The Riton Optics company is quickly becoming a personal favorite. I first encountered Riton at SHOT Show 2025, where they generously made time to give me an in-depth look at who they are and what they do. I was impressed, but I reserved judgement until I ran some of their products. I’ve done that now, and I’m even more impressed. My latest product test was the Riton 5 Tactix 1-10×24 LPVO rifle scope.
Low-Power Variable Optics (LPVO) have come into their own in the last few years, offering maximum flexibility for military, police, and defensive applications. The Riton 5 Tactix 1-10×24 LPVO acts as a red dot at 1x, while serving as a precision scope at higher magnifications, thanks to its Riton 3OT First Focal Plane reticle. We’ll get to all that, but let’s hit the specs.
Riton 5 Tactix LPVO Specifications
- Magnification: 1-10x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 24mm
- Tube Diameter: 30mm
- Parallax Adjustment: Fixed at 100 Yards
- First Focal Plane
- Riton 3OT Illuminated Reticle
- Eye Relief: 3.5 inches (90mm)
- 40 MRAD Adjustment Range
- Length: 11.81 inches (300mm)
- Weight: 1.8 lbs. (28.8 oz.)
- CR2032 Battery (Included)
Riton 5 Tactix LPVO Features
The Riton 5 Tactix LPVO features 6061-T6 aluminum construction for lightweight strength. Like all Riton scopes, it’s impact tested to 1,200 Gs. The 30mm tube is dry nitrogen-purged and sealed to prevent fogging. Riton’s high-density glass and multiple coatings provide excellent clarity. The rear-mounted diopter brings sharp focus, which my aging eyes always need.
The aluminum caps protect indexed turret bezels that are easily manipulated with fingers. The zero is resettable. The click value is 1/10th MRAD at 100 yards. MRAD is short for milliradians. Each radian is divided into 1,000 milliradians. A milliradian is expressed as a MIL, as opposed to a minute of angle (MOA). The Tactix’s adjustment increments are 1/10th of a MIL. Essentially, MRAD uses the metric system, where MOA is based on Imperial units like inches.
Throw levers are standard accessories on LPVOs, given the perceived need to quickly change magnification, depending on how you use it. Throw levers make that action possible. The patent-pending Riton Dual Throw Lever System has plenty of surface area and is serrated to provide solid purchase, even with gloves. It also has multiple mounting positions with multiple heights available for optimal performance. I like that option. I was able to install the lever where it works best for me.
The scope was easily mounted on the Riton quick-detach cantilever mount I got with the scope. I’m working toward having dedicated QD mounts for all my tactical scopes.
The Riton 3OT Illuminated Reticle
Scope reticles are constantly improving, and this Riton 3OT reticle is right there with the best I’ve run. It functions like a red dot at 1x, but increasing the magnification brings out the “Christmas tree” windage and elevation adjustments to make accurate shots at range. But even so, the reticle doesn’t seem cluttered. The simple bullseye and three-post design is very effective without being overwhelming.
The First Focal Plane (FFP) capability means that the reticle’s adjustment marks are accurate at any magnification. By contrast, a Second Focal Plane (SFP) reticle’s holds are only accurate at maximum magnification. FFP offers a clear advantage.
The etched reticle is very clear without illumination in daylight, letting you save battery power. But the 5 Tactix LPVO’s six brightness settings have you covered in any lighting conditions.
A very nice feature is the “off” setting between each brightness level. That saves you from having to cycle through the entire adjustment knob just to turn it off. It also means you can return to your previous brightness setting with one click.
The Riton 5 Tactix LPVO on the Range
I ran the Riton 5 Tactix LPVO on my IWI Zion-15 test rifle. My friends at Global Ordnance provided the 5.56 ammo, and I appreciate their continued support. The scope was easily zeroed at 50 yards and held that zero throughout my tests. I reconfirmed it afterward. The Riton QD mount was also rock-solid.
My go-to AR-15 drill is a take on the standard 2-2-2 drill. I put two rounds in three targets at ten yards, then move right or left, adjust the throw, and send two more rounds to a target 50 or 75 yards downrange. I’ll also begin with the longer-range target, then move and adjust to the shorter-range targets. I like horizontal and vertical transitions combined with movement.
I’ll mix up the magnifications, sometimes shooting the longer distances with no magnification, or quickly going short-range while still magnified. That teaches quick acquisition while dealing with eye relief. It does for me, anyway. Like any scope, the eye relief becomes more challenging at higher magnifications, but the 5 Tactix LPVO is pretty forgiving, with the eye relief being consistent up to about 6x. My favorite magnification for those ranges is about 3.5, but it takes practice to hit that mark consistently while on the move. Like anything, it takes practice.
That’s where the Riton throw lever really shines. It’s beefy and easily gripped, thanks to the serrations. It’s the best throw lever I’ve ever used because it’s set up the way I like, with superior ergonomics.
This scope was very accurate through all my tests, including a few shots off the bench at 265 yards, which is the maximum distance at my range. Top-notch performance throughout.
Final Thoughts
I love this scope. It will probably end up replacing the LPVO that currently rides on my number one AR-15. The other scope is great too, but I think I like the Riton a little better. As I’ve noted in other reviews, the best endorsement I can give a product is adding it to my system. I’ve now tested four Riton optics, and all four have entered, or will enter, my system in some fashion.
The Riton Optics 5 Tactix LPVO is an impressive scope. It does everything I want it to do, including easy manipulation, which is not as common as you might think, at least in my experience. I get that scopes aren’t complicated, but some are more user-friendly than others.
I highly recommend this scope if you’re looking for a great defensive optic. Even better, it won’t require a bank loan to purchase. That’s a great Riton feature, too. Maybe head on over to Riton Optics and check them out for yourself. They might have exactly what you’re looking for.
