Table of Contents
- The new Foundation Series riflescopes are available in 4 variants:
- New US Optics Foundation Series: What are the Special Features?
- New US Optics Foundation Series: Models
- Conclusion
US Optics released its new Foundation Series rifle scopes on December 17, 2019. This flagship, fully US-made, variable-power riflescope line claims to establish a new standard for reliability, durability, and performance by replacing the current line of B-series (B-10, B-17, and B-25) riflescopes.
US Optics Foundation Series Riflescopes are manufactured from aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum and are equipped with low profile ER3K elevation knob (having 11 Mils of correction per turn), capped US#1 windage knob, illumination knob, adjustable integrated parallax, and rapid adjustable 180° magnification throw. Customizable options are also available so that the needs of every end-user are easily met.
These new Foundation Series scopes of US Optics have been made available in Q1 2020 through the manufacturer’s national distributor and dealer network. All the sales orders for B-Series riflescopes are eligible for a free upgrade to the equivalent Foundation Series models.
The new Foundation Series riflescopes are available in 4 variants:
FDN 10x
1.8-10x magnification range, 42 mm objective lens, 34mm tube.
FDN 17x
3.2-17x magnification range, 50 mm objective lens, 34mm tube
FDN 25x
5-25x magnification range, 52 mm objective lens, 34mm tube
FDN FX10
Fixed at 10x power, 42 mm objective lens, 34mm tube
New US Optics Foundation Series: What are the Special Features?
The Foundation scope line of U.S. Optics has a “smart & intuitive design, unparalleled quality & durability, and commitment to domestic manufacturing”, said U.S. Optics President, Pat Harrigan.
Let’s have a look at the features of US Optics Foundation Rifle Scope Series and their associated benefits:
- These scopes come with ER3K Elevation Knobs (with Zero Stop) that are ergonomically designed, durable, and dependable.
- Double Stacked 1/10 MIL or ¼ IPHY marks have been made so that they can be used by the shooters across first and second revolutions.
- US Optics has incorporated redesigned their new Foundation scopes with capped US#1 Windage Knob.
- All the US Optics Foundation riflescopes come with a 34 mm main tube so that the shooter gets more internal elevation adjustment for shooting at longer distances.
- The turret section is compact. This feature helps in remaining compatible with commonly used mounts.
- Foundation rifle scopes come with integrated parallax and push-button illumination control.
- 180° Magnification Throw is an important feature in this riflescope line.
- These riflescopes are completely waterproof and shockproof.
- Two types of finish are available with Foundation Rifle Scope Series:
a. Type III Black Hard Anodized Finish, or
b. Customizable Cerakote Finish
New US Optics Foundation Series: Models
US Optics Foundation FDN 10X 1.8-10x42mm Rifle Scopes
Who Should Buy?
This riflescope series comes with a 1.8-10x magnification range, making it a highly effective scope at both close range and long-range. The US-made riflescopes come with an exceptional lens that provides revered optical clarity across the magnification range (including both extremes of its magnification range).
Why should you buy it?
US Optics FDN 10X 1.8-10×42 Rifle Scopes feature 42 mm objective lens, aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum build, 34mm main tube, low profile ER3K elevation knob (having 11 Mils of correction per turn) with zero stop, capped US#1 windage knob, integrated illumination knob, adjustable integrated parallax, and rapid adjustable 180° magnification throw. Customizable options are also available so that the needs of every end-user are easily met.
Reticle Choices
US Optics Foundation FDN 17X 3.2-17x50mm Rifle Scopes
Who Should Buy?
This riflescope series comes with a 3.2-17x magnification range, making it a highly effective scope for precision shooters. You can effortlessly take shots up to 1,500 yards. FDN 17X 3.2-17x50mm Riflescope is a multipurpose optic that the precision shooters can use across many shooting applications.
These US-made riflescopes come with an exceptional lens that provides revered optical clarity across the magnification range (including both extremes of its magnification range).
Why should you buy it?
US Optics FDN 17X 3.2-17×50 Rifle Scopes feature 50 mm objective lens, aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum build, 34mm main tube, low profile ER3K elevation knob (having 11 Mils of correction per turn) with zero stop, capped US#1 windage knob, integrated illumination knob, adjustable integrated parallax, and rapid adjustable 180° magnification throw.
Customizable options are also available so that the needs of every end-user are easily met.
Reticle Choices
US Optics Foundation FDN 25X 5-25x52mm Rifle Scopes
Who Should Buy?
This riflescope series comes with a 5-25x magnification range, helping the long-range shooters to take accurate shots at extended ranges, especially beyond 2,000 yards.
FDN 25X 5-25x52mm Riflescope comes with a reengineered optical system that guarantees the extreme long range shooter the sharpest image resolution possible throughout the 5-25x magnification range.
Why should you buy it?
US Optics FDN 25X 5-25×52 Rifle Scopes feature 52 mm objective lens, aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum build, 34mm main tube, low profile ER3K elevation knob (having 11 Mils of correction per revolution) with zero stop, ergonomic capped US#1 windage knob, integrated illumination knob, adjustable integrated parallax, and rapid adjustable 180° magnification throw.
Customizable options are also available so that the needs of every end-user are easily met.
Reticle Choices
US Optics Foundation FDN FX10 10x42mm Rifle Scopes
Who Should Buy?
This riflescope series comes with a 10x fixed-power magnification; rugged, streamlined, & dependable design; and top-tier optical clarity & reliability. FDN FX10 10x42mm Riflescopes are built for withstanding extreme hunting and environmental conditions.
Why should you buy it?
US Optics FDN FX10 10×42 Rifle Scopes feature 42 mm objective lens, aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum build, 34mm main tube, low profile ER3K elevation knob (having 11 Mils of correction per turn) with zero stop, capped US#1 windage knob, integrated illumination knob, adjustable integrated parallax, and rapid adjustable 180° magnification throw.
Customizable options are also available so that the needs of every end-user are easily met.
Reticle Choices
Conclusion
The new US Optics Foundation Riflescopes are the US-made, flagship riflescope-line that come with both variable-power and fixed-power scopes. This new line of scopes, launched on December 17, 2019, and made available to the customers through its dealers in Q1, 2020, replaces the US Optics B-series (B-10, B-17, and B-25) scopes.
The available new variable-power riflescopes in the US Optics Foundation scope-line are:
- FDN 10x 1.8-10x42mm scopes (including Gap / Horus Vision H425 / JNG MIL / MOA Scale Type 1 reticles)
- FDN 17X 3.2-17x50mm scopes (including HORUS Vision H59 / HORUS Vision H102 / JVCR / HORUS TREMOR3 / MPR / GEN II XR / MGR / GAP / IGR / MDMOA reticles)
- FDN 25X 5-25x52mm scopes (including GAP / GEN II XR / HORUS Vision H102 / HORUS Vision H59 / HORUS TREMOR3 / IGR / JVCR / MDMOA / MGR / PR2 / MPR reticles)
US Optics Foundation series also has a fixed-power scope line, FDN FX10 10x42mm, offering many reticle choices including GAP, Horus Vision H425, MOA, and JNG reticles.
If you are looking for US-made, high-quality optics for your firearm, the new US Optics Foundation series is definitely the one you can look forward to buying.
