First Look: Rition Optics 5 Tactix 1-6×24 Thunder Ranch LPVO

IF YOU LIKE GREEN DIAMONDS, THIS LPVO IS FOR YOU

NEW from Rition Optics comes the 5 Tactix 1-6x24mm LPVO made in partnership with Thunder Ranch founder Clint Smith.

Thunder Ranch was founded in 1993 and has long been recognized as one of the premier firearm training groups in the world. Clint Smith has a long and impressive history of cutting-edge training along with some interesting innovations in the firearms world.

The 5 Tactix 1-6x LPVO was developed in partnership with Clint Smith and brings with it features specifically for the AR-15 platform.

A second focal plane optic, the 5 Tactix is equipped with an all-new bullet drop compensator reticle designed for 55gr 5.56 NATO ammo from a 16” barrel with a MV of ~3,200 FPS. The “THR” reticle gives aiming points for 25, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500-yard drop along with a 5 and 10-MPH wind hold.

The reticle is also illuminated with a daylight bright green. 6 brightness levels with an off position between each level.

Capped adjustable, zero resettable turrets are click adjustable in 0.2 MRAD increments. 

The main tube is 30mm for more light transmission.

MSRP is $900 and carries a lifetime warranty. 

FULL SPECS

• Magnification: 1-6
• Parallax Adjustment: Fixed at 100 yards
• Tube Diameter: 30mm
• Objective Lens Diameter: 24mm
• Focal Lens Position: Second Focal Plane
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, Full Wide Band, Waterproof Coated, Low Light Enhancement
• Reticle: THR
• Field of View at 100 yds: 111.2ft – 18.33ft
• Material: 6061-T6
• Eye Relief: 3.5in/90mm
• Exit Pupil: Low 8.5 mm – High 4mm
• Click Value at 100 yds/m: 2/10th MRAD
• Adjustment Range: 40 MRAD
• Mounting Length: 6.25in/158mm
• Length: 10.25in/260mm
• Weight: 22.2oz/629g
• Included Items: Flip Up Lens Covers, Lens Cloth, Allen Wrench

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