Scopes, Sights & Optics Buying Guide
Shop scopes, sights and optics at Loftus Firearms and find the right glass for your hunting rifle, competition pistol, or home defense build. From precision riflescopes built for long-range deer hunting across Iowa’s open country to spotting scopes for the range and mounting hardware to get everything dialed in, our selection covers every application and budget.
Gear up with everything you need to mount and run your optic at Loftus Firearms:
- Spotting scopes: Glass targets at distance with a quality spotting scope, an essential tool for long-range shooters calling shots, hunters glassing fields and timber edges, and range observers confirming hits without walking downrange.
- Scope mounts: Secure your optic to your firearm with quality one-piece and two-piece scope mounts designed for repeatable return-to-zero and a solid, vibration-resistant hold through seasons of field use.
- Scope rings: Match your scope’s tube diameter and your rifle’s rail system with the right rings, available in a range of heights and materials to achieve proper eye relief and clearance for any barrel and objective combination.
- Scope bases: Start your optic installation right with a quality scope base that interfaces correctly with your rifle’s receiver, providing the foundation for consistent zero and long-term mounting stability.
- Scope mounting tools: Mount and level your optic correctly the first time with the right tools, including torque wrenches, leveling kits, and lapping bars that ensure a professional installation without damaging your hardware.
Local And Compliance Notes
Loftus Firearms is the experienced optics dealer in Hudson, Iowa, and serves customers in the nearby cities of Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Dunkerton, and Jesup. Iowa enacted constitutional carry in 2021 under Senate File 535, allowing law-abiding residents who are legally permitted to possess a firearm to carry openly or concealed without a state-issued permit. Residents seeking reciprocity when traveling to other states can obtain an Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons through their county sheriff’s office.
Scopes, sights, and optics are unregulated accessories under both federal and Iowa law and do not require a background check to purchase. There are no state or federal restrictions on the ownership or use of standard optical sighting equipment including riflescopes, red dot sights, spotting scopes, and mounting hardware. Certain night vision and thermal imaging devices may be subject to export control regulations under federal law if transferred internationally, but domestic purchase and use by eligible residents is permitted. All firearms to which optics are attached remain subject to all applicable federal and Iowa firearm regulations.
Iowa hunters using magnified optics should familiarize themselves with Iowa DNR regulations regarding legal equipment for specific seasons, as some special seasons may restrict the use of certain sighting systems. Optics and mounting hardware should be inspected regularly for proper torque and zero retention, particularly after transport in the field. Contact Loftus Firearms for help selecting the right optic, mount, or tool for your specific firearm and application.
