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The Crimson Trace 5-Series CTL-5318 lands squarely in the sweet spot for anyone who wants real long-range performance without stepping up to a full high-end tactical price bracket. The 3-18x zoom range covers everything from a wooded stand to a wide-open ridge, and the 50mm objective pulls in plenty of light when the sun starts dropping. It rides on a single-piece 34mm main tube machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, so it has the internal adjustment travel and durability to back up the numbers on the box.
The glass-etched MR1-MIL reticle sits in the first focal plane, meaning it scales with your magnification so the hold points stay true no matter where you set the zoom. The center features a fine 0.05 MIL aiming dot surrounded by 0.2 MIL windage hold points, which is a genuinely useful layout when the wind won't sit still. It's fully illuminated with multiple brightness settings for low-light work, and the Japanese ED glass keeps the image sharp and color-correct edge to edge.
The exposed 0.1 MIL tactical turrets have a positive, tactile feel that makes counting clicks second nature. A zero-stop lets you spin right back to your zero after dialing elevation, and the second-rotation indicator keeps you honest when you're deep into a come-up. That combination is what makes this scope click for precision rifle and extended-range hunting alike.
This is a set-it-and-forget-it optic. It's nitrogen purged and O-ring sealed, so it stays waterproof and fogproof through weather that would sideline lesser glass. Crimson Trace backs the whole scope line with a lifetime warranty and their Batteries For Life program, so the CR2032 that runs the illumination is covered for as long as you own it. Mounting is made easier with the built-in leveling indicators and the red alignment ring that helps you settle into a consistent eye position.
It's a first focal plane reticle, so it grows and shrinks along with your magnification. That keeps your MIL hold points and ranging accurate at any power setting, not just at max zoom. For a scope built around dialing and holding at distance, FFP is the way you want it.
Yes. The exposed elevation turret includes a zero-stop that lets you spin right back down to your zero without overshooting it. There's also a second-rotation indicator so you can keep track of where you are when you dial up for longer shots.
This scope uses a 34mm main tube, so you'll want 34mm rings or a 34mm one-piece mount. With the 50mm objective, plan on medium to high rings depending on your rifle and cheek weld. Check your clearance so the objective bell sits above the barrel and any rail-mounted accessories.
The reticle illumination runs off a single CR2032 battery with multiple brightness settings for different light conditions. Crimson Trace includes this scope in their Batteries For Life program, so you can request replacement batteries at no charge for as long as you own it. The optic itself is also backed by a lifetime warranty.
| UPC | 850002469097 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CTL-5318 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.785 |
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