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The JTS Airacuda PRS Max that recently arrived at the HAM offices was accompanied by a JTS 2-16 x 50 riflescope. Being unfamiliar with the JTS scope range, I thought that this warranted a separate look. So here it is…
To be precise, this scope is part of the company’s Shadow Series of riflescopes. Pyramyd has five models available for sale and two things immediately stand out.
Firstly, the specifications are quite varied, but all high-end.
Secondly, these are not bargain-basement scopes: so their purchase warrants appropriate consideration.
We’ll start this HAM post by providing a summary of the range.
| Model | Tube Size | Magnification Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-24 x 50 | 30 mm | 4 x | $599.99 |
| 2-16 x 50 | 30 mm | 8 x | $799.99 |
| 3-18 x 50 | 34 mm | 6 x | $899.99 |
| 5-25 x 56 | 34mm | 5 x | $899.99 |
| 5-30 x 56 | 34 mm | 6 x | $999.99 |
For me, the stand-out model in the range is the one we actually have here – the 2-16 x 50. Why? well, it’s because of the massive 8 x – eight times – zoom range that the scope offers.
That 8 x level of zoom range is close to the maximum I’m aware of with any scope (10 x). It’s definitely the largest I have personally experienced. In the case of this JTS Shadow Series Optic, this is combined with a price that’s attractive when compared to other scopes of similar specifications.
For anyone more familiar with “traditional” 3-9x – that’s 3 times zoom range – scopes, the 8 times zoom range of this JTS scope is a revelation to behold!
At minimum – 2 times – magnification, the JTS 2-16 x 50 riflescope has a Field of View of 30 Feet 10 Inches at 50 Yards. At 16 x the 50-Yard FoV closes-in to 3 Feet 10 Inches, while the target looks eight times larger. You need to see it to really appreciate the effect…
That makes the scope capable of ultra-low power glassing and then zooming-in for a close-up view to take the shot.
Talking of zooming-in, the JTS Shadow scope is equipped with a detachable throw lever to facilitate magnification changes. However, the direction of rotation is the reverse to all other scopes I can remember using.
In this case, rotating the zoom ring clockwise (when see from the rear) increases the magnification. On most other scopes, clockwise rotation decreases the power.
Lovers of complex “Christmas Tree” reticles will want this one! This is an etched-glass reticle that’s located at the scope’s Second Focal Plane. So the size remains constant throughout the zoom range.
Those reticle subtensions indicated in the diagram below are valid at the full, 16 x magnification.
The small center cross of the reticle is red-illuminated using a standard 3 Volt CR2032 “coin” lithium battery in the left-side turret. There’s choice of six brightness levels, with an “off” position between each brightness setting. Plus the scope will automatically turn itself off after 5 hours of no movement.
Parallax correction is also available using the left turret, with a range from Infinity down to 10 Yards. However, Field Target shooters will miss the availability of an oversize focusing wheel with the scope.
The elevation and windage turrets rotate with one click for every 0.1 MRAD. So, one click represents a shift of 0.5 cm (approximately 0.2 Inches) at 50 Yards.
Windage adjustment range is +/- 9 MRAD, while the elevation range is usefully larger at +/- 14.5 MRAD – a benefit for long-range shooting. The turrets also incorporate a zero-stop mechanism that can be set to user requirements through partial dismantling sequence that’s well described in the scope’s user manual.
The turrets rotate with definite, clear clicks. As with the focus, illumination and eyepiece adjustments, all of these controls demand a determined effort to adjust. You’re not likely to change the settings of this scope accidentally!
JTS explains that Shadow Series scopes are constructed from seamless aircraft-grade A6061-T6 aluminum tubing that is argon-purged for waterproof and fog-proof, performance. Surface finish of all parts looks good too, as you can see from the photos.
There’s a lifetime warranty for the original owner, covering defects in material and workmanship. With a weight of just over 24 Ounces and a length of 11.3 Inches, the scope gives a definite perception of quality.
Oh, and what’s it like to look through?
Well we have lousy viewing conditions here with continual combinations of rain, snow and mist, so that’s not ideal for any serious optical assessment. However I would say that contrast is good (even at high magnifications), as is color correction and barrel distortion.
I feel that most users will be very happy with the JTS 2-16 x 50 riflescope.
BUY FROM PYRAMYD
JTS 2-16×50 Shadow Series IR SFP Riflescope, .1 MRAD, 30mm Tube
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