Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Riton Optics X3 Conquer 3-15×44
Rifle Scope Product Features
Equipped with Riton’s R3 Zero Stop Turrets for Instant and Reliable Return to Zero / Integrated Removable Throw Lever
1/4 MOA Windage and Elevation Adjustment / 6 levels of red illumination featuring on/off between each level / Fast-Focus Eyepiece
Assembled in EP-Level Clean Room / 100% Waterproof, Fog Proof and Shockproof (tested up to 1200 G’s)
Aircraft Grade Aluminum with Rugged Design Ready for the Toughest Environments
Reticle: PDTR, Illuminated / Adjustment Range: 85 MOA / Battery: CR2032
Born In The Heart Of The Wild West
Straight out of Tucson, Arizona, Riton Optics was founded in 2013 by a Law Enforcement and Military Veteran, Brady Speth, and his wife, Carrie Speth. In designing this Veteran and family owned business, the goal was to bring quality and affordability to the optics industry with the greatest focus being you: the customer and end user.
In the initial years of the business, the focus was on market research, design and testing to ensure the Riton optics line could meet all demands of the end user. With a staff of avid shooters and hunters, the product line originates through practical, real world applications providing you with the quality and functionality needed in a variety of applications. The optics are then put through a series of tests by internal experts, as well as Tier One military personnel, law enforcement officers, competitive shooters and hunters all around the world. Riton has continued to grow their product line and market share each year through the continual development of new product requested by you.
You Will See the Difference
At Riton we have an unwavering passion for offering high quality optics at the industry’s most competitive value and matched by incredible service. With each and every order we strive to surpass your expectations. From your first look through our Riton High Density glass to your interaction with our service team in Tucson, Arizona, we are confident that you will appreciate the quality of our service and products.
You will see the difference in everything we do because we are different, and we developed this company to be exactly that so that you, the consumer, get everything you deserve.
CRAFTING PRECISION OPTICS FOR ALL
We are marksman and hunters, and because we’ve been there, we’ve built an optics line to withstand it all and never let you down. Within the Riton Optics product line, you’ll see the difference in everything we do, including the high quality products at the industry’s best value and unrelenting unmatched service support.
THE RITON PROMISE
As a company founded by Law Enforcement and Military Veterans, we take our commitment to service seriously. Beyond being members of the Riton team, we are also hunters, marksmen, outdoorsmen and women, and ultimately consumers just like you. For that reason, we base our standards for service on the Golden Rule, as we will always provide you with the level of service that we expect to receive as consumers.
We take pride in providing service that exceeds your expectations and reminds you of times when good service was not a rarity.
UNLIMITED LIFETIME PROMISE
As a part of the Riton Promise we believe in providing you with the best possible service, including the industry’s best unlimited lifetime promise. The quality of our products makes this the best unlimited lifetime promise you’ll likely never have to use; however, as hunters and outdoorsmen and women, we know that bad things sometimes happen to even the most cautious.
Our unlimited lifetime promise is simple:
No proof of purchase or registration required for your Riton products.
Unlimited Lifetime Promise regardless of original purchaser.
All unlimited lifetime promise replacements will receive a brand-new product off the shelf. We will not ever replace the product with a repaired or refurbished product.
Replacement product will be shipped within 48 hours of receiving and approving your return.
Loss, theft and/or deliberately worn and damaged products are not covered. Unlimited Lifetime Promise is VOID if damage results from unauthorized repair or alteration.
About the Riton Brand
Riton is a premium maker for firearm scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for guns like rifles and long guns. They innovate and build their scopes and related products by choosing elements which are long lasting and durable. This includes the Riton Optics X3 Conquer 3-15×44 by Riton. For additional shooting products, visit their website.
Rifle Optic Facts
Rifle scopes enable you to exactly aim a rifle at various targets by lining up your eye with the target over a range. They accomplish this through magnification by employing a set of lenses within the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adjusted for consideration of different ecological aspects like wind and elevation to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help the shooter understand precisely where the bullet will land based on the sight picture you are seeing via the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. Most contemporary rifle optics have about 11 parts which are arranged internally and externally on the scope body. These optic pieces consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, adjustment dials, objective focus rings, and other elements. Learn about the eleven parts of optics.
The Types of Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” style of scopes. The sort of focal plane a scope has determines where the reticle or crosshair lies in relation to the scopes zoom. It actually suggests the reticle is situated behind or ahead of the magnification lens of the optic. Looking for the most ideal sort of rifle scope depends on what kind of shooting you intend on undertaking.
First Focal Plane Glass
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the magnification lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based on the level of magnification being used. The outcome is that the reticle measurements are the same at the magnified distance as they are at the non amplified distance. For example, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards without “zoom” is still the very same tick at 100 yards with 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, far away types of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where computations are minimal
- Experienced shooters who understand their target “hold over” as well as “lead” equations for their long guns
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is enlarged and occupies more visual eyesight room than a SFP reticle
About Second Focal Plane Optics
Second focal plane glass (SFP) come with the reticle behind the magnification lens. This induces the reticle to remain at the very same dimensions relative to the amount of zoom being used. The result is that the reticle measurements shift based upon the zoom applied to shoot over greater distances considering that the reticle measurements represent various increments which vary with the magnification level. In the FFP example with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick. These particular types of scopes are beneficial for:
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have extra time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most of the shots occur within much shorter distances and ranges
- Shooters who desire a clearer optic picture with less area taken up by the larger size FFP reticle
Ins and Outs of Glass Magnification
The quantity of zoom a scope supplies is identified by the diameter, thickness, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
About Single Power Lens Rifle Glass
A single power rifle optic and scope will have a zoom number designator like 4×32. This indicates the magnification power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this type of optic can not adjust since it is set from the factory.
Variable Power Lens Scope Facts
Variable power rifle scopes use enhanced power. The power adjustment is performed using the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power Level and Range Correlation of Glass
Here are some recommended scope power settings and the distances where they can be efficiently used. Consider that higher magnification glass will not be as efficient as lower powered scopes because too much zoom can be a detractor. The very same idea goes for longer distances where the shooter needs adequate power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle.
Lens Finish for Scopes
All contemporary rifle scope lenses are layered. There are various types and qualities of finishings. Lens finishing is a crucial aspect of a rifle’s setup when looking at high end rifle optics and targeting systems. The lenses are one of the most key pieces of the scope given that they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the target. The finish on the lenses safeguards the lens exterior and also assists with anti glare from refracted daylight and color presence.
About Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope manufacturers will also use “HD” or high-def lense coverings that use various procedures, polarizations, rare earth compounds, and aspects to extract various colors and viewable target visibility through the lens. This high-definition finishing is normally used with more costly high density lens glass which drops light’s ability to refract through the lens glass. Some scope suppliers use “HD” to describe “ED” indicating extra-low dispersion glass. ED deals with how certain colors are presented on the chroma spectrum and the chromatic aberration or deviance which is also called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration is often visible around things with hard outlines as light hits the item from certain angles.
Single Finishing Versus Multi-Coating
Different optic lenses can likewise have various finishes used to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or covering applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
Single covered lenses have a treatment applied to them which is usually a protective and boosting multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can preserve the lens from scratches while decreasing glare and other less helpful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the optic. The quality of a single covered lens depends upon the scope developer and just how much you spent on it. Both the manufacturer and amount are signs of the lens quality.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are coated or “multi” coated. This suggests the lens has multiple treatments applied to them. If a lens gets several treatments, it can prove that a company is taking multiple steps to combat various environmental elements like an anti-glare finish, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finishing, followed by a hydrophilic finishing. This also does not always indicate the multi-coated lens is better than a single layered lens. Being “better” depends upon the maker’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of components used in creating the rifle scope.
Hydrophobic Lens Covering
Water on a scope’s lens doesn’t improve retaining a clear sight picture through an optic whatsoever. Many top of the line and high-end scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic coating. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a fine example of this type of treatment. It provides protection for the surface area of the Steiner scope lens so the water molecules can not bind to it or develop surface tension. The outcome is that the water beads slide off of the scope to keep a clear, water free sight picture.
Alternatives for Installing Scopes on Firearms
Installing solutions for scopes can be found in a couple of choices. There are the basic scope rings which are individually mounted to the optic and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also normally come in quick release variations which use throw levers which allow rifle shooters to quickly install and dismount the glass.
Hex Key Rifle Glass Ring Mounting Solutions
Standard, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop design Picatinny scope installation rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use a couple of separate rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which is developed for long range accuracy shooting. This type of scope mount is fine for rifles which require a durable, sound mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes.
Rifle Scope Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These kinds of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly attach and take off a scope from a rifle. If they all use a similar style mount, several scopes can also be switched out on the range. The quick detach mount style is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers attach tightly to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This enables the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, taken off of the rifle, and remounted while retaining precision. These types of mounts are useful and handy for rifles which are transferred a lot, to take off the optic from the rifle for protection, or for sight systems which are adopted in between numerous rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount designed by the Vortex Optics brand. It generally costs around $250 USD
About Rifle Glass Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Wetness inside your rifle scope can mess up a day of shooting and your costly optic by causing fogging and producing residue inside of the scope tube. Many scopes avoid wetness from entering the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant.
Gas Purged Rifle Optic Tubes
Another element of preventing the accumulation of wetness inside of the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this area is currently taken up by the gas, the scope is less altered by climate shifts and pressure variations from the external environment which may possibly enable water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
