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<\/a>The Mod 7 4-20×50 atop a Legendary Arms Works .308 Winchester. Riton makes a product that represents a good value.<\/p><\/div>\n
The Scope of Things.<\/h2>\n
I put a couple of Riton scopes through their courses, starting with the RT-S MOD 7 1-5×24 IR. It\u2019s a 30mm tube, with a nice and useable quick-acquisition reticle. Using a full horizontal crosshair, with only a lower vertical wire, there is a nice bold circle surrounding the intersection. The inner section of the crosshair and the circle are both illuminated. From the center point, there are two-minute graduations (for 20 minutes) on all three wires, giving a useful, yet not overly cluttered reticle.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Working the Mod 7 4-20×50 at the bench. It moved where it should\u2019ve, and stayed where it was told.<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>The push\/pull turrets on the Mod 7 4-10×50 worked efficiently, and were labeled large enough for easy reading under any situation.<\/p><\/div>\n
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SPECS:<\/h2>\n\n- Riton RT-S Mod 7 1-5x24IR<\/u><\/li>\n
- <\/u>MSRP: $749.00<\/li>\n
- Riton RT-S Mod 7 4-20×50<\/u><\/li>\n
- <\/u>MSRP: $949.00<\/li>\n
- Riton Mod 5 HD 10×42 Binocular<\/u><\/li>\n
- <\/u>MSRP: $599.00www.ritonoptics.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The bold circle has a five-MOA radius, so close targets that require fast acquisition are easily obtained, as that bold circle naturally centers the eye. It\u2019s perfect for three-gun, it\u2019s a great woods scope for a deer hunter, and it makes a wonderful dangerous game scope. The windage and elevation turrets give a positive click, in \u00bd-MOA increments, and the third knob \u2013 on the left side of the scope body \u2013 is to control the illumination.<\/p>\n
The knob is marked in increments of 0 to 11, with the 0 setting turning the illumination off, and 11 being the brightest. To test the mettle of this riflescope, I mounted it on my Legendary Arms Works Big Five rifle, chambered in .404 Jeffery.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The Riton Mod 7 1-5×24 mounted on a Legendary Arms Works .404 Jeffery.<\/p><\/div>\n
Hanging with the Recoil.<\/h2>\n
While not exactly a cannon, the Jeffery does generate an appreciable level of recoil, and if a scope has a flaw or weakness, the .404 Jeffery has the goods to bring that to the surface. Sitting comfortably in a set of Talley detachable rings, the Riton RT-S MOD 7 1-5 handled the big safari rifle just fine. It took adjustment well, held zero like a champ, and with that illuminated reticle will make a great tool for hunting black bears and Cape buffalo; both are black animals that prefer the dappled shadows.<\/p>\n
The larger RT-S MOD 7 4-20×50 <\/a>makes a great choice for a long range scope, or for longer range hunting of big game or varmints. A 30mm main tube, combined with a 50mm objective lens, allows for plenty of light transmissions. Large push-pull locking turrets \u2013 that are boldly labeled in 1\/4MOA increments, perfect for my old eyes when up close in the prone position \u2013 allow for the scope to be dialed for longer ranges, and the left side parallax knob keeps things in crisp focus.<\/p>\n![\"Riton](\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Photo-05-1.jpg\" "\\"Riton")
<\/a>The Mod 7 1-5×24 features an illuminated reticle, with an intensity knob on the left side of the scope.<\/p><\/div>\n
Mod 1 Reticle<\/h2>\n
The Mod 1 reticle \u2013 fixed in the second focal plane \u2013 gives hashmarks in 4MOA increments on the left, right and lower crosswires, giving the shooter a good holdover option, as well as a wind correction measuring tool. I mounted the test scope on a Legendary Arms Works Professional .308 Winchester \u2013 a rifle who\u2019s accuracy potential I knew already \u2013 in a set of Talley rings, and started working around the target to see how well the scope would take adjustment.<\/p>\n
It walked up and down the target just as well as the rifle was capable of, and stayed put when I wanted it to. I really can\u2019t ask for any more than that from a scope. If I had to find a gripe with the 4-20×50, it was that the power adjustment ring was a bit stiff; it took some effort to change magnification values. I\u2019m sure this will ease up with time. The ring itself (on both models) offers a positive grip; even with gloves on there was no slipping in the hands. The scope even came with a pair of flip-up scope covers, fore and aft, to protect the lenses.<\/p>\n
With eyes in their middle forties, I usually need to make an adjustment in reticle focus no matter what brand of riflescope I\u2019m using, and having that reticle perfectly in focus is paramount. Both models allowed me to dial the reticle into a sharp, crisp image, so I could precisely hold on the smallest part of the target I needed to.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Even the recoil of the .404 Jeffery was no match for the Riton 1-5×24, they made a perfect pair.<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>The Riton 10×42 HD binocular worked perfectly in a number of hunting situations, from Poland to the Catskill Mountains.<\/p><\/div>\n
Binocular Vision<\/h2>\n
Hunters, as a rule, have come to rely more on a binocular in recent years than they ever have. Even at close ranges, a good binocular can help you find game you simply wouldn\u2019t see without them. I took the RT-B Mod 5 10×42 binocular around the world \u2013 well, to Europe and around my home state of New York – with me for a hunting season to see how they\u2019d fare.<\/p>\n
Not just sunny afternoons, but the day-to-day rigors of hard hunting; in and out of the truck, from hot to freezing cold, in the snow and rain. I was very impressed with the durability of unit; there was no fogging or loss of clarity in spite of the varying climate conditions.<\/p>\n
How do they compare?<\/h2>\n
Are they on par with the clarity of the high-end European binos? No, they aren\u2019t, but at a quarter of the price they offer a fantastic value. With a center focus knob located in a position that is easily manipulated with even cold hands, and an adjustment ring on the right eye \u2013 and once you get perfect focus it stays put \u2013 the RT-B Mod 5 represents a binocular that any hunter will appreciate. A magnesium-alloy frame keeps weight down \u2013 even with strap and lens covers on, the binocular weighs 1 lb., 12 oz. \u2013 and that\u2019s a good thing for long glassing sessions.<\/p>\n
The bold circle has a five-MOA radius, so close targets that require fast acquisition are easily obtained, as that bold circle naturally centers the eye. It\u2019s perfect for three-gun, it\u2019s a great woods scope for a deer hunter, and it makes a wonderful dangerous game scope. The windage and elevation turrets give a positive click, in \u00bd-MOA increments, and the third knob \u2013 on the left side of the scope body \u2013 is to control the illumination.<\/p>\n
The knob is marked in increments of 0 to 11, with the 0 setting turning the illumination off, and 11 being the brightest. To test the mettle of this riflescope, I mounted it on my Legendary Arms Works Big Five rifle, chambered in .404 Jeffery.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Riton Mod 7 1-5×24 mounted on a Legendary Arms Works .404 Jeffery.<\/p><\/div>\n
Hanging with the Recoil.<\/h2>\n
While not exactly a cannon, the Jeffery does generate an appreciable level of recoil, and if a scope has a flaw or weakness, the .404 Jeffery has the goods to bring that to the surface. Sitting comfortably in a set of Talley detachable rings, the Riton RT-S MOD 7 1-5 handled the big safari rifle just fine. It took adjustment well, held zero like a champ, and with that illuminated reticle will make a great tool for hunting black bears and Cape buffalo; both are black animals that prefer the dappled shadows.<\/p>\n
The larger RT-S MOD 7 4-20×50 <\/a>makes a great choice for a long range scope, or for longer range hunting of big game or varmints. A 30mm main tube, combined with a 50mm objective lens, allows for plenty of light transmissions. Large push-pull locking turrets \u2013 that are boldly labeled in 1\/4MOA increments, perfect for my old eyes when up close in the prone position \u2013 allow for the scope to be dialed for longer ranges, and the left side parallax knob keeps things in crisp focus.<\/p>\n The Mod 7 1-5×24 features an illuminated reticle, with an intensity knob on the left side of the scope.<\/p><\/div>\n The Mod 1 reticle \u2013 fixed in the second focal plane \u2013 gives hashmarks in 4MOA increments on the left, right and lower crosswires, giving the shooter a good holdover option, as well as a wind correction measuring tool. I mounted the test scope on a Legendary Arms Works Professional .308 Winchester \u2013 a rifle who\u2019s accuracy potential I knew already \u2013 in a set of Talley rings, and started working around the target to see how well the scope would take adjustment.<\/p>\n It walked up and down the target just as well as the rifle was capable of, and stayed put when I wanted it to. I really can\u2019t ask for any more than that from a scope. If I had to find a gripe with the 4-20×50, it was that the power adjustment ring was a bit stiff; it took some effort to change magnification values. I\u2019m sure this will ease up with time. The ring itself (on both models) offers a positive grip; even with gloves on there was no slipping in the hands. The scope even came with a pair of flip-up scope covers, fore and aft, to protect the lenses.<\/p>\n With eyes in their middle forties, I usually need to make an adjustment in reticle focus no matter what brand of riflescope I\u2019m using, and having that reticle perfectly in focus is paramount. Both models allowed me to dial the reticle into a sharp, crisp image, so I could precisely hold on the smallest part of the target I needed to.<\/p>\n Even the recoil of the .404 Jeffery was no match for the Riton 1-5×24, they made a perfect pair.<\/p><\/div>\n The Riton 10×42 HD binocular worked perfectly in a number of hunting situations, from Poland to the Catskill Mountains.<\/p><\/div>\n Hunters, as a rule, have come to rely more on a binocular in recent years than they ever have. Even at close ranges, a good binocular can help you find game you simply wouldn\u2019t see without them. I took the RT-B Mod 5 10×42 binocular around the world \u2013 well, to Europe and around my home state of New York – with me for a hunting season to see how they\u2019d fare.<\/p>\n Not just sunny afternoons, but the day-to-day rigors of hard hunting; in and out of the truck, from hot to freezing cold, in the snow and rain. I was very impressed with the durability of unit; there was no fogging or loss of clarity in spite of the varying climate conditions.<\/p>\n Are they on par with the clarity of the high-end European binos? No, they aren\u2019t, but at a quarter of the price they offer a fantastic value. With a center focus knob located in a position that is easily manipulated with even cold hands, and an adjustment ring on the right eye \u2013 and once you get perfect focus it stays put \u2013 the RT-B Mod 5 represents a binocular that any hunter will appreciate. A magnesium-alloy frame keeps weight down \u2013 even with strap and lens covers on, the binocular weighs 1 lb., 12 oz. \u2013 and that\u2019s a good thing for long glassing sessions.<\/p>\n<\/a>Mod 1 Reticle<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/a>Binocular Vision<\/h2>\n
How do they compare?<\/h2>\n