iTac Defense: 3x Prismatic Scope Review

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Just picked up the iTac Defense 3x Prismatic Scope earlier in the week.



The Prismatic Scope is a lightweight solution for fast target acquisition. This rugged and reliable scope provides assured accuracy from a 3X fixed magnification reticle, graduated to 600 meters. It features three reticle modes – non-illuminated black, illuminated green and illuminated red, with each illuminated mode offering 5 brightness settings. Anodized aluminum construction ensures optimal performance in the most extreme conditions.

FEATURES:

• 3 reticle modes – non-illuminated black, illuminated green and red
• 5 brightness settings for each illuminated mode (green and red)
• 3X fixed magnification ranging reticle
• Windage & elevation adjustments
• Anti-reflex & multilayer band pass optical coating
• M1913/Weaver rail mount

http://itacdefense.com/ShowProductDetai ... egoryID=27


Initial impressions: I've always been a bit of a budget optics guy, always looking for products that meet my needs without having to break the bank. I picked up this one locally for $125 and it looks like a great optic for the price. The glass is clear as a bell and the reticle is very crisp. I'll be mounting it on one of my ARs and taking it out for a proper test in the morning.

Stay tuned for more pics and a full review...

 

[Rossignol]

Always watchin this stuff man! Thanks!

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Mounted the new iTac Defense 3x Prismatic Scope on my Spikes midlength and took her out for a test run this morning...









It added very little weight overall and the benefit of the 3x magnification led to great results on target. Got her zeroed in no time at all. Windage and elevation adjustments can be made with a standard screwdriver. The red/green illumination with adjustable brightness settings is a great feature for adjusting the reticle for any lighting conditions.

Here's a three shot group at 100yds. The spacing is right at 1", or 1MOA...



...and 20 rounds went into this one, also at 100yds...



Overall I'm VERY pleased with the new scope and would highly recommend the iTac 3x Prismatic Scope to anyone looking for an inexpensive 3x magnification optic.

 

[SHOOTER13]

You should be writing for gun magazines with your talent...!!

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Haha, thanks for the confidence boost Shooter, but I've still got a lot to learn. You know the best part about doing these reviews is that it gives me an excuse to go shoot more!

 

[Ripsnortr]

I am curious, do you shoot from the bench or standing when you do these tests?

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

For best results in these tests I usually shoot seated, using off-hand support, elbow resting on the bench. I feel this method takes a lot of the human error (me) out of the equation and offers a better evaluation of the optic's performance vs. my own.

 

[Rossignol]

I feel this method takes a lot of the human error (me) out of the equation and offers a better evaluation of the optic's performance vs. my own.

right on, and this is something I dont do. Just cuz it isnt readily available to me... Nice work!

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Thank you Sir...