Turret Lock

Turret Lock is a feature found on riflescopes that allows you to lock the elevation and windage turrets to prevent them from rotating unintentionally during movement, transport, or recoil. It is an essential component of tactical and hunting scopes, where maintaining a stable zero is absolutely critical. Turret Lock is a simple but highly important function that protects your zero and increases the reliability of the optic in the field. If you want a riflescope that keeps its zero exactly where it should be, Vector Optics and VictOptics are among the best choices in their class, and you can find them on our e-shop.

How is Turret Lock used?

Pull / press / rotate the lock mechanism:
The method depends on the model, but the principle is the same — you “unlock” the turret, make your adjustments, and then lock it again.
Locks your zero in place:
After zeroing the scope, you lock the turret so it cannot move even if the optic rubs against gear or the rifle is shaken.
Easy to operate with gloves:
Most quality optics use a lock system designed for use even with winter gloves.

Why is Turret Lock useful?

Prevents unintentional turret movement:
Your optic will not lose zero even when carrying the rifle on a sling, scanning targets, or placing the rifle on the ground.
Ideal for dynamic shooters:
In CQB, woods, or IPSC Rifle, accidental bumps won’t change your settings.
Protects zero during transport:
Inside a backpack, case, or vehicle, an unlocked turret can easily rotate — Turret Lock prevents this.
Improves optic reliability:
Scopes with locking turrets are usually more robust and better suited to real-world use.

Why is Turret Lock beneficial in airsoft?

Airsoft is full of impacts:
You crawl, fall, lean your rifle against cover… turrets without a lock can shift easily.
MilSim and long movements:
The optic constantly rubs against gear — a turret lock ensures you stay on your zero.
DMR and sniper roles:
You need stable zero for the entire duration of the game.

Vector Optics — why does their Turret Lock make sense?

The brand Vector Optics is one of the few manufacturers offering locking turrets even on affordable riflescopes. The main advantages include:

Robust construction: turrets provide a firm, tactile click and a solid lock.
Stable even on real calibers: their scopes offer 1000–1400 G shock resistance, so the turrets won’t shift even under strong recoil.
Great price-to-performance ratio: premium-grade features for a fraction of the cost.
VictOptics option: more budget-friendly models with turret locks — perfect for airsoft and lower calibers.