Low power variable optics
Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Riton Optics 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA SFP LPVO Riflescope lists at $399.00. Published figures: magnification 1-8x, objective lens 24 mm, focal plane Second. It suits shooting into bright light where a dim reticle washes out.
A daylight bright illuminated centre, which is the specification that actually separates a usable LPVO from one whose dot disappears against a bright background.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
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Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA specifications
The Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA publishes magnification 1-8x, objective lens 24 mm, focal plane Second, at a listed price of $399.00.
Sourced figure
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 1-8x |
| Objective lens | 24 mm |
| Focal plane | Second |
| Illuminated reticle | Yes |
Specifications above are the manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing. Figures the maker does not publish, such as total elevation travel or exact eye relief, are omitted here rather than estimated.
What the manufacturer says about it
The manufacturer own listing bullets, quoted rather than paraphrased so you can judge the claims yourself. These are marketing copy, not independent measurement.
Riton lists 4 headline points for the 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA, quoted here verbatim.
| Manufacturer listing point |
|---|
| CHAMPION OF ALL RANGES The 3 Tactix 1-8x24 LPVO excels in both close range and distance targets. Whether you need to be able to take down targets at close ranges quickly or have some time to take your shot on a target with some distance, you can be assured the CQB and long range capabilities of the 3 Tactix 1-8x24 are for you. |
| SWIFT MAGNIFICATION IN ANY CONDITION The 3 Tactix 1-8 features Riton's patent-pending Dual Throw Lever System, perfect for applications where you need to switch magnification levels rapidly to get on target. It doesn't matter if you want to save weight and keep a low profile, or if you need to be able to operate your magnification with gloved hands or slippery or wet conditions, the Dual Throw Lever System delivers the kind of modularity and customization you need. |
| BUILT TO LAST The Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24, built to handle the elements, shock, and everything in between while maintaining precision. Constructed from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum the 1-8 has been built with durability in mind, and to stand up to whatever conditions you might encounter. No matter your application, the Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24 is built to endure without compromising performance. |
| ABOUT RITON OPTICS Riton Optics delivers products designed specifically to help hunters and shooters tackle their challenges, overcome their obstacles, and facilitate their successes. For more than a decade Riton has committed itself to solving the problems and answering the demands of our customers. That legacy continues with products as dynamic and rugged as the people who use them. Choose Riton, See the Difference. |
What this optic suits
Best for: shooting into bright light where a dim reticle washes out.
Category: low power variable optics. The honest test for any optic is whether its numbers match your rifle and the distances you actually shoot rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what ring height you need, what exit pupil the magnification gives you and how much elevation the distance demands, using the calculators on this site, then check this model against those answers.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Swampfox Arrowhead 1-10x24 SFP LPVO, Green BDC, 30mm
$399.00 Full specificationsA ten times erector ratio on a 30 mm tube, which is the aggressive end of what this size of scope can do. Expect a tighter eye box at 10x than the same maker gives you at 6x.
Best for: one optic covering close range and identification at distance
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Primary Arms SLX 1-6x24 Second Focal Plane Gen IV LPVO Riflescope
$349.99 Full specificationsThe ACSS reticle does ranging, holdover and a moving target lead in one etched pattern calibrated to a cartridge class, which is a lot of capability for a shooter who will never dial a turret.
Best for: holding rather than dialling, on a 5.56 or .308 carbine
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Primary Arms SLX 1-10x28 SFP Riflescope
$449.99The 28 mm objective is the tell: going to ten power on a 24 mm objective costs exit pupil, and the extra 4 mm buys back a usable image at the top of the range.
Best for: a 1-10x that is still usable at maximum magnification
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Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Second Focal Plane Riflescope, BDC3 MOA
$307.99 Full specificationsEight power from the same 24 mm objective, which costs you eye box at the top end and buys real target identification at distance. The trade is worth making on a rifle that is not shot fast up close.
Best for: a general purpose carbine that also reaches out
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Magnification | Objective lens | Focal plane | Illuminated reticle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Riton Optics 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA SFP LPVO Riflescope | $399.00 | 1-8x | 24 mm | Second | Yes |
| Swampfox Arrowhead 1-10x24 SFP LPVO, Green BDC, 30mm | $399.00 | 1-10x | 24 mm | Second | Yes |
| Primary Arms SLX 1-6x24 Second Focal Plane Gen IV LPVO Riflescope | $349.99 | 1-6x | 24 mm | Second | Yes |
| Primary Arms SLX 1-10x28 SFP Riflescope | $449.99 | 1-10x | 28 mm | Second | - |
A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure. We leave it blank rather than estimating it.
How we chose
We did not test these optics in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets, published optical and ballistic formulas, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real objective diameter, a real tube size, a real ring height or a real exit pupil rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a figure is shooter convention rather than a sourced number we label it, and where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating it.
Sources
- Riton published specifications for the 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA cost?
It was listed at $399.00 when this page was last compiled. Optics pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before committing to a purchase or budgeting a whole setup around it.
Is the Riton 3 Tactix 1-8x24 MOA right for my rifle?
Shooting into bright light where a dim reticle washes out. Beyond that, the honest test is whether it physically fits and whether its numbers match the distances you shoot. Check the ring height its objective needs and the exit pupil its magnification gives before deciding.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others.
Will this fit my rifle and my rings?
Check three things in this order. The tube diameter has to match the rings exactly, because a 30 mm ring will not hold a 34 mm tube. The objective bell has to clear the barrel at the ring height you own. And the rail or base pattern on the receiver has to match the mount. Those three account for most returns in this category.
Is it worth buying this rather than the cheaper alternative?
Only if the thing it does better is something you actually need. The alternatives listed above each trade something specific, and on a first setup the money almost always does more good spent on a solid mount, a torque driver and a level than on upgrading the glass by one model.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, published optical and ballistic formulas, and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Figures described as a rule of thumb are shooter convention rather than sourced numbers, and they are labelled that way wherever they appear. Ballistic figures come from a point mass model using the ballistic coefficient the maker publishes, so treat them as a starting point and confirm them on paper at a measured distance. Confirm your firearm is unloaded with the action open before you mount, level, torque or bore sight anything. Verify a zero only on a supervised range or a safe, legal backstop, know what lies beyond your target, and follow the law where you hunt and shoot, including rules on land access and permitted cartridges.