Variable Scopes

Burris XTR II

Very sturdy construction overall. Burris’ ‘5X zoom system’ adds a nice touch.

Steiner T5Xi

Great fit and finish with one of the best elevation turrets in the business.

EOTech Vudu

Significant magnification despite extremely compact dimensions. It’s no wonder elite military units field EOTech products.

Riton RT-S MOD 7

This up-and-coming company makes a great overall package at an affordable price point.

Sig Sauer SIERRA3BDX

This is cutting-edge technology that no one else has—and it’s crazily affordable in the high-end scope realm.

Athlon Ares ETR

Bright glass and nice turret feel. Its illuminated reticle is tack sharp.

Sightmark Pinnacle TMD

Top-notch fit and finish. Surprising quality for the price point.

Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR II Pro

This is one really tough optic with great glass. Its large adjustment knobs are easy to grasp.

Leupold Mark 5HD

Excellent fit and finish, and clear glass while remaining lightweight.

Trijicon AccuPower

Trijicon released the AccuPower line in 2018 with much anticipation from the shooting community. Trijicon has always had amazing glass in its military-grade ACOGs, so everyone was excited to see that amazingness come through in a new magnified optic, and it seems the company succeeded. While I wasn’t as...