One of the most prolific advances in modern combat and sports rifle platform setups has been the adaptation of zero magnification optical sighting systems coupled with detachable magnifiers. This versatile setup has replaced low-power variable optical (LPVO) sighting systems as the go-to rifle platform for both military and civilian sports shooters globally.
Delta Optical, a world leader in variable magnification optical sighting systems, has elected to toss its hat into the proverbial ring with the launch of the Hornet 1x prism scope and 3x magnifier designed specifically for the modern sporting rifle (MSR).
Grab your favourite sports rifle and shooting glasses and join us as we mount our fighting duo to a barebones 16” DPMS AR-15 style platform, transforming it into a capable MSR with unprecedented accuracy at variable distances.
Breaking the mould: Design and ergonomics of the Hornet 1x prism scope
When you think of zero magnification optical sighting systems, you will be forgiven in associating this design with only red dot sighting systems. The design team at Delta Optical elected to forgo conventional thinking to produce
