Alpen Optics Apex XP 2.5-15x56

• 2.5-15x magnification range: Covers close woodland shots and longer cross-field holds in one hunting riflescope, so there is less need to compromise between speed at low power and precision at higher magnification.
• 56 mm objective with 95 % light transmission: The large front lens and efficient optical system help maintain a bright sight picture in poor light, which is especially useful at dawn, dusk, and in shaded terrain.
• SFP illuminated reticle with Auto Turn-Off: The reticle keeps a familiar visual size through the zoom range, while red illumination improves aiming contrast in dim conditions and the shut-off function helps conserve battery life.
• Capped turrets with Zero Stop: The adjustment system protects settings from accidental movement during transport or stalking, while Zero Stop makes it easier to return to a known zero after dialing elevation.
• Side focus from 10m to infinity: Parallax adjustment allows a sharper target image and more precise aiming across a wide range of distances, from short-range practice to longer hunting shots.

About the Alpen Optics Apex XP Series

The Alpen Optics Apex XP series sits at the top of the Apex riflescope range and is built for shooters who want a more capable optic for hunting, competition, and long-range shooting. Within Alpen Optics’ lineup, Apex XP models are positioned as the more refined option for users who need dependable mechanics, practical reticle choices, and optical performance suited to demanding field use. The series is described as being made for precision shooting and hard conditions rather than occasional range work.

A key part of the series identity is its fully multi-coated optical system, which is intended to support contrast, light transmission, and a clear image across the zoom range. Current Apex XP riflescopes also use SmartDot technology, adding an illumination system aimed at practical hunting use where fast sight acquisition matters in changing light. The series includes different reticle styles, such as Duplex and A4, showing that the family is designed to cover both fast, intuitive aiming and more deliberate shot placement. In practical terms, the Apex XP line is defined by a balance of field-ready durability, precise adjustment control, and optics that remain useful from bright daytime conditions into the low-light periods when many hunting opportunities occur.

About the Alpen Optics Apex XP 2.5-15x56

The Alpen Optics Apex XP 2.5-15x56 is a low-light hunting riflescope built around a 2.5-15x zoom range and a 56 mm objective lens. That combination makes it well suited to mixed hunting terrain, where a shot may present itself at shorter distance in woodland and then shift to a more deliberate opportunity across open ground. At the lower end, the scope remains manageable for quick target acquisition, while the higher magnification gives the shooter enough image scale for careful shot placement when distance increases.

Its optical design is aimed squarely at visibility in difficult light. 95 % light transmission, a fully multicoated lens system, and the large objective help preserve image brightness when legal shooting time is running short. The second focal plane reticle keeps the reticle visually consistent throughout the magnification range, which many hunters prefer because the aiming pattern stays easy to read at both low and high power. Red illumination adds contrast against dark game or shaded backgrounds, and the Auto Turn-Off function is a practical detail for conserving battery life during long outings.

Mechanically, this model favors secure field use over exposed target-style handling. Capped turrets reduce the chance of accidental adjustment while carrying the rifle, yet the presence of a Zero Stop still allows confident return to the original zero after dialing. The side-focus parallax adjustment from 10m to infinity broadens the scope’s usefulness for everything from short-range confirmation to longer shots where image sharpness and aiming precision matter more. A 30 mm tube, nitrogen filling, and waterproof, fogproof, shockproof construction round out a design intended for regular use in changing weather and temperature conditions.

About Alpen Optics

Alpen Optics was founded by Tim Gardner in December 1996, and the company introduced its first products in 1997. Its history identifies Rancho Cucamonga, California, as the company’s headquarters. Alpen Optics focuses on sporting optics, with a product range that includes binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, and thermal optics, giving the brand a broad presence across hunting and observation categories.

Within that range, Alpen has developed distinct product families for different users and budgets. Its binocular lines include Apex XP, Teton, and Rainier, while technologies used across the brand include BaK-4 prisms, PXA phase coating, HR metallic coatings, and ED glass in selected models. A notable point in the company’s history came in 2018, when Explore Scientific acquired Alpen Optics’ trademarks and designs. That background helps explain why Alpen Optics products combine established sporting-optics formats with a lineup that spans everyday field use, low-light hunting optics, and more specialized thermal devices.

Main Features

• Magnification: 2.50 x - 15.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 56.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Click value: 10mm/100m - 0.10MIL
• Elevation adjustment range: 23.00 mrad / 79.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 14.00 mrad / 48.00 MOA
• Eye relief: 78.00 mm - 92.00 mm
• Field of view: 16.30 m/100m - 2.80 m/100m
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax range: 10m to infinity
• Illumination: Red
• Auto Turn-Off: Yes
• Turret type: Capped
• Zero Stop: Yes
• Light transmission: 95 %
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Length: 372.00 mm
• Weight: 820.00 g
• Housing fill: Nitrogen
• Working temperature range: - 20 / + 70 °C
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Color: Black

Warranty

2 years. Alpen Optics states a 2-year warranty for this riflescope, matching the product information for this model.

In the Box

• Picatinny rings
• Flip-open lens covers