PB Top Picks: Our Top Five Favourite Telescopic Sniper Scopes
Our Top 5 Telescopic Sniper Scopes
There are so many sniper scopes available how are you ever going to find the right one for you? Well, this blog will cover our top five favourite sniper scopes available on our website, and will hopefully point you in the right direction to find the best telescopic sight that matches you and your sniper's needs.
Vortex Venom 1-6x24 SFP AR-BDC3 Riflescope
Starting off strong, we have what we think is the best of the best when it comes to Airsoft sniper scopes. The Vortex Venom 1-6x24 SFP AR-BDC3 Riflescope is so premium that it will be the last scope you ever buy. This is due to Vortex's Lifetime warranty promise, to read more, see here.
Discussing the actual scope now, it was originally designed for real steel rifles and is more than capable of tolerating intense recoil or shock and any surprises that a day of skirmishing might throw at you. It is also completely waterproof and fogproof, due to its gas-purged and o-ring-sealed interior.
The lenses used in the Venom 1-6x24 feature absolutley zero image distortion, meaning what you see with your eye is what you will see through the optic, with no darkened or tinted view like other Holographic sights. The extra-low dispersion glass increases resolution and colour fidelity, resulting in crisp, sharp images.
It's 1x and 6x magnification is perfect for most Airsoft engagement ranges and the scope comes with a throw lever so gloved users can easily adjust between settings. The Vortex Venom 1-6x24 also has an illuminated reticule with six levels of brightness, allowing you to adjust the optic to provide the best possible clarity in any ambient lighting conditions.
Delta Armory 1-6X24IR LPVO Rifle Scope
Moving on to the second sniper scope that we selected for our top 5 list, we come to the Delta Armory 1-6X24IR LPVO Rifle Scope. LPVO (low power variable optic) is a blanket term for any optic with a modest magnification range and an illuminated reticule. A modest magnification range may sound like a negative for you sneaky snipers, but we assure you that 6x magnification is plenty enough for those who bring a sniper rifle with them to skirmish day.
This scope has a choice of two illumination colours, either red or green. With these options, you can ensure your reticule contrasts the environment around you and keep the scope functional even in low light conditions. Another excellent feature of this Delta Armory scope is its integrated lens caps, these covers keep your lenses safe and sound when you are not using your scope.
The Delta Armory 1-6X24IR LPVO Rifle Scope includes a Dual Ring Mount for 20mm Picatinny rails and a CR2032 3V Button Cell so you can immediately install the battery and then mount this scope on your sniper's rail to get straight to work. Whatever you choose to mount it on, the 1-6X24IR LPVO Rifle Scope offers all the functionality you'll need to get the job done along with superb eye relief for fast target acquisition and easy compatibility with goggles and face masks.
Novritsch 3-9x50 Rifle Scope Mk2 w/Scope Rings
"For Players, By Players", Novritsch is known for its high-quality and skirmish-ready products. If you buy a Novritsch scope, you can be sure that you are getting your money's worth. The price of this scope puts it in the "mid-range", but we think it performs just as well as sniper scopes that are double the price!
The Novritsch 3-9x50 Rifle Scope Mk2 replicates the iconic sniper rifle scope silhouette. It will certainly complete the look of any Airsoft sniper loadout. The extended magnification of up to 9x is a nice bonus for anybody rocking an internally upgraded VSR-10 platform or similar, making the most of your additional range potential. The extra magnification also allows you to spot your enemies and plan your attack, way before they have the chance to see you coming.
On this scope, the windage, elevation, illumination and focus are all adjustable, allowing you to set the scope up precisely and tune the red or green illuminated reticle for your current ambient lighting conditions. The scope produces an amazingly clear image and has roughly 70mm of eye relief, so you can fully view the opponents, even whilst wearing thick goggles.
Theta Optics Luneta 3-9x40 EG Scope
Next up, we have a much more budget-friendly option, the Theta Optics Luneta 3-9x40 EG Scope. This scope has an affordable price tag and is a great starter scope for someone interested in beginning their Airsoft sniping career. This sniper scope has everything you could possibly need adjustable magnification, focus, illumination, colour and brightness.
The lens produces a crisp enough image for you to line up those long-range shots to pick the opponents off one by one and the Mil-dot style reticle can illuminate so you can ensure the perfect shot in any ambient lighting condition.
The scope also comes with the scope rings required for mounting this cost-effective attachment straight on your favourite sniper rifle. The only thing missing from this budget beast is a lens protector to protect your delicate glass lenses so they don’t end up destroyed by incoming BBs!
S&T 4x26 ZF39 Type Scope
Finally, we reach the last scope in our top 5 list, this is the most unique scope due to its specific compatibility and authentic design. The ZF39 Sniper Scope is the perfect accomplice for your WW2 replica Kar98k.
The scope is extremely high quality and features a genuine functional German reticle for authenticity and ease of use. It also has excellent eye relief and crystal-clear lenses. If you're looking for a period-accurate Kar98k scope for your WW2 rifle there is no rival when it comes to quality and accuracy, anything other than this on your Kar98k rifle will hurt other airsofters' eyes, look cheap and not do your gorgeous WW2 replica any justice!
So, which of these is our favourite? When it comes to features, it has to be the Vortex Venom 1-6x24, you simply can't get anything more premium than this scope, and the lifetime warranty is just the cherry on top. The peace of mind provided, knowing that any accidental damage can be repaired or replaced free of charge, it's a level of customer care that very few brands can boast about.
Appearance-wise, it has to go to the Novritsch 3-9x50 Rifle Scope Mk2, it has the iconic sniper scope silhouette that you would expect to see sitting atop your VSR-10 sniper rifle. This is exactly what you want if you're looking to keep your Airsoft sniper rifle looking as realistic as possible.
The Theta Optics Luneta also deserves an honourable mention due to its affordable price tag, it is certainly an entry-level optic, but for those who are just starting, there's no better budget optic to start off your Airsoft sniping journey!