Unlock Unrivaled Precision: The Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 Riflescope

For serious shooters who demand absolute precision and unwavering performance across extended distances, the Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 Riflescope stands as an exceptional choice. Whether you're a competitive long-range shooter vying for podium finishes, a dedicated hunter aiming for ethical shots at challenging ranges, or an enthusiast seeking to push the boundaries of your accuracy, this optic is engineered to deliver. It addresses the fundamental need for crystal-clear vision, precise adjustments, and rugged reliability when every shot counts.

This advanced optic is designed to answer critical questions for discerning users: "What is the best riflescope for achieving consistent hits at extreme distances?" or "How can I maintain reticle accuracy and ranging capabilities across all magnification levels?" and "What features are essential for a durable, high-performance scope suitable for both competition and demanding outdoor conditions?" The Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 provides comprehensive answers, integrating cutting-edge features into a robust, user-friendly package that ensures you maintain the upper hand in any scenario.

Engineered for Extreme Distances: Magnification and Objective Lens

At the core of its long-range capability lies the versatile 5-30x magnification range, coupled with a generous 56mm objective lens. This powerful 6x optical system allows shooters to seamlessly transition from broad situational awareness at 5x to highly detailed target acquisition and identification at 30x. This flexibility is crucial for adapting to various shooting distances and environmental conditions.

The substantial 56mm objective lens is a critical component for superior light gathering, especially vital in low-light scenarios such as dawn, dusk, or heavily shaded areas. More light transmission means a brighter, clearer image, allowing for extended shooting windows and enhanced target definition, even when conditions are less than ideal. This capability directly translates to improved visibility on distant or camouflaged targets, empowering shooters to make precise decisions with confidence. For hunters, this means capitalizing on those critical minutes at first light or last light. For competitors, it ensures visibility of often small and distant targets against challenging backdrops.

The Advantage of First Focal Plane (FFP) with the LR2 MRAD Reticle

A cornerstone feature of the Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 is its First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle design. Unlike second focal plane (SFP) reticles where the reticle appears to stay the same size regardless of magnification, an FFP reticle scales proportionally with the target as you zoom in or out. This means that your holdovers, ranging estimations, and windage corrections remain consistently accurate across the entire 5-30x magnification range. There's no need for complex calculations or remembering at which specific magnification your reticle values are true, simplifying rapid adjustments and improving accuracy under pressure.

The LR2 MRAD reticle is purpose-built for long-range precision. MRAD (milliradian) is a widely adopted unit of angular measurement preferred by many precision shooters for its intuitive relationship with metric distances. The clean, uncluttered design of the LR2 reticle provides precise aiming points without obscuring the target, featuring clear hash marks for both elevation and windage holds. This synergy of FFP and the LR2 MRAD reticle empowers shooters to quickly range targets, apply precise holdovers for bullet drop, and account for wind drift with unparalleled consistency, whether engaging a steel target at 1000 yards or a varmint at 300 yards.

Precision and Control: Exposed, Pop-Up Locking Turrets and Red Illumination

Achieving repeatable long-range accuracy relies heavily on precise and reliable turrets. The Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 features exposed, pop-up locking turrets for both elevation and windage adjustments. Exposed turrets provide tactile and visual feedback, allowing for quick, on-the-fly adjustments without removing lens caps. The "pop-up locking" mechanism is a critical safety feature: it prevents accidental rotation of the turrets once your zero or desired adjustment is set. Simply pull up to adjust, push down to lock. This ensures zero retention even during vigorous movement or transportation, giving you peace of mind that your meticulously dialed-in settings will remain true. Each click provides a distinct, audible, and tactile response, confirming your adjustments with absolute certainty.

For enhanced target contrast and visibility in varying light conditions, the LR2 reticle incorporates red illumination. This illumination system allows shooters to select their preferred brightness level, ensuring the reticle is clearly visible against diverse backgrounds, from dimly lit forests to bright, open fields. Whether you're tracking a dark target against a shadow or aiming in twilight, the adjustable illumination ensures your aiming point is always prominent without causing eye strain or washing out the target.

Uncompromising Optical Clarity: Fully Multi-Coated Lenses

The optical performance of any riflescope is paramount, and the Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 excels in this regard with its fully multi-coated optics. This advanced coating process involves applying multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds to all air-to-glass surfaces throughout the optical system. The benefits are profound:

• Maximized Light Transmission: Minimizing light loss due to reflection results in a brighter image, particularly important in low-light environments.
• Enhanced Clarity and Contrast: Reducing internal reflections and glare leads to sharper, crisper images with improved contrast, allowing for finer detail recognition.
• True Color Fidelity: These coatings ensure that colors are rendered accurately and vibrantly, providing a realistic and immersive viewing experience.

The result is an incredibly clear, high-resolution image from edge to edge, free from distortions or chromatic aberration, allowing you to identify targets with confidence and precision.

Built to Endure: Rugged Construction and Environmental Protection

A riflescope designed for serious use must withstand the harshest environments and the rigors of recoil. The Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 is constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum, a material renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and durability. The 30mm single-piece tube design enhances structural integrity, providing superior resistance to bending and misalignment under stress. This robust construction ensures long-term reliability and maintains zero even after repeated heavy recoil.

Further protecting this high-performance optic is a hard anodized finish, which provides superior scratch resistance and corrosion protection, ensuring the scope maintains its aesthetic and functional integrity through years of demanding use. Environmental protection is paramount, and the Citadel is IP67 waterproof, fog-proof, and shockproof.

• IP67 Waterproofing: This rating means the scope is fully protected from dust ingress and can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, ensuring functionality even if dropped in a stream or exposed to torrential rain.
• Fog-Proof: Nitrogen purging prevents internal fogging caused by rapid temperature changes, guaranteeing a clear sight picture from hot, humid conditions to freezing cold.
• Shockproof: Engineered to withstand significant impact and repeated recoil from high-powered firearms, ensuring zero retention and optical integrity under adverse conditions.

These features combined mean the Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 is not just a precision instrument but a resilient tool ready for any hunting trip, competition, or tactical operation, regardless of the weather or terrain.

Comprehensive Accessories for Immediate Use

Understanding that a complete shooting solution involves more than just the scope itself, the Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 comes standard with a thoughtfully chosen set of accessories. Flip-up lens covers offer quick and effective protection for the objective and ocular lenses from dust, debris, and scratches when not in use, while allowing for rapid deployment. A sunshade is included to minimize glare and internal reflections, particularly beneficial when shooting into direct sunlight or in brightly lit environments, enhancing image contrast and reducing eye strain. Furthermore, a CR2032 battery is included, ensuring the reticle illumination is ready for immediate use right out of the box. This comprehensive package ensures you have the essentials needed to mount and operate your scope effectively from day one.

Who Can Benefit from the Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2?

This riflescope is an ideal investment for several categories of serious shooters:

• Competitive Long-Range and PRS Shooters: The FFP LR2 MRAD reticle, precise locking turrets, high magnification, and robust construction make it a formidable optic for challenging multi-stage competitions where quick adjustments and precise holdovers are critical.
• Serious Hunters: For those who pursue game across varied terrains and at extended distances, the Citadel offers the clarity, light-gathering capability, and durability to make ethical shots in diverse conditions, from open plains to dense forests.
• Tactical Enthusiasts and Professionals: Its ruggedness, repeatable adjustments, and ability to perform in adverse conditions make it suitable for tactical applications, training, and precision rifle work.
• Precision Rifle Builders: If you're assembling a custom precision rifle, the Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 provides a high-performance optic that matches the capabilities of advanced firearms.

Achieving Unwavering Accuracy with the Sightmark Citadel

Choosing the right optic is a pivotal decision that directly impacts shooting success. The Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 riflescope is not merely a tool; it's an investment in unparalleled precision and confidence. It addresses the core need for an optic that performs flawlessly under pressure, providing the clarity, adjustability, and durability required to consistently hit targets at extreme distances. Its design minimizes variables, allowing the shooter to focus on fundamentals and execution. Whether facing the challenge of a long-range competition or the critical moment of a distant shot on game, the Citadel equips you with the visual information and control necessary to make that shot count.

Availability and Support

The Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 Riflescope (SKU SM13040LR2) is available for purchase at DEGuns. DEGuns offers a wide selection of firearms, optics, and shooting accessories, backed by knowledgeable customer service to assist you in making the right choice for your shooting needs.

Sightmark Citadel 5-30x56 LR2 Riflescope Specifications

Feature	Detail	UPC
Magnification	5-30x	812495024818
Objective Lens	56mm
Reticle Type	LR2 MRAD (First Focal Plane, Illuminated Red)
Tube Diameter	30mm
Eye Relief	3.8 inches
Field of View	20.3 - 3.4 ft @ 100 yds
Click Value	0.1 MRAD
Adj. Range	18 MRAD Elevation / 18 MRAD Windage
Parallax Adj.	Side Focus, 10 yards to Infinity
Length	15.6 inches
Weight	27.2 oz
Waterproof	IP67 Submersible (1m for 30 min)
Fog-Proof	Nitrogen Purged
Shockproof	Yes
Finish	Hard Anodized, Matte Black
Battery Type	CR2032
Included Acc.	Flip-up Lens Covers, Sunshade, CR2032 Battery
SKU	SM13040LR2