Military optics are just as crucial as the firearms themselves. Without them, it is impossible to study distant enemy positions, track targets, and accurately aim at targets from a distance. For most tasks, optical sights are suitable as they work at various distances and can be mounted on many types of firearms. You can purchase optical sights and other military optics at the PROF1GROUP online store. We will select equipment tailored to your needs and shooting conditions.
Purpose of Optical Sights
Optical sights are ideal for quick aiming, instant target acquisition, and precise shooting. They are used for shooting at any distance—close, medium, or long—and are part of the gear for hunters, sports shooters, and military personnel. Due to their robust construction and durable materials, these optics can withstand repeated recoil from firearms.
Military optical sights consist of multiple lenses that refract light, capturing the target image and projecting it onto the reticle plane. By centering the image on the reticle, you can aim at targets from long distances.
Types of Optical Sights
Optical sights are easier to use than collimator sights due to their construction features. They also offer the ability to adjust settings based on shooting conditions.
They come in two types:
- Fixed magnification, starting from 1.5x;
- Variable magnification, allowing for adjustments within specified ranges.
The price of a fixed magnification optical sight is lower because it has a narrower range of applications. A sight with variable magnification can be used in various conditions. A small range of 1.5x to 4x allows effective tracking of targets at shorter distances while providing a wide field of view.
Sights with magnification in the range of 6x to 16x or more are designed for aiming at stationary targets at long distances.
Advantages of Optical Sights
Optical sights for spring air rifles and firearms have the following advantages:
- A robust monolithic construction made from aluminum alloy with a protective coating withstands repeated impacts and vibrations from bullets with energies up to 6500 Joules;
- A waterproof, airtight body protects the lens from precipitation, moisture, and debris, maintaining clear images;
- Protection against condensation and fogging is provided by the gas filling the lens housing;
- Consistently clear, bright images are achieved through multi-coated optical lenses.
Optical sights are specifically designed for hunting, making them resistant to external factors—temperature fluctuations, high humidity, dust, dirt, and shaking. They are effective and durable under challenging field conditions.
How to Choose a Sight
When selecting optical sights for airsoft, hunting, or military use, it’s important to establish a budget and list the requirements for the equipment based on the following criteria:
- Desired location and type of reticle;
- Ballistic adjustment range;
- Clear image geometry;
- Accuracy of magnification adjustment mechanics;
- Diameter and eye relief;
- Parallax adjustment features;
- Light transmission capacity and quality of illumination;
- Weight and dimensions of the optics.
Properly selected optics are crucial for effective shooting, which is important in sports, hunting, and military service. Ukrainian optical sights are comparable in quality and technical capabilities to American and Japanese counterparts, allowing you to enhance your arsenal with optics from various brands. The sight should match visibility conditions, distance, target behavior (static or moving), and environmental conditions.
Where to Buy Optical Sights in Ukraine
Military optics, firearm accessories, tactical gear, military uniforms, and camouflage suits—everything necessary for outfitting professional soldiers, hunters, and tourists—can be purchased at the PROF1GROUP military store. There is no need to visit a physical store—our online store offers a full range of products with current availability and prices. Products can be ordered online or by phone, specifying your preferred payment and delivery method.
We offer original products from leading Ukrainian and international brands, with quality guaranteed by the manufacturer. In our catalog, you will find classic, well-proven models of equipment as well as new items with enhanced technical features.