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Lower power variable optics (LPVO) have become increasingly popular.
Riton Optics is bringing the 5 Tactix 1-10x24mm rifle scope to the market.
The Hunt Fish Shoot teams gives the Riton Optics 5 Tactix 1-10×24 scope a thorough test on the Springfield SAINT rifle.
And it found a home on our Springfield SAINT Edge AR-15 rifle.
[Not familiar with these kinds of optics?
Read our articleWhat Is an LPVO Scope?for more information.]
The Riton Optics 5 Tactix 1-10×24 is a first focal plane scope, meaning the reticle appears to change size as you adjust the magnification.
[Dont understand focal planes?
ReadFirst Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Planeto learn more.]
The magnification wheel features a throw lever that can be adjusted or mounted in two different locations.
With a magnification range of 1-10x, the Riton scope offers a lot of reach while still offering fast target acquisition at close ranges.
The 1-10 Tactix scope features capped turrets in MIL adjustments and could be returned to zero under the cap.
The left side of the scope has an illumination knob with an off setting between each illumination setting.
When maxed out, the reticle was illuminated brightly enough to be used in bright sunlight.
Deep knurling on the zoom ring allows for quick adjustments to the scope’s magnification.
The scope itself is described as being 100 percent waterproof, fogproof and shockproof.
It has crisp, bright glass.
Edge-to-edge clarity is good, with some chromatic aberration or blur on the furthest edges.
During testing on the range, the author found the eye box was very good in the 1-6x range while high magnifications required more precise head placement for a clear reticle.
When used at distances from close quarters to 300 yards, was just about perfect.
I was impressed by how crisp the image quality was at 300-yard C-Zone steel targets.
Benefits
What does this new offering from Riton do well?
The Riton scope proved to be a good performer at half the price that some of its competitors cost.
Number one on my list is how crisp and clean the images were.
Although I personally prefer MOA measurements with my optics, for MIL fans, this thing is spot on.
Holdovers and turret adjustments were spot on, with no issues tracking.
The build quality on the scope is on par with other scopes in this price range, and above.
The focus wheel and magnification wheel adjustments were smooth and had just the right amount of tension on them.
Being critical of things allows me to notice aspects of a product that some may overlook.
Overall, this 1-10 LPVO from Riton has many great features, and the positives outweigh one noticeable negative.
What is this negative, you ask?
Having experience using other 1-10X LPVOs, the eye box from 7X-10X is exceptionally tight.
Although not a deal breaker, it is definitely something of note.
It is packed full of features and comes in a popular higher-tier FFP reticle setting.
And you get a lot of scope for your money with this one.
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Riton Optics5 Tactix 1-1024
SAINTEdge Series
