Why We Recommend TRACT Optics

Back in 2018, Bill Marr from 782 Custom Gunworks and RifleShooters.com introduced me to Jon LaCorte of TRACT Optics. We sat down to talk about his new company and its unique direct-to-consumer model. Instead of following the traditional retail route, TRACT chose to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers. This approach kept Jon and his team closely connected to the needs of real shooters and hunters and eliminated unnecessary markups, allowing them to deliver top-tier, boutique-quality optics at a price that made sense.

More: Check out my review of the TRACT Toric UHD on Rifleshooter.com!

That same year, I picked up my first TRACT Riflescope while searching for a reliable optic. I'd already tried the usual suspects—brands you see in every class or on every firing line—and while some were decent, others left me frustrated. Parallax issues, wandering zero, questionable durability. You name it, I've seen it. Then I gave TRACT a shot—and I haven't looked back.

I remember unboxing my first TRACT scope and immediately noticing the quality. The turrets were crisp, the Schott glass razor-sharp, and it just felt different. TRACT optics are manufactured in a high-end factory in Japan, where precision and quality control are taken to the next level. At first, I thought it might just be new-gear excitement, but once I started putting it through its paces, it proved itself. I dragged that scope through rain, mud, long road trips, and countless hours on the range. No failures. Just performance.

Bombproof in the Field

Over the years, I've seen every optic show up in class—everything from big-name brands to entry-level options. More often than not, something eventually fails: tracking inconsistencies, durability issues, or parallax problems. My TRACT scopes, however, have been absolutely bombproof. In fact, they frequently end up mounted on students' rifles when their own optics give out.

Final Thoughts

After seven years of use, I can confidently say that TRACT Optics has earned my trust. They've proven themselves in every condition I've put them through, and that kind of peace of mind is priceless. Yes, many TRACT scopes run north of a thousand dollars—but the quality and value are unmatched. If I could only own one scope, it would be a TRACT, and I'd swap it from rifle to rifle and re-zero as needed. Through my company, I have access to any scope I want, regardless of price, yet I still choose TRACT for most of my hunting, training, and testing—and see no reason to pay more for a quality riflescope.

So if you are considering upgrading your glass, we'd encourage you to give TRACT a shot. And if you do, here's a bonus—use our discount code "Highdesert" at checkout for free shipping on your next TRACT Optics order.

Check out these awesome photos from 7 years of use!