Best Illuminated Scopes Under $500 USA 2026
Showing 48 in-stock scopes · Live US prices updated nightly from US retailers
#1✓ In Stock
Vector Optics VictOptics ZOD IR Rifle Scope, 1-4x20mm, 25.4mm Tube, VMD-2 Reticle, Matte, Black, OPSL21
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$57.99
🔭 1–4x⌀ 20mmIlluminatedLPVO
#2✓ In Stock
NcSTAR Illuminated Compact Rifle Scope - 3-9x42E Ill. Scope / Ruby SEC3942R Rifle Scope
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$67.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 42mmIlluminated
#3✓ In Stock
Nikko Stirling Mountmaster 3-9x40 AO IR, 1in Tube Rifle Scope, HMD Reticle, 1/4 MOA, Matte Black, NMMI3940AON
via OpticsPlanet
$74.05
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmMOAIlluminatedSide Focus
#4✓ In Stock
ADE Advanced Optics 2.5-10x40mm Rifle Scope, 40mm, Green Illuminated Reticle, Black, 2.5-10X40GL
via OpticsPlanet
$79.99
🔭 2.5–10x⌀ 40mmIlluminated
#5✓ In Stock
TruGlo Tru-Brite Xtreme Tactical Compact 4x32mm Rifle Scope, Red/Green Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle, TG-TG8504TL
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$89.39
🔭 4–4x⌀ 32mmMRADIlluminatedTactical/PRS
#6✓ In Stock
ADE Advanced Optics 1-4x24mm Riflescope, SFP, Illuminated Mil Dot Reticle, Matte, Black, Gen2 1-4x24
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$89.99
🔭 1–4x⌀ 24mmSFPMRADIlluminatedLPVO
#7✓ In Stock
ADE Advanced Optics Gen2 1-6x24mm LPVO Rifle Scope, 30mm, Illuminated Mil Dash Reticle, Black, Gen2 1-6x24
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$94.99
🔭 1–6x⌀ 24mmMRADIlluminatedLPVOTactical/PRS
#8✓ In Stock
Barska 4-16x50mm Illuminated Rifle Scope, Mil-Dot Sniper Reticle - AC11670
via OpticsPlanet
$107.94
🔭 4–16x⌀ 50mmMRADIlluminated
#9✓ In Stock
Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Anodized, Non-Illuminated V-Plex Rimfire Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 11.5in, 13.9oz, CF2-31001R
via OpticsPlanet
$119.00
🔭 2–7x⌀ 32mmRimfireSFPMOAIlluminated
#10✓ In Stock
Traditions Scope 3-9x40mm Bdm Mz Ranging Illum. Black Matte
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$125.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmIlluminated
#11✓ In Stock
Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Hard Anodized, Non-Illuminated V-Plex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 12.2in, 14.8oz, CF2-31005
via OpticsPlanet
$129.00
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#12✓ In Stock
Konus Fighter 4-16x50mm 1in Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated Ballistic Reticle, Black, 7349
via OpticsPlanet
$132.99
🔭 4–16x⌀ 50mmSFPIlluminated
#13✓ In Stock
SIG SAUER Buckmasters 3-9x40mm 1 inch Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated BDC Reticle, Black, SOBM33004
via OpticsPlanet
$137.49
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmSFPIlluminated
#14✓ In Stock
TruGlo Intercept Rifle Scope 3-9x42mm Illuminated BDC Reticle One Inch Tube Matte Black Finish, TG-TG8539BIB
via OpticsPlanet
$137.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 42mmIlluminated
#15✓ In Stock
Burris Droptine 3-9x40 mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Matte, Non-Illuminated Ballistic Plex 22LR Reticle, MOA Adjustment, Black, 200019
via OpticsPlanet
$139.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmRimfireSFPMOAIlluminated
#16✓ In Stock
Vortex Crossfire II Straightwall 3-9x50mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Anodized, Non-Illuminated Straightwall BDC Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 12.8in, 18.4oz, CF2-31011SW
via OpticsPlanet
$149.00
🔭 3–9x⌀ 50mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#17✓ In Stock
Vortex Crossfire II Rifle Scope, 4-12x44mm, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Non-Illuminated Dead-Hold BDC Reticle, Black Hard Anodized, 13.4in, 15.6oz, CF2-31015
via OpticsPlanet
$149.00
🔭 4–12x⌀ 44mmSFPIlluminated
#18✓ In Stock
Burris Droptine 3-9x40 mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Matte, Non-Illuminated Ballistic Plex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, Black, 200017
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$149.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#19✓ In Stock
Konus Scope Wild 4-12X40 Ao Illuminated German 4 Reticle
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$149.99
🔭 4–12x⌀ 40mmIlluminatedSide Focus
#20✓ In Stock
SIG SAUER Buckmasters 3-9x50mm 1 inch Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated BDC Reticle, Black, SOBM33003
via OpticsPlanet
$153.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 50mmSFPIlluminated
#21✓ In Stock
SIG SAUER Buckmasters 3-12x44mm 1 inch Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated BDC Reticle, Black, SOBM43002
via OpticsPlanet
$159.99
🔭 3–12x⌀ 44mmSFPIlluminated
#22✓ In Stock
NightStar 1-6x24mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane, Illuminated Reticle, Black, NS11038F2
via OpticsPlanet
$160.55
🔭 1–6x⌀ 24mmFFPIlluminatedLPVO
#23✓ In Stock
Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x50mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Hard Anodized, Non-Illuminated Dead-Hold BDC Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 12.8in, 18oz, CF2-31011
via OpticsPlanet
$169.00
🔭 3–9x⌀ 50mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#24✓ In Stock
Konus KONUSPRO 3-9x50IR Waterproof Rifle Scope w/30/30 Engraved/Illuminated Reticle 7294
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$169.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 50mmIlluminated
#25✓ In Stock
TruGlo Tactical 3-9X42 30mm AR Scope, IR Mil, Black, TG-TG8539TL
via OpticsPlanet
$169.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 42mmMRADIlluminatedTactical/PRS
#26✓ In Stock
TruGlo Tru-Brite 1-6x24mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Illuminated Power Ring, Duplex Mil-Dot Reticle with Mount, Matte, TG-TG8516TL
via OpticsPlanet
$175.99
🔭 1–6x⌀ 24mmMRADIlluminatedLPVO
#27✓ In Stock
Burris Droptine 4.5-14x42 mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Matte, Non-Illuminated Ballistic Plex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, Black, 200077
via OpticsPlanet
$179.99
🔭 4.5–14x⌀ 42mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#28✓ In Stock
Athlon Optics Talos 1.5-5x32mm LPVO 1in Tube Crossbow Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, IR MOA Reticle, Black, 215014
via OpticsPlanet
$180.97
🔭 1.5–5x⌀ 32mmCrossbowSFPMOAIlluminatedTactical/PRS
#29✓ In Stock
NightStar 3-30x56SFIR 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated Reticle, Black, NS11211
via OpticsPlanet
$182.75
🔭 3–30x⌀ 56mmSFPIlluminated
#30✓ In Stock
Vortex "Vortex Crossfire HD 2-7x32 mm 1 in Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC MOA, Black, 11.2, 15.7oz, CFR-2701I"
via OpticsPlanet
$189.00
🔭 2–7x⌀ 32mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#31✓ In Stock
Konus KonusPro 275 Rifle Scope, 3-10x44mm, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Dual Illuminated Blue/Red Center Dot Reticle, Matte, Black, 7279
via OpticsPlanet
$189.99
🔭 3–10x⌀ 44mmSFPIlluminated
#32✓ In Stock
Hawke Sport Optics Vantage Rifle Scope, 1-4x20mm, 1 inch Tube, Second Focal Plane, Turkey Dot IR 1/4 MOA Reticle, Black, 14205
via OpticsPlanet
$190.00
🔭 1–4x⌀ 20mmSFPMOAIlluminatedLPVO
#33✓ In Stock
Vortex Crossfire II Rifle Scope, 4-12x44mm, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Non-Illuminated Dead-Hold BDC Reticle, Black Hard Anodized, w/ Vortex Defender Flip Cap, CF2-31015-KIT1
via OpticsPlanet
$193.00
🔭 4–12x⌀ 44mmSFPIlluminated
#34✓ In Stock
SIG SAUER "Sig Sauer TANGO SPR, Rifle Scope, 1-4X Magnification, Second Focal Plane, Hellfire Quadplex Illuminated FL-4 Reticle, 24mm Objective, 30mm Main Tube, Black, Includes ALPHA MSR 1.535 Mount, SOTS41000"
via OpticsPlanet
$195.49
🔭 1–4xSFPIlluminated
#35✓ In Stock
TruGlo Intercept Rifle Scope 4-12x44mm Illuminated BDC Reticle One Inch Tube Matte Black Finish, TG-TG8541BIB
via OpticsPlanet
$199.99
🔭 4–12x⌀ 44mmIlluminated
#36✓ In Stock
Burris Fullfield IV 2.5-10x42 mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Plex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 200487
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$199.99
🔭 2.5–10x⌀ 42mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#37✓ In Stock
Burris Fullfield 2-8x35mm 1in Tube Illum SC Ballistic E3 Riflescope, Black, 201500
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$199.99
🔭 2–8x⌀ 35mmIlluminated
#38✓ In Stock
Primary Arms Classic Series LPVO Rifle Scope, 1-6x24mm, 30mm Tube, SFP, Illuminated Duplex Reticle, Black, 610184
via OpticsPlanet
$199.99
🔭 1–6x⌀ 24mmSFPIlluminatedLPVOTactical/PRS
#39✓ In Stock
TruGlo Eminus 3-9x42mm Scope 30mm Tube Ir Ml W/1pc Mount Do, TG-TG8539TLR
via OpticsPlanet
$204.43
🔭 3–9x⌀ 42mmIlluminated
#40✓ In Stock
Konus Konuspro-M30 1-4x24mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Illuminated Circle Dot Reticle, Black, 7184
via OpticsPlanet
$204.99
🔭 1–4x⌀ 24mmIlluminatedLPVO
#41✓ In Stock
Athlon Optics Talos BTR Gen II 1-4x24mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, AHSR14 IR MIL Reticle, Black, 215026
via OpticsPlanet
$208.49
🔭 1–4x⌀ 24mmSFPMRADIlluminatedLPVO
#42✓ In Stock
ADE Advanced Optics 6-25x56mm Long Range Rifle Scope w/ Illuminated Reticle, 35mm Tube, Glass Etched Mildot Bar Reticle, Matte, Black, 6-25X56SFIR
via OpticsPlanet
$212.79
🔭 6–25x⌀ 56mmMRADIlluminatedLong Range
#43✓ In Stock
Hawke Sport Optics Vantage IR - 1-4x20 - Turkey Dot IR - 1/4 MOA - Low-Profile, Mossy Oak, Camo, 14203
via OpticsPlanet
$215.00
🔭 1–4x⌀ 20mmMOAIlluminatedLPVO
#44✓ In Stock
Bushnell R5 3-9x40 R5 Rifle Scope 1in, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated Multi-X Reticle, Black, R5-3940S9
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$216.99
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmSFPIlluminated
#45✓ In Stock
Vortex "Vortex Crossfire HD 1.5-5.5x32 mm Scout 1 in Tube Riflescope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC MOA Scout, Black, 8.7, 11.6oz, CFR-1501I"
via OpticsPlanet
$219.00
🔭 1.5–5.5x⌀ 32mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#46✓ In Stock
Vortex "Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9x40 mm 1 in Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane, Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC MOA, Black, 12.5, 17.1oz, CFR-3901I"
via OpticsPlanet
$219.00
🔭 3–9x⌀ 40mmSFPMOAIlluminated
#47✓ In Stock
SIG SAUER "Sig Sauer TANGO SPR, Rifle Scope, 4-16X Magnification, Second Focal Plane, MOA Non-Illuminated Reticle, 44mm Objective, 30mm Tube, Black, w/ ALPHA MSR 1.535 Mount, SOTS44000"
via OpticsPlanet
$219.49
🔭 4–16xSFPMOAIlluminated
#48✓ In Stock
Wulf Optics Hurricane Lite 4.5-18x50mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Non Illuminated Half Mildot SF Reticle, Black, WU9109
via OpticsPlanet
$219.99
🔭 4.5–18x⌀ 50mmSFPMRADIlluminatedSide Focus