Sightron S-TAC 1-4.5×21 Riflescope ($499.99)

As end-users continue to realize the general-purpose utility of the AR15, the more popular low-power variable optics (LPVO) have become, and it’s been a slow but steady domination over red dot optics. A durable, multipurpose LPVO with useable reticles, daylight bright aiming points coupled with a forgiving eye box all but overshadow the one-trick pony that is a red dot sight.

The S-TAC 1-4.5×24 SR1 Service Rifle Scope is a valuable tool for competitive shooters who are looking for some of the very best optical technology in their LPVO. Designed and engineered for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Service Rifle and NRA High Power Rifle competition use, the S-TAC 1-4.5×24 SR1 utilizes custom Sightron optical glass with exclusive MC-333 lens multi-coatings. This combination provides outstanding light transmission and reduced flare for optimal target acquisition. Housed in a durable 30mm aircraft-aluminum maintube, the S-TAC 1-4.5×24 SR1 is engineered to be shockproof up to 1,000G’s. The tube is also nitrogen-charged to be fog-proof and waterproof to IPX7 standards.

Sightron’s exclusive ExacTrack erector tube system provides consistent, reliable, and repeatable windage and elevation adjustments. The scope provides an impressive 100 MOA of elevation travel and 60 MOA of windage travel in 1/4-MOA clicks. The new SR1 reticle provides a clean sight picture with an eye-catching 9 MOA circle surrounding a 1/2-MOA precision aiming dot. One MOA stadia lines on the horizontal and lower vertical areas also help draw the eye to the center of the reticle. For more information contact Sightron; Tel.: (919)562-3000; Web: sightron.com