Sightmark warranty for optics & scopes
The short version
Sightmark doesn't cover everything, but keeps image intensifier tube and digital sensor and electronics covered to 3 years. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 21 brands we compared, which typically cover 2 years in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Sightmark's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 3 years
- Partial coverageImage intensifier tube3 years
- Partial coverageDigital sensor and electronics3 years
- Partial coverageThermal sensor and internals3 years
- Partial coverageRechargeable battery pack1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
- Keep proof you bought from an authorized dealer; eBay, auction and private-seller purchases are not covered.
- Registering a thermal device online adds 2 years (units bought from 2026 on).
- Disposable batteries are not covered.
How other brands compare for optics & scopes
- 1. Athlon Optics75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Leupold75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. Simmons Optics75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 4. Steiner75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 5. Tasco75/100 · Full: Lifetime
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for optics & scopes.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
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- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for optics & scopes where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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