Vector Optics Paragon 3x18 Micro Prism Rifle Scope
The Vector Optics Paragon 3×18 delivers the clarity of etched glass in a lightweight, micro prism design. Unlike traditional red dots, this prism scope provides a true 3× magnification for better identification and precision at medium ranges, while still keeping a compact footprint that suits AR platforms, carbines, and lightweight rifles.
Its illuminated reticle ensures fast aiming in all light conditions, from bright daylight to shaded targets where black reticles can fade. The etched glass reticle remains visible even if the battery runs flat, giving you confidence in all circumstances.
- Crystal Clear Prism Scope With FMC Prism
- Offers Distortion Free and Edge-to Edge Image,
- 2.65in 67.5mm Long Eye Relief,
- 7.4° F.O.V Wider Than Most Other Similar Prism Scopes,
- 10 Levels Illumination Very Bright & Very Dim (Fit Night Vision),
- 1MOA Adjustment,
- Compact CQB Prism Optics 77mm 3.0in Length Featuring .223 5.56x45mm Cartridge
- 1MOA Center Dot w/ Ring Illuminated Reticle Optimize the Ultra Fast Shooting Performance
- IP67 Waterproof (30min, 1 meter water) Built By Heavy Duty Rugged Aluminum Housing
Perfect for:
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AR and tactical shooters needing compact magnification without bulk
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Hunters and competition shooters who want precision at short to medium range
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Anyone wanting the reassurance of an etched reticle that doesn’t vanish without power
- Magnification: 3x
- Objective Lens: 18mm
- Exit Pupil: 6mm
- Optical Coating: Fully multi coated
- Field of View: 7.4°
- Field of View: 12.9m @ 100 meters
- Field of View: 38.8ft @ 100 yards
- Eye Relief: 67.5mm / 2.65in
- Click Value: 1 MOA
- Elevation Range: >40MOA
- Windage Range: >40MOA
- Height: 36mm (1.41in) from bottom to center
- Length: 77mm / 3.0in
- Weight: 225g / 7.9oz
- Reticle: VEPS-MBR etched glass
- Parallax Setting: 100 yards
- Finish: Black matte
- Illumination: 10 levels red
- Battery Type: CR2032
- Shock proof and fog proof (nitrogen filled)
- High quality aluminum alloy in durable black matte finish
- Fast focus eyepiece at ocular lens adjustment -2 to 2
- Integrated mount for 21mm picatinny rail
- Accessories: riser section, plastic adjustment wrench, hex keys, honeycomb sunshade and cleaning cloth etc
- Vector Optics Paragon 3x18 Micro Prism Scope.
Q: What’s the advantage of a prism scope over a red dot?
A: A prism gives you magnification and an etched reticle for precision, while still being compact. Unlike red dots, the reticle doesn’t rely solely on battery power.
Q: Can I still use the scope if the battery dies?
A: Yes—the etched reticle is always visible, illuminated or not.
Q: Is it compatible with night vision?
A: Yes—the lowest brightness levels are night-vision compatible.
Q: How does it mount?
A: It attaches to standard Picatinny rails. The included riser gives you flexibility for absolute or lower 1/3 co-witness with iron sights.
Q: Is eye relief forgiving?
A: Yes—the 65–85 mm eye relief offers enough flexibility for fast shooting positions.
About prism scopes vs red dots:
Prism scopes bridge the gap between red dots and traditional rifle scopes. They use an etched glass reticle, often illuminated, combined with fixed low magnification (e.g. 1× to 5×). This provides sharper aiming, improved target identification, and functionality even if the battery fails—something red dots cannot offer.
Q: Why choose a prism over a red dot?
A: You gain magnification, etched reticle visibility without power, and often better precision at mid-range.
Q: Is a prism as fast as a red dot?
A: Nearly—with generous eye relief and illuminated reticles, they remain quick but with more detail.
Q: Who benefits most from a prism scope?
A: AR shooters, hunters, and anyone wanting more precision than a red dot without the bulk of a full scope.
Prism Scopes & Eye Conditions (Astigmatism) - About prisms for eye health:
Red dots project light onto a lens, which some shooters with astigmatism or similar eye conditions see as blurred, streaked, or star-shaped. Prism scopes solve this by using an etched reticle—sharp and clear like a traditional scope—so the aiming point stays crisp regardless of eye condition.
Q: Why does a red dot look blurry to me?
A: Eye conditions such as astigmatism can cause projected light to appear as a streak, starburst, or blob instead of a crisp dot.
Q: Do prism scopes fix this issue?
A: Yes—the reticle is etched in glass, so it appears sharp and defined, similar to a normal riflescope.
Q: Can I still use illumination with a prism scope?
A: Yes—illumination makes the etched reticle more visible in low light, but the aiming point stays clear with or without it.
Q: Are prism scopes better for older shooters?
A: Often yes—etched reticles are easier on the eyes than projected dots, giving greater clarity and less strain.
Tactical Scope Shipping Policy
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