US Optics TS 2.5-20x50

• 2.5-20x magnification range: This wide zoom span covers close-to-mid distance target acquisition at the low end and precise shot placement at extended range on higher power, making the scope suitable for both general hunting optics use and more deliberate long-range shooting.
• First focal plane illuminated reticle: The FFP layout keeps reticle subtensions consistent through the entire magnification range, so holdovers and ranging references remain usable at any setting, while red illumination helps the reticle stand out against dark backgrounds.
• Lockable tactical turrets with zero stop: The exposed, lockable turret system is built for repeatable dialing in the field, and the zero stop gives a fast, reliable return to the original zero after elevation corrections.
• 34 mm tube with generous adjustment range: The larger main tube supports substantial internal travel, giving shooters more room for elevation and windage correction when stretching distance or matching the scope to different rifle setups.
• Side focus parallax adjustment: Adjustable parallax from 9.2m to infinity helps keep the target and reticle on the same focal plane, improving precision at varying distances and making the image easier to refine from field positions.

About the US Optics TS Series

The US Optics TS Series was introduced under the USO label as a more accessible alternative to the company’s boutique, high-end optics. It is designed for shooters who want the core layout and handling of tactical optics without moving into the brand’s more specialized premium lines. Within the series, US Optics has offered both first- and second-focal-plane configurations, giving users a choice between constant reticle subtensions for hold-based shooting or a more traditional sight picture depending on model and reticle selection.

US Optics positions the TS line as a practical, field-ready family with features that matter to hunting, range, and general-purpose precision use. The series includes illuminated reticles, straightforward zeroing controls, and a mechanical design focused on dependable adjustment and familiar handling. US Optics also states that TS-Series scopes are manufactured overseas and then brought into its facility for quality assurance, reflecting a product philosophy aimed at balancing cost, feature set, and brand oversight. In the wider US Optics lineup, the TS family sits below the company’s more specialized flagship offerings while still keeping the tactical emphasis that defines the brand.

About the US Optics TS 2.5-20x50

The US Optics TS 2.5-20x50 is built for shooters who need one riflescope to cover a broad spread of distances. Its 2.5-20x magnification range gives a useful low end for scanning terrain, tracking moving game, or working from improvised positions, while the upper end provides the image scale needed for more exact shot placement on small targets or at longer range. Paired with a 50.00 mm objective lens, the scope balances reach and image brightness in a format that still fits practical field rifles.

The scope uses a 34 mm tube and offers 24.30 mrad of elevation adjustment, which is valuable for shooters dialing for distance or building a rifle around modern ballistic data. Its first focal plane reticle design means hold marks stay true throughout the zoom range, so the shooter does not need to return to one specific magnification before using the reticle for corrections. Red illumination adds contrast when the reticle would otherwise blend into dark targets, shaded timber, or low-light backgrounds.

For dialing, the TS 2.5-20x50 uses lockable tactical turrets with a double-turn layout and zero stop. In practice, that combination helps prevent accidental movement during transport while still supporting fast elevation changes on the rifle. Side parallax adjustment from 9.2m to infinity helps sharpen the image and reduce aiming error across a wide range of distances. A fast-focus eyepiece, fully multicoated lenses, and waterproof, fogproof, shockproof construction round out a configuration suited to tactical riflescopes, crossover hunting use, and precision shooting in changing weather.

About US Optics

U.S. Optics was founded in 1991 in Buena Park, California, and built its name around riflescopes and related shooting optics for demanding field use. The company serves the competitive, hunting, and defense-shooting communities, which explains its long emphasis on practical reticle design, robust mechanics, and configurations aimed at serious rifle work rather than casual use alone. Among its notable product families is the SN-3, a line closely associated with the brand’s reputation in precision shooting circles.

Over time, the company expanded beyond highly customized optics and in 2014 began offering commercial off-the-shelf scope lines such as the SR, ST, MR, LR, and ER series. It also helped pioneer low-power variable optics, now widely known as LPVOs. After later ownership changes, U.S. Optics moved to Kalispell, Montana, in 2017 and joined ZRO Delta in 2019, with its engineering team based in Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

Main Features

• Magnification: 2.50 x - 20.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 34 mm
• Reticle position: 1. focal plane - FFP
• Reticle illumination: Yes, red
• Turret type: Tactical - Lockable
• Turret locking: Yes
• Zero stop: Yes
• Turret turns: DT - Double Turn
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• Elevation adjustment: 24.30 mrad / 82.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment: 30.00 mrad / 103.00 MOA
• Eye relief: 76.20 mm
• Field of view: 15.30 m/100m - 2.40 m/100m
• Exit pupil: 20.00 mm - 2.50 mm
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax setting: 9.2m - Infinity
• Diopter range: -2.0 / +3.0
• Fast focus eyepiece: Yes
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Power supply: CR2032
• Length: 372.00 mm
• Weight: 815.00 g
• Color: Black - Matte
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes

Warranty

US Optics covers the TS 2.5-20x50 with a 10-year warranty. This stated warranty period provides defined long-term support for a riflescope intended for regular field and range use.