Description
The Bushnell R5 1-6×24 is built for hunters who need a single optic that works from close-contact timber shots to moderate-distance field shooting without compromising on either end. The DD2-QA reticle is the core of that versatility: it pairs a 1 MOA illuminated center dot with 6 MOA illuminated quadrant marks sized to bracket deer vitals, giving you a fast, instinctive aiming reference in the wide-open 1x field of view that narrows into a precise 22 MOA of total elevation drop data as magnification climbs. Because the reticle sits in the second focal plane, its subtensions are calibrated at maximum power — keep that in mind when using the elevation drop marks at lower magnification settings.
The illumination turret is designed with an off position between every brightness level, so switching the reticle off between glassing sessions and returning to your preferred setting is a single half-click rather than a cycle through the full range. That small ergonomic choice matters when shooting light is changing fast. Side focus lets you remove parallax error at whatever distance your target is sitting, rather than forcing you to a fixed setting. The capped target turrets offer repeatable, tool-free adjustments across 120 MOA of travel in both axes with quarter-MOA clicks — enough range to correct a significant zero shift in the field without running out of adjustment.
EXO Barrier coating on the exterior lenses bonds at a molecular level to repel water, oil, and debris, keeping the glass functional in driving rain or dusty conditions without requiring a wipe. The scope is nitrogen-purged and rated IPX7 waterproof, so internal fogging from rapid temperature swings is not a concern. At 17.3 oz on a 30mm tube, it balances well on a lightweight hunting rifle without adding enough weight to change how the gun carries.




