Original Review: Chris Parkin Shooting Sports on Youtube

The Wulf Defender 2.0 ED 5-25x56 is built for shooters who want serious performance without paying premium brand prices. If you’re looking to push your shots out past 300 metres and need something that tracks well, stays sharp and won’t fall apart under recoil, this scope might just be worth a closer look.

At first glance, it’s clear Wulf have designed this optic with precision shooting in mind. You get a solid 34mm main tube machined from 6061T6 aluminium, giving you generous internal adjustment and a good balance of strength and weight. The anodised finish is clean and functional, just what you want in a practical field scope.

Optically, the scope holds its own. The 56mm objective lens is larger than standard, pulling in extra light for clearer images—especially handy in low-light conditions. Add in fully multi-coated ED glass, and you’re getting impressive brightness and colour clarity across the zoom range. It’s a first focal plane setup, so your reticle stays consistent as you zoom, and it matches up exactly with the turret clicks—great for holding over or making fast adjustments on the fly.

Speaking of turrets, they’re one of the standout features here. Big, tactile and easy to read, each click moves the reticle by 0.1 MRAD. You get 12 MRAD per full turn, and up to 34.9 MRAD total travel on elevation, which is plenty for long-range work. The zero-stop system on the elevation turret is clean and reliable, letting you dial back to zero without overshooting. Both turrets use a lift-to-adjust lock mechanism, so no accidental bumps in the field.

The parallax adjustment is spot on too, ranging from 20 metres to infinity, which makes this scope just as suitable for rimfire as it is for centrefire rifles. Zoom is controlled via a smooth magnification ring with solid end stops, and the throw lever compatibility means quick changes won’t knock your setup out of alignment.

In terms of user comfort, eye relief sits between 88mm and 92mm, making it adaptable to most shooting platforms without compromising your cheek weld. The eye box is forgiving, allowing for natural head movement while keeping the reticle in view. A fast-focus eyepiece with a locking ring means once it’s dialled in, it stays there.

Out in the field, this scope performs where it matters. It’s bright, clear and tracks consistently, with no image shift, tunnelling or mushy clicks. Tested on a .22LR for target work, it held zero and dialled perfectly through repeat sessions. No fogging, no drift and no surprises.

At a price point of around £449, it competes well with scopes that cost significantly more. Throw in a 100mm sunshade, rubber lens caps and the peace of mind of the Wulf Titanium Warranty, and it’s a complete package.

If you’re after a reliable long-range optic that won’t empty your wallet, the Wulf Defender 2.0 ED 5-25x56 is a very strong contender. It delivers practical, well-executed features without unnecessary gimmicks and proves that precision doesn’t have to come at a premium.

Explore the Wulf Defender 2.0 ED and other optics in our range to find the right setup for your shooting needs.

 

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