Rudolph V1 2.5-15x50mm

• 2.5-15x magnification range: covers close woodland shots and deliberate longer-range work in one riflescope, so the rifle stays useful across changing terrain and target distances.
• 50 mm objective lens: supports a brighter sight picture at higher magnification and in fading light, which helps when detail matters most at dawn, dusk or on shaded ranges.
• Illuminated SFP reticle: keeps the reticle easy to pick up against dark backgrounds without making the scope overly busy, giving faster aiming in low light and mixed cover.
• Side-focus parallax adjustment: lets the image and reticle be brought onto the same focal plane from the shooting position, improving precision and reducing aiming error at varied distances.
• Tactical multi-turn turrets: provide a dialing-friendly layout for shooters who prefer to correct for distance or conditions directly on the scope rather than relying only on holdover.

About the Rudolph Optics V1 Series

The Rudolph Optics V1 series is the brand’s Varmint Series, positioned for shooters who need a riflescope that can move between hunting use and more deliberate target work. Within the Rudolph Optics riflescope lineup, the V1 family covers practical magnification ranges such as 2.5-15x50 and 5-25x50, giving the series a broad role from shorter field shots to more measured long-range shooting.

The series stands out for combining flexible zoom ranges with reticle choices that suit different styles of use. Available V1 configurations include illuminated T3 and D2 reticles, as well as illuminated FFP T9 and RR1 options for shooters who want first focal plane behavior. That mix makes the V1 family relevant both to hunters who value a clear aiming point in poor light and to competition-oriented users who want a reticle that remains useful as magnification changes. Across the range, the design emphasis is on practical versatility, with features intended to support varminting, medium- to long-distance hunting and, in some versions, gong and competition shooting.

About the Rudolph V1 2.5-15x50mm

The Rudolph V1 2.5-15x50mm is a versatile riflescope built around a 2.5-15x magnification range that suits rifles used across mixed distances. At the low end, it remains manageable for closer shots where a wider view helps with target acquisition. At the top end, 15x gives enough image scale for careful shot placement on small targets, varmint work and longer-range practice. The 50.00 mm objective lens supports image brightness as magnification rises, which is especially useful when shooting in twilight or when trying to separate detail from a dark background.

This model uses an illuminated second focal plane reticle with red illumination, a layout many shooters prefer when they want the reticle to keep the same apparent size through the zoom range. In practice, that makes the aiming point easy to read at low magnification without becoming too fine to find quickly. Because the illumination is not daytime-usable, it is most relevant in subdued light, where it helps the reticle stand out without overpowering the image. The side-focus parallax adjustment adds another practical advantage for precision work, letting the shooter fine-tune the image for different distances from the firing position.

The scope’s tactical multi-turn turrets make it suitable for users who like to dial corrections, while the combination of waterproof, fogproof and shockproof construction supports field use in changing weather and on harder-recoiling rifles. With eye relief of 89.90-100.00 mm, the scope also gives useful clearance for hunting and target rifles where a stable, comfortable head position matters.

About Rudolph Optics

Rudolph Optics is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa and focuses on sporting optics for hunting and competition shooting. Its catalog covers riflescopes, binoculars, rangefinders, red dot sights and night-vision optics, showing a broad commitment to field and shooting applications rather than a single niche. Within its riflescope range, Rudolph Optics offers series such as H1, H2, V1, VH, AR, T1 and OPS, giving shooters options from general hunting setups to more specialized tactical and precision configurations.

The company describes its optics as using multilayer lens coatings, a relevant detail in this category because coatings play a major role in light transmission, contrast and glare control. That product focus, together with a lineup built around practical hunting and competition needs, gives the brand a clear identity in the sporting optics market.

Main Features

• Magnification: 2.50 x - 15.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Exit pupil: 20.00 mm - 3.30 mm
• Field of view: 14.70 m/100m - 2.40 m/100m
• Eye relief: 100.00 mm - 89.90 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Reticle illumination: Yes
• Illumination color: Red
• Daytime-usable illumination: No
• Turret type: Tactical
• Turret locking: No
• Zero stop: No
• Turret turns: MT - Multi Turn
• Turret rotation direction: CW
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Power supply: CR2032
• Length: 374.65 mm
• Weight: 793.78 g
• Color: Black
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Made in: China

Warranty

2 years. Rudolph Optics states a two-year warranty for this riflescope.

In the Box

• Flip-up caps