r/canadaguns • u/No_Win_9797 • 24d ago
Buy recommendations Riton rifle scopes
Has anyone had experience with RITON scopes? Looking at getting a 1 Primal 4-16 (unsure if I want to spend the extra on a 3primal) for the gen2 ruger American 5.56 I’ve been waiting on (sent to warranty upon arrival) since February.
My other scopes are sig sauer tango 4 on a semi, vortex on the 308 or a 3–9 luepold I had to shim to get zerod on a bolt 22lr.
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u/HappyCan7250 24d ago
I have the Primal 3 4-16x44, I actually love it. I've had it on several 223 bolt guns and I love it. The Primal 1 is a 25mm tube, the Primal 3 is a 30mm tube. Prices are around the same too so I'd go for the Primal 3 if you can find it for the same price.
Turrets are pretty good, I haven't tried it on anything over 223 but I think it would hold up fine.
Glass is quite good surprisingly. I have a few scopes around the $250 range and the Riton is my favorite in all honesty. Clarity at max zoom is great for the price.
My closest comparison, of the scopes i own, would be my Bushnell 6-18x50 model, which is around $300, and i actually preferred the Riton, as the Riton has better clarity at max zoom and side focus vs adjustable objective.
I believe Riton allegedly offers lifetime warranty but I know sometimes that doesn't always apply in canada for some companies.
Id say take the chance, I love mine. Other option would be a Crossfire HD in 4-12 or 6-18 but I also think you would be very happy with the Riton. It seriously has become my favourite "cheap" scope.
Only drawback is that it is a bit heavy, so on a light rifle like the ruger you will notice it, but they seem quite well made. The 25mm tube (Primal 1) may also be a bit lighter than the Primal 3 (30mm tube). I had mine on a RAR in 5.56, an MVP Patrol in 5.56, and it is now on my Savage 110 Hog Hunter in 223. Worked great on all of them. The side focus works very well