Kaps illuminated Rifle Scopes.

Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes description

Kaps illuminated (Leutchabsehen) rifle scopes are a good choice for hunters who seek rifle scopes with good features in poor light conditions. All lenses are multi-coated which ensures excellent lighting transmission and sharpness. Kaps illuminated rifle scopes are designed mainly for night use or for use in poor lighting conditions – especially when hunting on raised hidden position. The illuminated reticle is placed in the first focal plane (reticle size changes with magnification) and enables degreeless intensity settings. The last intensity setting is automatically saved into memory in order to use the same setting the next time you use the rifle scope.

The manufacturing of the Kaps illuminated rifle scope was set to enable the best use under extreme conditions and the manufacturer guarantees that the rifle scopes will be fully functional in all conditions from -40°C to +70°C, since the Kaps illuminated are waterproof and filled with dry nitrogen. These features enable the rifle scopes to function at full capacity at low temperatures and will not cause the mist to build up inside. It is also possible to use the Kaps illuminated rifle scopes with the most powerful African hunting calibre rifles, like the .450 Marlin.

The degreeless light intensity settings button is specially designed for easy use with gloves in harsh conditions and is therefore slip-free. The Kaps illuminated rifle scopes have a 25-year warranty and offer the best compromise between price and quality on the market. All rifle scopes from Kaps illuminated have a main tube diameter of 30 mm, and they also can be ordered with a Zeiss ZM / VM rail for a precise and easy mounting

Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes features

Reliable mechanics in one-piece housing (shockproof even for the most powerful hunting calibres)
Waterproof and dry nitrogen purged for Fogproof use at low temperatures
Multi-coated lenses for image brightness and contrast
Fixed parallax (at 100 meters)
First focal plane reticles (reticle size change with magnification)
Variable magnification
Fixed magnification
Illuminated reticle with memory function
Automatic illumination shut-off after 6 hours
25 years warranty

Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes configurations

Kaps Illuminated 8x56 (for low light raised hide hunting)
Kaps Illuminated 2.5-10x50 (for all-round use)
Kaps Illuminated 2.5-10x56 (for low light hunting)

Mounting of Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes

The Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes can be mounted with 30 mm rings or optionally with a Zeiss ZM / VM mount.

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Kaps Illuminated 2.5-10x56 First Focal Plane Riflescope

Kaps Illuminated 2.5-10x56 OC

$1,199.00

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Kaps Illuminated 8x56 OC

$809.00

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Kaps Illuminated 2.5-10x56 MRC/OC (rail) First focal plane Scope

Kaps Illuminated 2.5-10x56 mm MRC/OC (rail)

$1,119.00

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Kaps Illuminated 8x56 RC (rail)

$909.00

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General properties of Low light rifle scopes

The low light rifle scopes category holds those riflescopes that are built to offer the best possible performance at dusk or dawn and when hunting during the night when the moon and the stars are the only source of light.

Best Scopes for hunting

Low light scopes are used solely for hunting and especially in Europe where hunting in low-light situations is very popular.

Low light rifle scopes - Best low light scope

Steiner Ranger 6 3-18x56 scope

Commonly associated features of scopes in this hunting category are:

50 or 56mm objective lens diameter
High-quality glass and coating of the rifle scope
Capped turrets
The illuminated reticle or thick FFP reticle
Low-intensity illumination of the reticle
1 inch or 30 mm tube or rail mounting
Fixed or variable magnification
Minimal magnification ranging from 2x to 4x
Maximal magnification ranging from 10x to 16x

What is the best Low light rifle scope?

What makes a low-light rifle scope the best?

When on a hunt for the best scope, there are many factors to be considered:

a finely adjustable red dot (dimmable),
brightness of the scope,
scope image quality,
fields of use, and many more.

Low-light rifle scope Buying guide

Due to numerous factors, price ranges, and manufacturers always producing new scopes, it is impossible to say which one is the best. However, we created a buying guide to keep you updated on some of the best buys in each price range.

Comparison of Low light scopes - information of low light scopes

Steiner and Leica low light riflescopes

Lens, coatings and magnification in best Low light scope

A good low light rifle scope is one that fits the user’s financial goals, brightness, and provides a quality image, nevertheless. A lower zoom factor means there are fewer lens in the design. And fewer lens result in less loss of light. The coatings are also important – if they are of higher quality, again, less amount of light is lost every time light travels through the lens’ surface.

As for the lens size, the bigger, the better. The magnification of the scope should also not be too high, as this results in a smaller exit pupil, which we do not want for low light use.

But the most important factor to be taken into account is that the scope performs best in low light if it has an illuminated reticle, preferably in the form of a finely adjustable central dot (if the whole reticle is illuminated, it covers up the image of the target).

Can you use a low light scope at night?

Yes, a riflescope can be used for hunting at night, if you make use of the available residual light, such as the Full Moon or starlight, but your observation will not be ideal.

However, if you wish to hunt at night and see the target clearly, you need the help of other night vision optics, such as thermal and night vision attachments, as night vision optics collect whatever little light there is and amplify it. So, without thermal optics, you would only see a silhouette of the animals and no details.

Leica Low light rifle scope

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Kaps illuminated Rifle Scopes.

Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes description

Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes features

Kaps Illuminated rifle scopes configurations