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Most of my military career was around sniper rifles. I have a passion for being able to “see” (understand) the ballistics of my bullets, and consider it a “God given Talent.” Some may just consider that being able to do math in my head fast or being able to follow calculation directions from sniper school fast. However, it flows through my veins and I truly live for hitting tactical targets at extended distances under adverse conditions. Day or night, moving or hidden, on the assault countdown;
effective precision fire delivered for the Ground Force Commander, guaranteed.
So, here at Tactical Rifleman, I’m passionate about doing my tactical precision rifle stuff and showing the top-end rifles and optics. However, many of our viewers has expressed in comments (I read them all) that I “greatly overestimate the expendable income of most of our viewers,” and I should also cover great “low-priced” scopes. OK, that’s fair. Let’s clear up one thing first; military guys (even retired E-9s) didn’t join the military to make money. Some vets do better than others, but most are content to be normal middle class citizens. A few are upper class and, unfortunately, more than some are lower class (and too proud to ride the system).
Why am I bringing this up? Well, because special forces guys LOVE the great gear we use/used in the military, but couldn’t afford to own. So, we would always hunt around for the “Best” low-end equivalent, so we could have our own gear at home. So, viewer requests for us to hunt for cheaper gear is NOT new for us… We have been doing it our whole career.
That brings us to this video. I’ve been hunting for a new low price-end precision rifle scope to share with viewers. Everyone knows about the great Vortex scopes and a few other brands, that you can see at every precision rifle match across the States. However, I hadn’t seen much about this new company called TRACT Optics. The company is a couple of guys that left Nikon, and wanted to start their own company with a little different business model… high quality sold directly to the consumers (no dealers) to save the consumer money… or something like that. I’m not trying to put words in their mouths, as I won’t let them put words in mine.
The Toric MRad is a solid scope so far. I’ve been running it for around 6 or 7 months, only on a 308 rifle. They say it will take .338 LapMag recoil. Hopefully it will, but I have no experience with that yet. I’m hoping to get another .338 (looking for a semi-auto), and will then put this scope through the paces there.
Glass on this puppy is top notch, which is more important than hunters think. Turrets are better than many high-end designs. I actually prefer the turrets on this TRACT Toric over my Schmidt & Bender, and those are great turrets too. It’s first focal-plane; which is a MUST, if you are running any kind of hash-marked reticle (MIL or BDC).
Anyways, I cover all the details in the video. Sorry it is so long, but I wanted everyone to understand that what makes a scope great is not that it “looks cool” or you can dial it up to “Eighty Power.” Rather, it is the small details that makes a $2,000 scope worth more than a $200 scope. Either you need it or you don’t. Either you can afford it or you can’t. Yes, I love a few of the $3k out on the market right now. However, my daughter’s college isn’t going to pay itself. So, next step down (without getting a $200 airsoft scope) in optics is still pricey. You’re looking at spending over $1k for a few great scopes out there, with all the great features, just not MilSpec. If you are looking for a new Precision Rifle Scope, without breaking the bank; please take a look at the TRACT Optics line; specifically, this Toric MRad. This puppy has impressed the hell out of me.
Thanks for watching, Strength & Honor. TR
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Any reason you have it mounted on a cantilever mount backwards?
10×40 mildot Bushnell under $400 got a 1400 yard soy bean field with a steel 4" gate post 300 rum 240 gn SMK rings like a bell
What kind of rings are on that gun?
Try the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x FFP MIL/MIL for less than $400
I would run Nikon against most any. There are only so many glass manufacturers in the world, research!
Want milspec but don't want to pay….go SWFA…all day…err day
overprice crap.
Ok folks gather around…when someone says “ budget ( insert random item ) “ keep in mind that definition changes from income to income. Dan down the street bought a budget scope that he got from store X for 300 $ but jimmy across the street went to the same store and bought himself a budget scope as well but for 700 $ , Dan shit himself and said to himself “ budget ??? What the hell is that guy talking about I can’t afford a scope above the one I got and that took me a few weeks to save up “. Here’s the thing, when it comes to scopes, guns, tools , etc you typically get what you pay for. I wouldn’t buy a v6 mustang or Camaro or whatever and expect to see the fit and finish of a Ferrari or a Lamborghini gallardo or go to McDonald’s and expect a steak with a baked potato that i could get from say outback steak house. Again YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR , I paid 300 $ for my 4-12×40 vortex , i love it and fits my needs .
As a former Sniper who also competed in Military Sniper Competition (won some)
A scope does NOT make you or your rifle more accurate!
It simply allows you to see your target better. If you or your rifle is not accurate, the most expensive scope in the world will be useless. You will only be able to see your target better while you still miss
Great info here Top. Thanks!
What's that app again?
This guy is Norm McDonald’s really cool older brother. 🇺🇸
Nikon FX1000 6-24×50 👌🏼
Ever heard of a company called Vector. They're out of China and manufacture high end optics mainly for the Chinese military but just recently for civilian market.
I do alot of long range shooting with 6.5 creedmore and 300 win mag. Both rifles being the tikka range. My 6.5 had a burris F class fitted but now sports a Vector Sentinel in 8x35x50. Its a second focal plane (you don't like), but this scope run rings around the burris F class, Leupold, Nightforce n Ziess. Its biult in every way to last. Try one. You'll also like the price.
This is Norm MacDonald's best comedy special to date!
Great video, very informative. Outstanding!
All the cool toys. Ya lucky ducks.
I"d recommend looking into Athlon, if you want an actually affordable scope that performs tremendously well.
Hell, I don't know why everyone are gripping about a $1200 price tag. I just ordered a dozen of them to go on my collection of Daisy red riders, and having Wilson combat mount them with custom mounts. I swear some people just don't know a awesome deal when they see one.
Remember those series expansions in calculus for sine and cosine, they work with values in Mills.
FORMER MARINE , I USED THE M14 OPEN SIGHTS IN THE EARLY 70,s EXPERT AT 1000 YARDS, NAM ERA VET. THE MORE YOU SHOOT THE MORE BETTER YOU BECOME, JUST FACTS.
That scope mount looks like it is backwards.
“Only $1100” yeah like that is what we consider “affordable”
(14:15) "I'm a fag" Hahaha
How about a Super Sniper?
Thanks for the info…. Being a F A G myself I constantly battle my desire to spend on the best and the realization that even in an average combat environment good gear will suffice and the "best" is not always needed.
What shooting school would you recommend for someone to get a leg up on B4??
Cantilever scope mounts make zero sense when you have plenty of room to mount conventional mounts. They don't mount as rigidly as conventional mounts.
Try flexing your cantilever…
Insert hate responses here…