Sight for Rifles & Shotguns by Ozark Armament - Includes Picatinny Cantilever Mount Co-Witness with Iron Sights - Coated Optic
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Engineered to Withstand Even the Toughest Conditions.Tailor the Brightness to Your Environment with 5 Brightness Levels for both Red and Green Illumination.
Co-witness with standard height AR pattern sights.
Mount Quickly and Securely with the Included Cantilever Mount.
Backed by our No Questions 1 Year Warranty and Dedicated US Support.
Description
Our Rhino Red Dot Scope is read to be beaten and abused. We put it through rigorous testing to make sure it could stand up to even the harshest conditions. This no frills red or green dot scope sits perfectly atop your battle rifle to provide easy, quick targeting with the large 35mm objective. It offers absolute co-witness with standard AR pattern sights and a 4 MOA dot perfect for target acquisition.It is backed by our no questions 1 Year full warranty and dedicated US based support.
Uses CR2032 battery that is included.
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