Difference Between TrackingPoint Scopes
- TrackingPointSupportBlog
- Jan 24, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 16, 2024
Cascade Scope
The Cascade Scope is TrackingPoint’s original scope and operating system, designed to deliver unparalleled precision and clarity. While it is larger and heavier than other models, its size offers significant advantages:
Enhanced Digital Zoom: Provides superior magnification capabilities for long-range targeting.
Exceptional Clarity: Optimized optics ensure a crisp and clear view of your target in various conditions.
Power Source:The Cascade scope is powered by the Cascade TP Battery, which is housed directly within the scope.

Ares Scope
The Ares Scope represents the second generation of TrackingPoint’s scope and operating system, designed with enhanced features and a more compact, balanced design.
Key Features
Lightweight and Balanced: The Ares system features a lightweight scope paired with a buttstock battery compartment for improved handling and balance.
Enhanced Night-Time Capabilities: Compatible with Gen-3 Night Vision and Thermal Attachments, the Ares scope is optimized for low-light and nighttime operations.
Rapid-Lock Trigger System: This advanced system allows you to tag targets with the trigger pull, ensuring faster and more efficient engagement.
Power Source
The Ares Scope is powered by the Ares Battery, located in the buttstock for convenient access and improved weight distribution.

Remington 2020 / Rhino Scope
The Rhino Scope is a stand-alone, precision scope designed for shooters who prefer manual trigger control. Unlike other TrackingPoint systems, the Rhino scope does not feature an electronic trigger but offers advanced ballistic calculation capabilities to enhance accuracy.
Key Features:
Ballistic Calculations: The system performs precise calculations, providing real-time guidance to indicate the optimal moment to pull the trigger for maximum accuracy.
Manual Trigger Control: Designed for shooters who prefer a more traditional shooting experience without an electronic trigger system.
Power Source
Powered by the 2020 / Rhino Battery, which is housed directly in the scope.
The Rhino Scope bridges the gap between advanced technology and traditional shooting, offering state-of-the-art precision while maintaining manual control over the firing process.

Where can I get the batteries for the original series scopes ????
Why do I see some ARES without the barrel reference system? Are the first gen systems soldered onto the barrel? What happens if they're canted about 5 to 10 degeees?