Microprism sights have been picking up in popularity. The etched reticle still works even if your batteries don’t, and they tend to work better for folks with astigmatism. Swampfox Optics just released its latest, the Raider 1×20 Micro Prism.
Swampfox Optics
Colorado-based Swampfox Optics has been focused on delivering a quality offering at an affordable price since 2018. The company offers some great features and rugged designs at prices that will let you mount them on all of your guns. I’ve been running a variety of Swampfox red dots and scopes on pistols, ARs, and shotguns for a number of years now.
The company has a great first responder program, too. As a matter of fact, I was first introduced to the brand by one of the SWAT guys at my old police department.
The Raider 1×20 Micro Prism
The Raider 1×20 Micro Prism is Swampfox’s latest optic. It’s designed as a CQB optic that still retains long-range capability. The Micro Prism uses an etched reticle with a Bullet Rise Compensation (BRC) designed for shot barrel 5.56mm platforms. It has a 50- to 200-yard zero point, as well as markings for 5, 10, and 15 yards that account for height over bore issues common at close range. A 6 MOA dot version is also available.
The Raider is available with red or green illumination and a black-etched reticle. It has ten illumination settings and is powered by a single CR2032 battery. The Raider has a 30,000-hour battery life, which is extended by an auto shut-off after 225 seconds of inactivity. Even when turned off, the black-etched reticle is visible. Any movement activates the Shake N’ Wake auto on/off feature.
The Raider uses a common T-2 footprint for mounting and comes with both a low-profile 1.1″ mount and a medium 1.6″ mount. It also includes titanium mounting screws. The Raider has a die-cast zinc alloy body, capable of withstanding impacts and up to 1200 G’s of force without loss of function. The chassis has IPX7 waterproofing, and the lens has Anti-fog, hydrophobic, anti-scratch coatings.
Swampfox optics are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing and material defects. The LED has a 10-year warranty, and all other aspects of the sight have lifetime coverage. The MSRP on the Raider 1×20 Micro Prism is $279.00.
For more information, please visit Swampfox Optics.
Swampfox Raider 1×20 Micro Prism Specifications:
Adjustment Click Value: 1 MOA
Reticle Type: CQB Bullet Rise Compensation 6 MOA Dot
Magnification: 1X
Lens Diameter: 20mm
Illumination Positions: 10 Illumination settings
Brightness Adjustments: Up/Down Digital Press
Shockproof G Forces: 1,200Gs
Waterproof: IPX7
Battery Type: CR2032
Max Battery Life: 35,000 hours
Dimensions: 2.56”(length) * 2.05” (width) * 2.3”(height)(with 1.1″ mount)
Weight: 7.69 ounces
Lens: Fully Multi-Coated
Specialty Coatings: Anti-fog, hydrophobic, anti-scratch
Parallax: Parallax free @100 yards
Field of View at 100 yards: 70.7″
Eye Relief: 3.54″
Exit Pupil: 15mm
Mounting Footprint: T2 Footprint
Mount Type: 1913 Picatinny T25 star bolt
Chassis: Die-cast zinc alloy
Windage/Elevation Movement Range (MOA): ‘+/- 45MOA/ Total 90MOA Range
MSRP: $279.00
