A hands-on look at the YSS 1-10X24 infrared riflescope — true 1x versatility, 0.5 MOA turrets, and the honest trade-offs of a 24mm objective.
I've spent the last few months rotating the YSS 1-10X24 Infrared Precision Aiming Riflescope between a couple of rifles — a lightweight 16-inch carbine for predator work and a heavier setup used on the bench. Dual magnification scopes always interest me because they promise one optic that does two very different jobs, and most of them fail at one end or the other. Here's how this one actually behaves.
Design and Construction
Out of the box, the YSS feels more substantial than the price point suggests. The tube is a single piece of machined aluminum with a matte finish that hasn't shown a scratch after plenty of truck-bed rides and a few tumbles off a shooting mat. The turrets are capped, knurled nicely, and the clicks are crisp and distinct — no mushy travel, no ambiguity about whether you've moved a click.
That clicks matter here because this scope adjusts in 0.5 MOA increments, which is finer than the 1/4 MOA you'll find on most hunting optics. For precision shooters chasing small groups, that's a genuinely useful feature. For someone taking quick 200-yard shots on a moving target, it just means more counting.
The illuminated reticle project is where the "infrared" label comes from, and it's a real help against dark timber and shadowed treelines. It's not daylight-bright like a red dot, but at dawn, dusk, and under heavy cloud cover it does exactly what you want. 🔭
Optical Performance
At 1x, the scope is genuinely close to a true one-power view. Both eyes open, target focus, quick transitions between near and far — it works. That's the hard part of a 1-10x design, and YSS got it right. Glass clarity is good for the class, with edge distortion only becoming noticeable if you really hunt for it.
Dialing to 10x, the image softens slightly at the very edges and the eyebox tightens up, which is normal for this magnification range. The magnification ring moves smoothly without being loose enough to drift. Eye relief stayed consistent through the whole range, so I never had to crawl the stock.
The obvious limitation is the 24mm objective. It keeps the scope light and low-profile, but it simply can't gather light like a 50mm hunting scope. In the last ten minutes of legal shooting light, you'll notice the difference. Plan your shots accordingly. 🎯
Field Experience
On the carbine, the 1x setting made it feel like shooting a red dot with magnification in reserve — fast on close targets, and a quick twist away from being able to pick apart a distant steel plate. On the bench, the fine 0.5 MOA adjustments let me walk rounds into the center of a group without overshooting, which is where most budget scopes frustrate me.
Tracking was repeatable in my testing. I ran a box test twice and returned to zero both times, which is the single most important thing I can say about any scope at this price.
Pros and Cons
Pros: true 1x performance, generous 1-10x range, precise 0.5 MOA turrets, solid aluminum construction, useful illuminated reticle for low light, repeatable tracking.
Cons: 24mm objective limits dawn and dusk performance, illumination isn't daylight bright, and the magnification ring is stiff when cold.
Final Thoughts
If you want one optic that handles close-range predator work and still lets you stretch out to distance, the YSS 1-10X24 Infrared Precision Aiming Riflescope is a well-built, honest performer. It won't replace a dedicated high-magnification rig or a big-objective low-light hunting scope, but as a versatile all-rounder it earns its place on the rail. You can see the full specifications and details at https://www.ppt-outdoor.com/product.php?slug=yss-1-10x24-infrared-presicion-aiming-riflescope-0-5-moa-with-dual-magnification-for-hunting-real-fighting-game