{"id":1649,"date":"2023-09-29T23:19:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T23:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1649"},"modified":"2023-09-29T23:19:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T23:19:15","slug":"gear-review-riton-5-tactix-1-6x24-thunder-ranch-rifle-scope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1649","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review: Riton 5 Tactix 1-6&#215;24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-696x522.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" title=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Despite being a red dot\/fixed prism scope kind of guy, I\u2019ve found myself drifting towards low powered variable optics (LPVO\u2019s) in recent years. I could blame my aging eyes, but really it\u2019s a begrudging admission that there\u2019s a lot of versatility in these optics.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the same thing with Riton optics. While I have my favorite old-school brands, I have to admit there\u2019s a lot of quality coming out of certain newer manufacturers. With that, I introduce today\u2019s review subject: the <a href=\"https:\/\/ritonoptics.com\/product\/5-tactix-1-6x24-thunder-ranch\/\">Riton 5 Tactix 1-6\u00d724 Thunder Ranch<\/a> scope.\u00a0 Announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/ritons-new-5-tactix-1-6x24-thunder-ranch-lpvo\/\">last yeary<\/a>, this optic has been on my \u201cto-shoot\u201d list for a while.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom line, we\u2019re looking at a LPVO developed by Clint Smith of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thunderranchinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thunder Ranch<\/a>. Clint\u2019s experience as a Marine, LEO, and legendary firearms instructor is well known. If you haven\u2019t heard of him, his background is worth a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderranchinc.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">search<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Clint put the THR reticle into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/first-focal-plane-vs-second-focal-plane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">second focal plane<\/a> 5 Tactix scope, providing easy bullet drop and windage adjustments out to 500 yards (calibrated for a 16\u2033 barrel and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/index.php\/cName\/rifle-ammo-223-556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">55gr round, 3200 FPS<\/a>). It really is a simple reticle to use, blessedly uncluttered with no excessive data points.<\/p>\n<p>Despite running a 14.5\u2033 barrel, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/index.php\/cName\/rifle-ammo-223-556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">velocity<\/a> is close enough that hits at 300 yards on a mini E-type target were easy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541838 size-full\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"763\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpg 763w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-694x700.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-150x151.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-300x303.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-696x702.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-416x420.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-560x565.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"763\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2.jpg 763w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-694x700.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-150x151.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-300x303.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-696x702.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-416x420.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2-560x565.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The glass on the 5 Tactix is clear and crisp. While I don\u2019t have advanced lab equipment for precise testing, evening low light visibility and color brightness shows me that the multi-coated lenses are doing their work. Japanese glass has a well-deserved reputation for quality, which makes my impressions pretty unsurprising.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ammunition for this and all TTAG reviews is sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ammo To Go<\/a>. You can support TTAG by shopping at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ammo To Go<\/a>\u00a0for ammunition and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite inventions on modern optics is pop-up adjustment turrets. The 5 Tactix uses this feature on the illumination setting knob, making it all but impossible to accidentally turn on (or off) unless you want to.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541839 size-full\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"577\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-560x747.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"577\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-560x747.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The illumination itself is very effective. The maximum brightness setting is enough to show through in all but the brightest summer days, at which point turning it off and running the black reticle alone is a more effective choice.<\/p>\n<p>Eye relief is comfortable at 3.5\u2033, but can be a bit sensitive to deviating. If your cheek weld is consistent, it\u2019s not an issue. If you mount your rifle a little on the sloppy side, expect to make minor adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>The windage and elevation adjustment turrets are simple knobs under protective caps. Clicks are sharp, tactile, and audible. Getting used to counting by twos took a minute, but didn\u2019t stop me from zeroing really quickly. After that I didn\u2019t need to adjust again. the THR reticle gave me all the holdover data I\u2019ve needed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541841 size-full\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"577\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-560x747.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"577\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5-560x747.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s common for magnification throw levers to be stiff at first, but this one is taking longer than normal to break in. Maybe this speaks to tight tolerances and excellent internal seals\u2026I\u2019m not certain. While the knobs are definitely usable, I would like to see it loosen more in the next couple range trips so I can make speedy adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve primarily been running the 5 Tactix on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsevenweaponsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V Seven Weapons Systems<\/a> rifle, a phenomenal machine. If there were issues to be found with this scope, a rifle\/ammo combination I know to be accurate would help me sort it out.<\/p>\n<p>As expected, the 5 Tactix holds zero. Not too surprising given the mild recoil of 5.56, but still a basic necessity of any good optic that has to be checked.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/bulletin.accurateshooter.com\/tag\/box-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">box test<\/a>\u201d shows that the 5 Tactix tracks mechanically, meaning that when you go 10 clicks left and shoot, then 10 up and shoot, then 10 right and shoot, then back down 10 clicks, your point of impact is right back where it started.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not intentionally destructive on test products, as in I don\u2019t take a blowtorch to something unless it\u2019s advertised as holding up to blowtorches. For scopes, I absolutely like to beat them up in real usage.<\/p>\n<p>The 5 Tactix has been tossed on the ground, banged around, and left out in the weather.\u00a0 Call it the \u201cMia Kalifa\u201d test. Everything still works as intended.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541840 size-full\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"770\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-700x423.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-696x420.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-695x420.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-560x338.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541840 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Riton 5 Tactix 1-6x24 Thunder Ranch Rifle Scope\" width=\"770\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-700x423.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-696x420.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-695x420.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/4-560x338.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I want to take a moment to mention something I really like on the Riton mount for the 5 Tactix. When you\u2019re mounting a scope it can occasionally be tricky getting the optic perfectly level with the mount body. Riton\u2019s mount has a peep-through hole under the scope, with a V-shaped notch protruding downwards. This gives an excellent visual reference against the flat bottom of the scope body, making leveling a breeze.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/ritonoptics.com\/product\/5-tactix-1-6x24-thunder-ranch\/\">Riton 5 Tactix 1-6\u00d724 Thunder Ranch<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Magnification:\u00a0 1-6x<br \/>Parallax Adjustment:\u00a0 Fixed at 100 yards<br \/>Tube Diameter:\u00a0 30mm<br \/>Objective Lens:\u00a0 24mm<br \/>FOV @ 100 Yards:\u00a0 111.2-18.33 Feet<br \/>Click Value:\u00a0 .2 MRAD<br \/>Length: 10.25\u2033<br \/>Weight:\u00a0 22.2 oz<br \/>Eye Relief:\u00a0 3.5\u2033<br \/>Focal Lens Position: Second Focal Plane<br \/>Reticle:\u00a0THR Bullet Drop Compensation<br \/>Made In: Japan<br \/>MSRP: $674.99 (about <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LBG18k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$569 retail<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rating (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Overall * * * *\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Quality Japanese glass, solid build, and enough features to keep up. I like the Riton 5 Tactix 1-6\u00d724. It falls comfortably in the \u201cvery good\u201d category for me. The street price is around $570 which is reasonable for the optics and build quality. If you\u2019re in the market for a LPVO and don\u2019t want to waste money on Chinese garbage, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ritonoptics.com\/product\/5-tactix-1-6x24-thunder-ranch\/\">Riton\u2019s 5 Tactix 1-6\u00d724<\/a>. I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll regret it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-riton-5-tactix-1-6x24-thunder-ranch-rifle-scope\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite being a red dot\/fixed prism scope kind of guy, I\u2019ve found myself drifting towards low powered variable optics (LPVO\u2019s) in recent years. I could blame my aging eyes, but really it\u2019s a begrudging admission that there\u2019s a lot of versatility in these optics. It\u2019s the same thing with Riton optics. While I have my [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1649","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-reviews"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}