If you’re in the market for a rifle scope that you can use to hit things that are far away, there’s some good news for you in 2023. If you’re in the market for a more purposeful rifle scope, like a fixed 4X or standard of the industry once 3-9X, you may need to turn on your time machine. Consumers drive the market, and the market says we need more long-range optics, and that’s what 2023 has given us. From a 1-10X LPVO to a 5-30X riflescope that sells for less than seven Benjamins , you should be able to find something you like this year. Of course, there will of course be some new red dot visuals as well. From around $370 to ten times that, here are the latest rifle ranges for 2023.
Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30X56 FFP
Bushnell has created a new rifle scope that should appeal to both hard shooters and those who enjoy long-range precision game. This new scope is called the Match Pro ED 5-30X56 FFP. It offers a 6X zoom factor, a large objective and a first focal plane reticle. The ED in the name means that this rifle scope has extremely low dispersion glass and all external lens surfaces are treated with Bushnell’s EXO barrier coating. This scope has a 34mm barrel and 30 MIL/103 MOA elevation range. The adjustment turrets include a zero stop and a pop-up revolution indicator. The DM2 reticle is illuminated with 11 brightness settings and parallax is adjustable from 15 yards to infinity. The scope also comes with a threaded pickguard and removable throw lever, and you get it all for just $699.
Crimson Trace HardLine 1-10X28mm
A new addition to the Crimson Trace HardLine optic line is the 1-10X28mm. This Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) is built on a 34mm aerospace aluminum tube and weighs 18 ounces. The scope is equipped with a second illuminated reticle in the focal plane called the CT TR1, and is available in MOA or MIL configurations. The eye relief is set at 3.5 inches, the zero-reset adjustment turrets are covered, and the scope is shockproof, waterproof, and nitrogen-purged. A removable throw lever, flip-up lens hoods, and a lifetime warranty are standard at $649. This should make a fantastic optic for a modern general purpose sporting rifle.
German precision optics
Spectra 6X 4.5-27X50i SFP
For 2023 GPO has launched several new optical sights. The first is the Spectra 6X 4.5-27X50i SFP. Billed as the ultimate long-range hunting scope, it has many features that long-range hunters should appreciate. The grid, which is illuminated, is busy but provides plenty of reference points for elevation and wind bearing. It has fully multi-coated lenses with total light transmission rated at 92 percent. The Spectra 6X comes with uncovered turrets with ¼ MOA click adjustment with a zero-stop lock and 30 MOA of adjustment. The scope also has a parallax adjustment knob, a removable throw lever, and clear lens hoods with an MSRP of $1,249. Should work well for center shots on steel or wool at distance.
Spectra 1.5-8X44i with G4i reticle
At the first SHOT show I attended, a new field net would have been big news. That is no longer the case. Today, manufacturers create new meshes that can solve computing problems all the time. However, I think this network is newsworthy because, unlike most new articles, this one is simple. GPO has added their very practical illuminated hunting reticle to one of their very practical hunting rifle scopes. Their Spectra 1.5-8X44i rifle scope now has the G4i reticle. This is a #4 German style fine wire mesh with a small illuminated dot in the center. The brightness of the reticle is fully adjustable and decreases when the object has been stationary for more than three hours. This is a great reticle option, in a great hunting scope, with a suggested retail price of $949.
Reflex point of the spectrum
Another new GPO optic is purpose-built for pistols. It’s the Spectra Reflex Dot and it’s the first of its kind from GPO. It features dense polymer lenses that are fully coated with GPObright. And like all GPO products, it is 100 percent tested in Germany. The Spectra Reflex Dot has a built-in photo sensor that adjusts the brightness of the 3mm red dot automatically depending on external conditions. There are also no buttons to break; The view is ready to go all the time and has a built-in motion sensor to turn the view on and off. Battery life is rated at 25,000 hours. At just 1.04 inches wide, 1.6 inches long, and 0.90 inches high, this display is incredibly compact and weighs just three-quarters of an ounce. It should fit a wide variety of handguns and comes with a rail mount for a carbine or rifle. Optics will cost around $379.
Khales K525i DLR
Although very popular in Europe, you don’t hear much about Khales optics in the United States. Their new range for 2023 is the K525i DLR. It has a 5X zoom factor with magnification from 5X to 25X. The elevation turret features 100 clicks/10 mils per turn, with highly visible indicators, and the SKMR4’s first focal plane reticle should be ideal for match shooting or field use. It has a 56mm objective and a field of view of 23.16 feet (5X) at 100 yards. What’s unique about the K525i DLR is that all operating elements—including the top-mount parallax adjustment—can be easily manipulated with either hand. This is a relatively compact space with an overall length of only 14 inches. It has a 34mm tube and weighs 35 ounces. MSRP is $3,943.
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Zeiss LRP S3
The new LRP S3 line of rifles – which includes a 4-25X50mm model and a 6-36X56mm model – are fantastically configured for precision shooting or long-range shooting. Both have a 34mm barrel and a daylight-visible front focal plane with illuminated ZF-MOAi or ZF-MRi reticle that has 160 MOA/46.5 MRAD (4-25X) 110 MOA adjustment /32 MRAD (6-36X). These lenses are constructed with ED glass and multi-coated lenses and offer 90 percent light transmission. Zeiss LotuTec and T* mounts are standard, as are highly visible turret markings, a zero stop, a wind-lock switch and a throw lever. With 3.0 to 3.5 inches of eye relief, the 4-25X weighs 36.7 ounces, is 13.4 inches long, and retails for $2,199. The 6-36X version weighs 39.1 ounces, is 15.1 inches long, and costs $2,499.