1-10x LPVOs promised to be the ultimate solution—but most came up short.

Washed-out glass at max magnification, distorted fishbowl views at 1x, and reticles overloaded with noise left shooters compromising where it counts. The Trace ED 1-10×24 FFPchanges that. With ED glass clarity, true first focal plane performance, and rock-solid durability, it’s built to deliver—without the trade-offs.

Why 1-10x Is the New “Do-It-All” Sweet Spot

Across the shooting world, 1-10x LPVOs have become the ultimate utility players. These optics are replacing standardhunting scopes, red dots, and even mid-tier tactical glass. Why? Because they deliver both ends of the spectrum—CQB speed and precision at distance.

ZeroTech’s Trace ED doesn’t just enter this category. It resets the bar.

While others pack in features to justify a bloated price tag, ZeroTech put performance first. The result? A scope with best-in-class field of view, razor-sharp ED glass, and a true FFP reticle that works from 1x to 10x—not just on spec sheets, but in real-world use.

The RMG-L Reticle: Built for the Field, Not the Bench

Reticle clutter is a growing problem in modern LPVOs. Many try to cram in long-range features that add confusion, not capability. ZeroTech’s RMG-L reticle avoids the trap.

At 1x, it acts like a clean, intuitive red dot—fast and uncluttered. Dial it up, and a refined Christmas tree structure emerges, delivering precision holdovers without overwhelming your sight picture. Fast at 1x, surgical at 10x, and never in the way.

No Detail Overlooked

The Trace ED 1-10×24 FFP brings premium features other scopes reserve for double the price:

• Pop-Lock Elevation Turrets with Zero Stop – Dial with confidence. Return to zero without thought.

• Toolless, Built-In Aluminum Flip Caps – Integrated, tensioned, and durable. No more cracked plastic covers.

• Digital Illumination Control – Daylight-bright. Simple. Reliable.

• 34mm Aircraft-Grade Tube – With 34 MRAD of elevation travel and battle-ready durability.

Performance Where It Counts

• Field of View @100y: 117.3 ft at 1x – Class-leading awareness.

• Weight: 25.64 oz – Balanced and rugged without tipping the scale.

• Eye Relief: 3.7″ – Consistent and forgiving throughout the range.

• ED Glass with Weathershield Coating – Crisp visibility, rain or shine.

Put it side by side with scopes twice the price. The Trace EDdoesn’t just compete—it dominates. You’ll question why you ever paid more.

What Comes Next?

This is just the beginning.

The Trace ED 1-10×24 FFP (#TRED11024F-IR) is the first in a new premium family from ZeroTech—designed for shooters who demand more without spending more. With additional models on the way, this lineup will continue to deliver unmatched value and elite performance for real-world applications.

No fluff. No bloat. Just precision, versatility, and value—engineered by shooters, for shooters.

Welcome to the new standard.

www.zerotechoptics.com

Southern Pines, NC (June 18, 2025)- Research Technology Keystone, LLC., introduces the RTK NVG Cover. 

The RTK NVG Cover (Pat. Pend.) is a precision manufactured protective system for NVG devices, and is produced exclusively for RTK by Scopebumper, LLC.  The RTK NVG Cover protects your valuable Night Vision devices by providing a secure and easy on/off cover that still allows you to independently focus the objective lens. 

The RTK NVG Cover (Objective) is a daylight protective cover that features a pinhole to allow temporary use of the NV device in daytime without damaging the tube.  The RTK NVG Cover (Ocular) utilizes the same design as the Objective cover, making it extremely easy to protect both ends of the device with minimum weight/bulk.  

Each NVG Cover assembly weighs a scant ~0.44 OZ

Using the RTK NVG Cover will:

Protect tubes from excessive daylight exposure or unintentional exposures to direct light.

Protect lenses from scratching and/or breakage.

Provides impact protection for the housing and lenses. 

Currently the RTK NVG Cover is available for:

L3Harris GPNVG (Objective only)*

L3Harris PVS-31/31A

L3Harris BNVD 1531

L3Harris PVS-14

ACTinBlack DTNVS

Additional covers are in development for:

Nocturn Tanto

Nocturn Katana

AB RNVG

Kestrel (UK) 

The RTK NVG Cover is proudly Made in USA, and currently available for retail ordering at SKD Tactical.  Please direct all MIL/GOV/LE and dealer inquiries to cs@rtkllc.com. 

*The RTK NVG Covers for the GPNVG can be used with both the L3Harris factory hard case and the Tenicor NVG Cover.

In a low/no-light environment, the ability to check your elevation turret settings ranges from difficult to impossible. What options are available to you? Pull out a flashlight and destroy your natural night vision, or even worse, introduce unwanted illumination to your firing position? Maybe you have head-borne night vision. Are they adjusted to read the fine markings on your turret, if they even have the resolution required? More than likely, you’re working with clip-on thermals or night vision units and you’re not wearing head-borne night vision when behind a precision rifle. Whether on a deployment, or hunting varmints on the back 40, the ability to know the condition of your optic inputs is one that shouldn’t be overlooked.

After multiple conversations with an entity within the US Army, we created a simple, low-cost, and durable product that neither requires batteries nor risks over-illumination. Made from a high tensile nylon with a reentrant groove designed to seat a Cyalume 1.5” mini type A ChemLight, the C1 Nightcap slides onto a 35mm or 34mm standard C1 ring cap (C1 MAX variants to come) and can be both easily and quickly removed for storage by lifting the side tabs… all while weighing only 0.2 ounces. We provide each C1 Nightcap with 3 mini ChemLights and have additional units for sale. Military customers may note the NSN of these ChemLights for alternative procurement methods.

Sometimes a simple solution works best, and while this is by no means a “revolutionary game-changer” it is available for those users who may benefit. Anyone interested in purchasing the C1 Nightcap can visit www.badgerordnance.com and search for P/N 700-50 – The Condition One Nightcap.