Best Optic for Every Type of Shooter

From dot sights to LPVOs, prism scopes to precision riflescopes, the number of optic options available to shooters nowadays can be overwhelming. And while firearm optics can often serve multiple purposes, specific shooting applications often call for, or require, specific optics, features, and specs.

Whether you’re new to optics, seeking your next optic, getting into a new shooting activity, or trying to buy a gift for someone that fits any of the three – we have the perfect optic just for you, your husband, or your homie.

Watch our holiday optic gift guide video below or continue reading for optic recommendations for every type of shooter.

The Hunter

For the weekend woodsman, the Swampfox Kentucky Long Series of riflescopes offers close and long-range precision for tagging out any season. Available in 2-12x, 3-18x, 4-24x, and 5-30x magnifications, the KL is built on a lightweight 30mm tube with large objective lens for edge-to-edge clarity. Easy to use push/pull locking turrets with zero reset allow for quick in the field adjustments of glass-etched, red illuminated MOA or MIL reticles for taking the perfect kill shot.

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The Greyman

For the everyday carrier packing serious heat, the Swampfox Sentinel II red dot fits popular slimline carry pistols. Utilizing the standard RMSc footprint, the micro pistol dot sports a large 20mm window for increased visibility and features a patented removable rear sight guide for pistols lacking rear irons. A reinforced hood protects the recessed lens for everyday durability while Shake N’ Wake auto on/off ensures grab-and-go readiness of a red or green 3 MOA dot.

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The Precision Rifle Shooter

For the series precision shooter, go long with the Swampfox Warhawk Series of riflescopes. While MPVO magnifications are available, it’s the 4-20x and 5-25x that really shine when stretching out to distances beyond 500 yards. Large objective lens complements 34mm tube construction for maximum light transmission, giving PRS shooters a clear and bright sight picture while push/pull locking turrets and parallax adjustment add precision confidence.

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The Tacticool Guy

For the tactical shooter who needs the latest and greatest, the Swampfox Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO puts the cool in tacticool. Combining speed and precision, the 1-6x first focal plane (FFP) low power variable optic (LPVO) delivers ultra-clear glass, smooth magnification, and bright illumination atop any rifle. The compact 34mm tube scope features a push/pull locking elevation turret and capped windage, 12 brightness settings, and choice of red or green MOA or MIL reticle.

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The Competitive Shooter

For the competitive shooter ready to draw at the beep, the Swampfox Justice II red dot is designed to win. Boasting a massive 30mm window and large 6 MOA red/green dot or 4-in-1 multi-reticle for rapid sight acquisition and run-and-gun transitions, the RMR footprint pistol dot offers 10 manually adjusted brightness settings for shooting fast in any light. And crafted from 7075-T6 aluminum with reinforced hood, Justice II is built to overcome challenges of competition.

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The Guy Who Has Everything

For the shooter who has everything or more guns than you can count, the Swampfox Raider 1x micro prism is the king of versatility. A close-range red dot alternative, Raider packs expansive eye relief in a compact and durable die-cast zinc alloy body with T-2 footprint adaptable to large frame pistols, rifles, PCCs, and shotguns. An etched red/green 6 MOA dot or BRC reticle provide astigmatism relief while also allowing for shooting without illumination and reducing reliance on batteries.

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Don't relate to any of these, or looking for something else? Check out our full line of pistol and rifle red dots, 1x to 5x prism scopes, first and second focal plane LPVOs, and long-range MPVOs and precision riflescopes.

You can also find non-optic gift ideas in this year's Swampfox Holiday Gift Guide, featuring products for any shooter from brands we love fit for any budget.