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Description of Leica Magnus i Riflescopes

Leica Magnus i rifle scopes are the second generation of the Leica Magnus riflescopes. They were introduced on IWA in 2016. Leica is a well-renowned producer of optics and has long been regarded as one of the best producers of binoculars in the world. Magnus line was Leica's entrance in the premium class of rifle scopes and they invested a lot of effort in producing one of the best hunting telescopic sights on the market. Leica Magnus scopes have the widest field of view, true “Leica” vivid colors and an outstanding contrast. Leica Magnus scopes also offer an extraordinary light transmission rate of more than 91% and this is a remarkable achievement for a super-zoom rifle scope. Zoom factor of the wide angle model is 6.3 and 6.7 for bigger models. These rifle scopes really offer versatile possibilities of use and are a great choice for anything from driven hunts or safari to low light hunting or long-range shots due to their large field of view. All outer lens surfaces are covered with Leica AquaDura coating that prevents fogging at low temperatures, repels water and protects lenses from scratches. Mechanics and general build quality of Leica Magnus scopes are also on such a high level that you can rely on Magnus scopes in any kind of challenging conditions.

All Leica Magnus i rifle scopes come with new turrets, where the zeroing of the scope is done by pressing the turret and turning it, without any key needed. They come with an even better-illuminated reticle and a very advanced illumination system, located on the top of the eyepiece. The operation of the system is very intuitive and can be done even while wearing gloves. The knob for regulating the illumination on the Magnus i series of riflescopes locks into place more firmly, so that the accidental turning on or off cannot take place.

There are 60 levels of illumination intensity altogether, meaning that the illumination can be fine-tuned for any lighting conditions, either as a day bright dot for driven hunts or as a very dim point of aim for low light hunting. The illumination system also features a position sensor which automatically turns off the illumination when the scope is tilted sideways or is in a vertical position. The illumination system features new, updated electronics which reduce energy consumption. This system substantially increases battery life. All Leica Magnus i rifle scopes can optionally be ordered with the Zeiss ZM/VM rail for simple mounting, or BDC lockable turrets with 100 clicks in a single turn (the wide-angle model cannot be ordered with the BDC-turret).

Leica Magnus i rifle scopes features

Reliable mechanics in a one-piece housing (shockproof even for the most powerful calibers)
Waterproof and dry nitrogen purged for a fogproof use at low temperatures
Parallax free at 100 m
Second focal plane reticles (reticle size doesn't change with zoom)
Multi-coated lenses for image brightness and contrast
Wide field of view
Extraordinary light transmission (over 91%), even at maximum magnification
Big zoom ratio (wide angle model is 6.3 and 6.7 for both bigger models)
10 years warranty
Short design
Variable magnification (wide angle model 6.3 and 6.7 for both bigger models)
Daylight and nighttime illumination (big illumination knob for usage with gloves)
Automatic illumination shut off (when the weapon is tilted in a non-shooting position)

Leica Magnus i rifle scopes configurations

Leica Magnus 1-6.3x24i (great for driven hunts)
Leica Magnus 1.5-10x42i (a great option for stalking)
Leica Magnus 1.8-12x50i (for all-round use)
Leica Magnus 2.4-16x56i (for hunting in twilight)

Mounting of Leica Magnus i riflescopes

The Leica Magnus i rifle scopes can be mounted with 30 mm rings, or optionally with the Zeiss ZM/VM mount.

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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.

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Leica Magnus 2.4-16x56 i scope

Leica Magnus i Rifle Scopes

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Description of Leica Magnus i Riflescopes

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