Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Vector Optics Sentinel 6-24x50mm, 1/8 MOA, 30 mm Tube, Red & Green Illuminated Second Focal Plane (SFP) Riflescope
Specifications:
Magnification: 6-24x
Objective Lens Dia.:50mm
Tube Dia.:30mm
Adjustment Click Value: 1/8 MOA
Reticle: MP
Illumination: Red & Green
Ocular Dia: 44mm(1.7 inch)
Ocular Length: 67mm(2.6 inch)
Field of View: 16.5-4.3 Feet @ 100 yards
Eye Relief: 80-100mm (3.1-3.9 inch)
Exit Pupil: 2.1-8.3mm
Elevation Range: 50 MOA
Windage Range: 50 MOA
Lens Coating: Fully multicoated
Length: 385mm (15.1 inch)
Weight: 755g (26.6 ounce)
Finish: Matte
Battery: CR2032(EXCLUDED)
Distance between objective lens part and middle turret: 60mm (2.4 inch)
Length of middle turret part: 61mm (2.4 inch)
Distance between middle turret part to power ring: 40mm (1.6 inch)
Diopter compensation from fast-focus eyepiece (+2 to -2.5)
Features:
5 Years Warranty
30mm Monotube. 1/8 MOA windage and elevation adjustments for fine-tuning accuracy.
The reticle is red and green illuminated along the second focal plane.
The illunimation has stepless brightness.
Turret lock feature: Pull to adjust, press to lock.
Side Focus starts at 15 Yard.
Fast-focus Eyepiece for quick and easy reticle focusing
O-ring Sealed and Nitrogen Purged Ensure Water Resistance and Fog Proof performance; Shockproof to 750g.
High quality 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum alloy with durable black matte finish.
Package Includes:
– 1 x 6-24×50 Riflescope
– 2 x 30mm weaver mount ring (default) or dovetail mount ring (on request only)
– 1 x Lens Cover
– 1 x Cleaning cloth
Note: We offer 5 YEARS WARRANTY. Please feel free to contact us if you have any interests or product issues, we are available 24/7 online.
Rifle Scope Product Features
5 years warranty.
Optics hold zero. The reticle is red and green illuminated along the second focal plane. The illunimation has stepless brightness.
1/8 MOA windage and elevation adjustments for fine-tuning accuracy. Turret lock sytem. Pull to adjust, press to lock.
O-ring Sealed and Nitrogen Purged Ensure Water Resistance and Fog Proof performance; Shockproof to 750g.
Side Focus starts at 15 Yard. Free 30mm mount rings, and lens covers.
About the Vector Optics Manufacturer
Vector Optics is a premium producer for rifle scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They innovate and supply their mounts and related products by using building materials which are long lasting and durable. This includes the Vector Optics Sentinel 6-24x50mm, 1/8 MOA, 30 mm Tube, Red & Green Illuminated Second Focal Plane (SFP) Riflescope by Vector Optics. For additional shooting goods, visit their website.
What You Need to Know About Glass
Rifle scopes allow you to precisely aim a rifle at various targets by lining up your eye with the target over a distance. They do this through magnification by using a set of lenses within the scope. The scope’s alignment can be dialed in for the consideration of varied ecological elements like wind speed and elevation decreases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to help the shooter understand exactly where the bullet will land based on the sight picture you are viewing through the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended target. Many contemporary rifle scopes and optics have about eleven parts which are found inside and on the exterior of the scope body. These scope parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, elevation turrets, objective focus rings, and other components. Learn about the eleven parts of optics.
The Types of Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of optics. Considering the finest type of rifle scope is based around what type of shooting you plan on doing.
Info on First Focal Plane Glass
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the zoom lens. These types of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance kinds of shooting
- Shooting circumstances where computations are small
- Experienced shooters who recognize their target “hold over” and “lead” ratios for their long guns
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is enlarged and uses up more visual eyesight room than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Scope Info
Second focal plane optics (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the zoom lens. This induces the reticle to remain at the exact same dimensions in connection with the level of zoom being used. The final result is that the reticle dimensions adapt based upon the zoom used to shoot over longer distances considering that the reticle measurements represent different increments which fluctuate with the zoom. In the FFP example with the SFP optic, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick. These particular types of glass work for:
- Long distance kinds of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most shots happen within shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who prefer a clearer optic picture with less space taken up by the enlarged FFP reticle
Ins and Outs of Rifle Scope Magnification
The quantity of zoom a scope supplies is figured out by the diameter, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The magnification of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
About Fixed Single Power Lens Optics
A single power rifle scope uses a magnification number designator like 4×32. This suggests the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this kind of optic can not change considering that it is a fixed power optic.
Adjustable Power Lens Scopes
Variable power rifle scopes have adjustable power. These types of scopes will list the zoom degree in a configuration such as 2-10×32. These numbers suggest the zoom of the scope could be set between 2x and 10x power. This additionally involves the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power adaptation is accomplished by applying the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range of Rifle Scopes
Here are some advised scope powers and the distances where they may be effectively used. Always remember that higher power scopes will not be as efficient as lower magnification level scope and optics due to the fact that increased magnification can be a negative thing in certain situations. The exact same concept relates to extended distances where the shooter needs to have sufficient power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle at the target.
About Scope Lens Finish
All modern rifle optic and scope lenses are covered in special coatings. There are various types and qualities of lens finishes. When thinking about high end rifle targeting systems, Lens covering can be a crucial element of defining the capability of the rifle. The glass lenses are among the most crucial components of the scope given that they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The coating on the lenses offers protection to the lens surface area and even helps with anti glare from refracted natural light and color discernibility.
ED Versus HD Optics
Some scope makers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishings which use different methods, polarizations, chemicals, and components to draw out different colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass.
Optic Lens Single Covering Versus Multi-Coating
Different optic lenses can also have various coatings applied to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or covering applied to them before being used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can safeguard the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less helpful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single covered lens depends on the scope maker and how much you paid for it.
Some scope makers likewise make it a point to define if their optic lenses are coated or “multi” coated. This implies the lens has had several treatments applied to them. If a lens gets multiple treatments, it can show that a manufacturer is taking several actions to fight different natural factors like an anti-glare finishing, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finish, followed by a hydrophilic coating. This also doesn’t necessarily mean the multi-coated lens is much better than a single coated lens. Being “much better” depends on the maker’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of products used in creating the rifle glass.
Hydrophobic Lens Finishing
Water on an optical lens does not support retaining a clear sight picture through a scope in any way. Many top of the line and premium scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finishing. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a fine example of this type of treatment. It treats the exterior surfaces of the Steiner optic lens so the H2O particles can not bind to it or produce surface tension. The outcome is that the water beads move off of the scope to keep a clear, water free sight picture.
Rifle Glass Mounting Options
Installing approaches for scopes can be found in a few choices. There are the standard scope rings which are separately mounted to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These different types of mounts also usually can be found in quick release variations which use toss levers which allow rifle operators to rapidly mount and remove the scope.
Hex Key Optic Rings
Basic, clamp style mounting scope rings use hex head screws to fix to the flattop design Picatinny scope mount rails on the tops of rifles. These types of scope mounts use two separate rings to support the optic, and are normally made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are developed for far away accuracy shooting. This kind of scope mount is great for rifle systems which require a resilient, unfailing mount which will not change regardless of just how much the scope is moved or jarring the rifle takes. These are the style of mounts you really want to have for a devoted scope setup on a long distance scouting or tournament rifle that will almost never need to be changed or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can also be used on screws to keep the hex screws from wiggling out after they are installed firmly in place. An example of these rings are the 30mm style from the Vortex Optics brand. The set generally costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Glass Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly connect and detach a scope from a rifle. If they all use a comparable style mount, multiple scopes can also be swapped out on the range. The quick detach mount style is CNC machined from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers attach firmly to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This lets the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while keeping accuracy. These kinds of mounts come in beneficial for shooting platforms which are transferred a lot, to take off the glass from the rifle for protection, or for sight systems which are chosen for use between a number of rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount from the Vortex Optics manufacturer. It usually costs around $250 USD
Optic Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle optic can mess up a day of shooting and your expensive optic by bringing about fogging and creating residue inside of the scope tube. Many scopes avoid moisture from entering the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
About Glass Tube Gas Purging
Another part of avoiding the accumulation of moisture inside of the rifle optic tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this space is already taken up by the gas, the optic is less altered by temperature level changes and pressure distinctions from the outside environment which may potentially allow water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
