The most popular riflescopes for hunting, long range and ARs: price range, popularity, glass and tracking ratings, focal plane and reticle, turrets, weight, warranty and the main pros and cons. Tap a column header to sort.
Known for
Focal plane & reticle
Turrets
Warranty
Pros & cons
How the ratings work
Popularity: 2026 best-seller lists (Amazon, "most bought" roundups), editor picks (Outdoor Life, GunsAmerica) and what top precision shooters use (PrecisionRifleBlog).
Glass: owner and reviewer reputation for clarity, edge sharpness and low-light brightness.
Tracking & toughness: reputation for turrets moving exactly as marked, returning to zero and holding up to recoil and drops.
Quick terms
FFP vs. SFP: a first-focal-plane reticle grows with magnification, so holdovers are right at every power (best for long range). Second focal plane stays the same size (simpler for hunting).
Zero stop: the elevation turret stops at your zero, so you can always dial back fast.
LPVO: low-power variable optic (1-6x, 1-8x) for ARs and close, fast shots.
Tube size mostly decides how much elevation you can dial and which rings you need.
Sources and limits
Popularity draws on Outdoor Life's 2026 test (Bushnell R7 Editor's Choice), Amazon's best-seller list (Vortex Triumph HD, Crossfire II), GunsAmerica's 2026 hunting picks, a 2026 most-bought roundup (ATACR, AccuPoint, Mark 5HD) and PrecisionRifleBlog's pro survey (Leupold 18%, Kahles 13%). Prices, specs, weights and warranties are from my own knowledge, not checked model by model. Check current prices before buying.