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Product Info for Crimson Trace 5 Series 3-18x50mm Tactical Rifle Scope<\/h2>\n
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The Crimson Trace CTL-5318 5 Series is a feature rich 3-18x50mm mid-range rifle scope that has been purposefully built from the ground up. The scopes First Focal Plane (FFP) and impressive Japanese ED glass clarity makes for an unparalleled shooting experience. The custom designed MR1-MIL advanced reticle is fully illuminated and offers quick hold-over points for windage and elevation. The exposed .1 MIL tactical turrets provide a precise and rugged feel when dialing for the most accurate of shots. The entire Crimson Trace Scope Line offers EZ Mount Leveling Indicators for quick and exact mounting and red alignment ring for proper eye placement. All Crimson Trace Scopes are part of the FREE Batteries For Life program and are covered under the Lifetime Protection Guaranteed Warranty.First Focal Plane (FFP): Glass etched MR1-MIL Advanced Illuminated reticle sits in front of the magnification mechanism scaling to provide correct ballistic hold points at any range. This feature allows the reticle to be sighted in at any part of the magnification scale and precise range measurments. Numerous windage holding points allow for on the fly adjustments during ever-changing environmental conditions. Premium Fully Multi-Coated ED Glass leads to enhanced image quality across the visual spectrum. The 3-18x50mm scope makes objects seem three to eighteen times closer than with the naked eye featuring a 50mm Objective LensExposed turrets with MR1-MIL Advanced Reticle: Allowing for elevation and windage adjustments makes the 5-Series optimal for long range precision hunting applications while being lightweightZero-Stop for simplified return to zero and 2nd rotation indicatorIncredibly forgiving eye-box with diopter adjustment to maintain a focused reticle Single piece 30mm Anodized Aluminum main tube is constructed to handle the most demanding environmentsWaterproof and Fog proof with coated lenses to protect from scratches oil and debrisNitrogen purged and O-Ring sealed\"image\".<\/p>\n

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Specifications for Crimson Trace 5 Series 3-18x50mm Tactical Rifle Scope:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer:<\/td>\nCrimson Trace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Objective Lens Diameter:<\/td>\n50 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magnification:<\/td>\n3 – 18 x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reticle:<\/td>\nMR1-MIL Illuminated Reticle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tube Diameter:<\/td>\n34 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reticle Focal Plane:<\/td>\nFirst Focal Plane (FFP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exit Pupil:<\/td>\n2.8 – 9 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illumination Color:<\/td>\nRed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish:<\/td>\nMatte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Field of View, Linear:<\/td>\n33.2 ft at 100 yds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eye Relief:<\/td>\n3.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diopter Adjustment Range:<\/td>\n-3 – 2 dpt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color:<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adjustment Click Value:<\/td>\n0.1 Mil Rad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length:<\/td>\n17 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adjustment Type:<\/td>\nMil Rad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parallax:<\/td>\n10 yds to infinity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illumination Type:<\/td>\nLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Type:<\/td>\nCR2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Width:<\/td>\n4.75 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fabric\/Material:<\/td>\n6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum Single Piece Tube<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height:<\/td>\n50 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Focus Range:<\/td>\n10 yds to infinity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens Material:<\/td>\nED Glass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optical Coating:<\/td>\nFully Multi-Coated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Temperature:<\/td>\n-10 – 50 Celsius<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Resistance Level:<\/td>\nWaterproof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fogproof:<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Quantity:<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Included Accessories:<\/td>\nLens Cleaning Cloth, Battery, Flip Caps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magnification Type:<\/td>\nVariable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Features:<\/td>\nZero Reset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ring Height:<\/td>\n34 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attachment Type:<\/td>\nRiflescope Ring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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