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Bushnell R7 1-8x24 SFP Illuminated Fiber MOA Low Power Variable Optic Riflescope - R7-1824A2
Product Description
Modern modern sporting rifles and tactical carbines demand an optic that bridges the gap between the blazing speed of a reflex red dot and the long-range tracking resolution of a magnified hunting scope. Standard lower-tier variable optics often introduce significant structural bottlenecks, presenting narrow visual windows, heavy distortion at high magnification, and sluggish eye boxes that delay snap target engagement. Furthermore, traditional etched reticles with battery-only illumination can wash out completely under direct midday sunlight or leave shooters stranded if an electronic circuit fails. The Bushnell R7 1-8x24 SFP Illuminated Fiber MOA Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) completely eliminates these operational limitations, delivering a premium, daylight-bright tactical glass engine engineered to maximize your weapon platform's versatility.
At the core of the R7-1824A2’s optical brilliance is Bushnell’s flagship ED Prime (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass assembly. This multi-coated lens matrix carefully realigns shifting light wavelengths, completely neutralizing color fringing and edge-to-edge chromatic aberrations to resolve high-contrast target silhouettes at extreme distances. Shifting from a true 1x magnification out to a powerful 8x upper tier, the second focal plane (SFP) design ensures the reticle subtensions remain completely uniform across the entire focal arc. The crowning mechanical achievement is the custom Illuminated Fiber MOA reticle, which utilizes advanced fiber-optic technology to funnel ambient light and electronic energy into a localized central tracking point. This configuration creates a true daylight-bright center dot that captures the shooter's eye instantly during high-stress target transitions.
In high-speed live-fire deployment, the structural architecture of the R7 scope provides premium tracking control. Precision-machined from a monolithic block of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, the 30mm main tube provides an exceptionally rigid core that handles punishing recoil cycles and hard environmental drops without shifting zero. All external lens substrates are molecularly sealed with Bushnell’s proprietary EXO Barrier™ protective coating, an unyielding chemical shield that permanently fills microscopic pores in the glass to repel rain, snow, body oil, dust, and carbon slurry. Complete with tactile, low-profile capped turrets that protect your windage and elevation settings from field displacement, this LPVO transforms how flat and fast you can track targets from close-quarters defensive distances out to extended mountain ridgelines.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Maintenance Guidance: The R7 1-8x24 utilizes a standard 30mm main tube diameter, requiring high-quality matching scope rings or a monolithic cantilever mount to ensure proper head alignment and eye relief on flat-top receiver rails. When mounting the optic, utilize a precision scope leveling kit to ensure the vertical hair is perfectly perpendicular to the receiver axis; even a tiny degree of reticle cant will induce major horizontal tracking errors at distances beyond 200 yards. Tighten your ring cap screws incrementally in a cross-pattern configuration using an accurate inch-pound torque wrench, seating them strictly between 15 to 18 in-lbs; crushing the tube via over-torque will bind the internal erector mechanism and freeze your magnification collar. Periodically check the exterior battery cap to ensure the CR2032 cell is clean of moisture and grease to guarantee continuous backup illumination during indoor or low-ambient operations.
Key Features
- ED Prime Glass Core: Engineered with premium extra-low dispersion optical elements to eliminate chromatic distortion and deliver absolute high-resolution color fidelity.
- Daylight-Bright Fiber Reticle: Leverages an advanced fiber-optic point to project an intensely bright, sharp central MOA dot that remains visible against bright backgrounds.
- EXO Barrier Lens Shield: Outfitted with a molecularly bonded lens treatment that forces water, oil, fog, and environmental dust to slide off the glass surface instantly.
- Rugged 30mm Monolithic Tube: Machined from a single block of heavy-duty aluminum alloy to secure exceptional structural stiffness and an expansive internal adjustment envelope.
- Second Focal Plane Consistency: The SFP layout keeps the visual size of the reticle fixed across the 1-8x magnification band, ensuring a lightning-fast close-quarters sight picture.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Bushnell
- Model Line: R7 Premium LPVO Series
- MPN/SKU: R7-1824A2
- UPC: 029757026835
- Magnification Range: 1x - 8x Variable
- Objective Lens Diameter: 24mm
- Main Tube Diameter: 30mm
- Focal Plane Position: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
- Reticle Detail: Illuminated Fiber MOA Dot Reticle
- Field of View: 123 ft @ 1x / 15 ft @ 8x at 100 Yards
- Eye Relief Distance: 3.6 Inches
- Turret Adjustment Value: 1/4 MOA Click Values
- Turret Style: Low-Profile Capped Tactical Turrets
- Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated / EXO Barrier Protective Layer
- Environmental Rating: IPX7 Fully Waterproof and Nitrogen Purged
- Overall Length: 11.2 Inches