This collection contains rifle scopes for short distances. Most of them are low power variable optics (LPVO) that start at 1x, such as 1-4x24, 1-5x24 and 1-6x24. At 1x you aim with both eyes open, almost like with a red dot. At the top magnification you can still aim at targets further away. The collection also contains Vector Optics Paragon prism scopes with fixed 1x, 3x or 4x magnification. Prism scopes are shorter than classic scopes with a zoom.
The scopes come from Vector Optics, Sightmark and Firefield. Vector Optics series in this collection are Constantine, Continental, Forester, Grizzly, Paragon and Tauron.
Reading the title
The numbers in the title give the magnification and the objective lens. A 1-6x24 scope zooms from 1x to 6x and has a 24 mm objective lens. A larger objective lets in more light but makes the scope bigger. FFP means first focal plane: the reticle grows with the magnification, so its marks stay correct at every setting. SFP means second focal plane: the reticle keeps the same size, and its marks are exact at one magnification only. "Fiber" or "i" in the title marks an illuminated reticle.
Tube diameter and rings
The product description gives the main tube diameter, most often 30 mm, sometimes 1 inch (25.4 mm) or 34 mm. Your scope rings must match it. See Scope rings by diameter.
Scopes at a glance
| Scope |
Click value |
Eye relief |
Parallax |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-4x24 riflescope |
1/2 MOA |
- |
100 yards fixed |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 rifle scope |
- |
- |
- |
| Sightmark Presidio 1-6x24 CR1 SFP riflescope |
1/2 MOA |
99.1 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Sightmark Strikon VMP 1-4x22 SFP fiber riflescope |
1/10 MIL |
90 mm |
- |
| Vector Optics Constantine 1-6x24SFP Fiber riflescope |
1/2 MOA |
100 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Continental x6 1-6x24 Fiber riflescope |
1/2 MOA |
95 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Continental x6 1-6x24 riflescope |
1/10 MIL |
100 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Continental x6 1-6x24i Fiber riflescope |
1/10 MIL |
100 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Continental x6 1-6x28FFP riflescope |
1/10 MIL |
100 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Forester 1-4x24SFP rifle scope |
1/2 MOA |
90 mm |
50 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Forester 1-5x24 SFP Fiber riflescope |
- |
100 mm |
50 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Forester 1-5x24SFP GenII rifle scope |
1/2 MOA |
95 mm |
50 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Grizzly 1-4x24 Hunting riflescope |
1/2 MOA |
100 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Grizzly 1-6x24i HD Fiber riflescope |
1/10 MIL |
100 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Paragon 1X18 Mini Prism Scope |
- |
95 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Paragon 3x18 ultra compact prism rifle scope |
- |
67.5 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics Paragon 4x24 ultra compact prism rifle scope |
- |
67.5 mm |
100 yards fixed |
| Vector Optics TAURON 1-6x24 SFP riflescope |
1/10 MIL |
100 mm |
100 yards fixed |
Click value, eye relief and parallax
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Click value: how far one click of the turret moves the point of impact. 1/4 MOA moves it about 7 mm at 100 m, 1/2 MOA about 15 mm and 1/10 MIL 10 mm. Choose MOA or MIL to match the marks of the reticle.
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Eye relief: the distance between your eye and the eyepiece. A longer eye relief keeps the scope away from your eye under recoil.
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Parallax: a fixed parallax setting gives a sharp image without parallax at one distance. A side focus turret lets you set the parallax for each distance.
Almost all scopes in this collection have an illuminated reticle. The parallax is fixed, mostly at 100 yards and at 50 yards on the Forester models. At short distances a fixed parallax is enough. The Sightmark Presidio 1-6x24 and the Continental x6 1-6x28 FFP have a zero stop.
For longer distances, see Rifle scopes for mid-range shooting and Rifle scopes for long-range shooting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a 1-6x scope like a red dot?
Partly. At 1x you aim with both eyes open, and an illuminated reticle helps you find the aiming point fast. The scope is still larger and heavier than a red dot.
Which rings do I need?
Rings for the main tube of your scope, mostly 30 mm. You find the tube in the first lines of each scope description. See Scope rings by diameter.
