he RR-Evolution 5.56/7.62 (3-12x42mm) rifle scope is new from Rapid Reticle (Pride Fowler Industries). The RR-Evolution 5.56/7.62 will allow shooters to instantly range and engage targets up to 900 yards without any manual adjustment. The RR-Evolution 5.56/7.62 scope is designed specifi cally for 5.56 NATO (223 Rem) and 7.62 NATO (308 Win) ammunition. The reticle will compensate and provide impact guid- ance for multiple bullet weights, barrel lengths, and elevation changes.
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Range Ready T is latest Evolution-series scope sits in a 30 mm nitrogen-fi lled, one-piece, 6061 T6 alu- minum tube with matte black, anodized fi nish. Its overall length is 13.8 inches, and it weighs in at 22.1 ounces. With the A.R.M.S® QD rings, it is 28.6 ounces.
To the front of the scope is the parallax ad- justment marked in white lettering at the fol- lowing increments: 10-25-35-75-100-200-300 yards, and then on to infi nity. To the center portion of the scope are the adjustment turrets and the illumination knob/ battery compart- ment, which also houses the single lithium CR2032 button battery that powers the il- luminated reticle. T e illumination knob has several functions.
Turning the knob to the desired illumina- tion coloring (R=Red, G=Green, B=Blue), and then cycling through the desired brightness level within that color aids the shooter in lo- cating the Rapid Reticle, overlaying it on the target, and either using it for range estimating purposes, engagement, or both. T e adjust- ment turrets are calibrated so each turn of the turret is ¼ MOA per click, equivalent to about ¼ inch at 100 yards.
To the rear of the scope is the magnifi cation ring with similar white markings for power from 3X to 12X. To the rear of that is the fast-focus ocular, which can be rotated as needed to pro- vide a clearer image for the user.
First Look We mounted and bore sighted the RR-Evolution scope. With the PFI RR-Evolution positioned at the most optimal eye-relief position, our interest was the scope clarity and how well it adapted to a variety of fi eld conditions. Peering through it for the fi rst time at low magnifi cation revealed distant colors that popped out clear and crisp.
T e RR-Evolution is a fi rst focal plane reticle scope, which means that as you increase the magnifi cation of the scope, the reticle also increases in size, keeping the relative size of the reticle values in di- rect proportion to your target. It allows for what the RR-Evolution reticle excels in—rapid ranging and hits without the need to stop to adjust windage or eleva- tion knobs.
Cranking the scope from 3x to12x, things got closer and clearer enough to iden- tify distant targets. Reading the reticle in some instances was a bit demanding, but we just lit up the illuminated reticle to a desired color that best made it jump out at us. Color-wise, the RR-Evolution gives end users the option to use what their eye ‘sees’ best in any combination of ambient light and back- ground color. T e illuminated reticle on the PFI RR-Evolution worked best when conditions did not wash out the illumination. T e scope user experienced periods at dusk and dawn where the illumination worked the best.
Field Evaluation T e optic was mounted to a DPMS Panther AR-15 fl at-top, Model A-15, which has a stan- dard 16-inch barrel with birdcage fl ash hider, a factory trigger, and six-position Pardus stock. T e rifl e was retrofi tted with a quad rail forend. All ammunition used in this evaluation was Federal XM193F 5.56mm M193 Ball, launch- ing a 55-grain full metal jacket, boattail bullet. After benchrest zeroing, the rifl e was fi red off a backpack at 100 yards from a prone position. T e fi rst fi ve rounds were 2-inch groups while the fi fth series of shots were 1.5-inch groups. Since the optic came with three illumination colors for shooting in low-light conditions (red, green and blue), the next phase was to shoot under dusk and then near-dark conditions. T e blue reticle color seemed more suitable under these conditions. T e target appeared to be much crisper and without the washout that the red and green colors exhibited. Battery life was not the greatest. During the on-range and off - range testing, two fresh batteries were depleted. Use the illumination only as needed and don’t leave it on too long.
S RR-EVOLUTION-5.56/7.62 RETICLE HIGH POWER AT 12X FOV (FT@100YDS): 8.3.
All in all, the optic was a fantastic piece of equipment. T e manual that accompanied it was very detailed. T e optic is rated to fi re over 600 yards with built-in windage and elevation markings to assist the shooter. T e turrets will allow for rapid fi ne tuning. Heads-up: T is optic is more complex than most. It could be too much for the average pa- trol offi cer where the vast majority of rifl e shots are under 100 yards. It is better suited to the SWAT counter-sniper, one very familiar with rifl escope optics, and where longer range shots under poorer ambient lighting is more prob- able. T e Pride-Fowler RR-Evolution is a capable scope with many features. T e glass is on par with those of other manufacturers on the Pa- cifi c Rim. T e RR-Evolution reticle designs have been proven in Afghanistan and Iraq with impressive results. T is Evolution series scope will give you a similar reticle design and won’t break your budget.
Jim Weiss is a retired lieutenant from the Brook Park, Ohio Police Department and a frequent contributor to LAW and ORDER. Mickey Davis is a California-based writer and author.
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W THE PFI RR-EVOLUTION5.56/7.62 IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR 5.56 NATO (.223 REM) AND 7.62 NATO (.308 WIN) AMMUNITION. THE RETICLE WILL COMPENSATE AND PROVIDE IMPACT GUIDANCE FOR MULTIPLE BULLET WEIGHTS, BARREL LENGTHS, AND ELEVATION CHANGES.
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