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Rifle Scope Product Details
Crimson Trace Optics Series Tactical Riflescope 1-4x24mm MOA/MOA FFP with SR3-MOA with Illuminated Reticle
The CTA-2104 2 Series is a feature rich 1-4x24mm short-range rifle scope that has been purposefully built from the ground up. The scopes first Focal Plane (FFP) and impressive Japanese Ed glass clarity makes for an unparalleled shooting experience. The custom designed sr4-moa advanced reticle is fully illuminated and offers a quick acquisition outer ring that vanishes when increasing magnification. The capped . 5 MOA tactical turrets provide a precise and rugged feel when dialing for the most accurate of shots. The entire Crimson Trace scope line offers EZ mount leveling indicators for quick and exact mounting and rare tech (Red alignment ring) for proper eye placement. All Crimson Trace Scopes are covered under a Full Lifetime Warranty.
Rifle Scope Product Features
Power: the 1-4x24mm scope makes objects seem one to four times closer than with the naked Eye, featuring a 24mm objective lens
First focal plane (ffp): glass etched, sr3-moa advanced illuminated reticle sits in front of the magnification mechanism, scaling to provide correct Ballistic hold points at any range
Exposed turrets with Hybrid BDC reticle:
Quality manufacturing: single piece 34mm anodized aluminum main tube is constructed to handle the most demanding environments. Waterproof and fog proof with coated lenses
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GUARANTEED: All Crimson Trace Scopes are covered under a Full Lifetime Warranty. For questions or warranty contact us at support@crimsontrace.com
Products to Elevate Your Confidence in Moments That Matter
In 1994, Crimson Trace developed and sold its first laser sight – an internal system for GLOCK pistols, known as the GLS. Two years later, the newly patented, user-installed Lasergrips product line was unveiled at the 1996 SHOT Show. Over the years, the engineers at CTC have been dedicated to constant improvement and the evolution of products. As we approach our 25th year, Crimson Trace is pleased to add electronic sights, precision riflescopes and sporting riflescopes to our collection.
Complete Focus
Red Dots
Fast acquisition and reliable construction is offered in a full line of red dots and reflex sights
Lasers
Award winning lasers easily fit on your weapon and ensure accuracy in the most pivotal moments
Riflescopes
From large to small, first focal to second, the glass in the CTC riflescopes are clear, precise and on target
About the Crimson Trace Brand
Crimson Trace is a premium supplier for rifle scopes, optics, mounts, and other add-ons used for guns like rifles and long guns. They create and make their scopes and related products by choosing materials which are long lasting and resilient. This includes the Crimson Trace Optics Series Tactical Riflescope 1-4x24mm MOA/MOA FFP with SR3-MOA with Illuminated Reticle by Crimson Trace. For additional shooting items, visit their site.
All About Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes allow you to specifically align a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through zoom by using a set of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be dialed in to account for many natural elements like wind and elevation increases to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to understand precisely where the bullet will land based upon the sight picture you are viewing using the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. The majority of contemporary rifle scopes have around eleven parts which are found internally and externally on the optic. These optic pieces consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage and elevation turrets or dials, focus rings, and other parts. Learn about the eleven parts of glass.
Rifle Scope Varieties
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of optics. Finding the finest type of rifle scope is based on what type of shooting you plan to do.
First Focal Plane Scope Details
Focal plane scopes (FFP) come with the reticle in front of the magnification lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based on the level of magnification being used. The benefit is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified distance as they are at the non amplified distance. For example, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at one hundred yards with no “zoom” is still the very same tick at one hundred yards with 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes are useful for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting situations where computations are minimal
- Experienced shooters who know their target “hold over” plus “lead” correlations for their long gun
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is enlarged and occupies more visual sight space than a SFP reticle
Info on Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) come with the reticle behind the magnifying lens. This triggers the reticle to stay at the same overall size relative to the amount of magnification being used. The outcome is that the reticle measurements adapt based on the magnification applied to shoot over lengthier distances due to the fact that the reticle markings present various increments which vary with the zoom. In the FFP illustration with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These particular styles of optics are convenient for:
- Long distance forms of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most of the shots happen within much shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who like a clearer optic sight picture with less room taken up by the larger sized FFP reticle
Ins and Outs of Rifle Scope Magnification
The extent of scope magnification you need depends upon the kind of shooting you choose to do. Almost every style of rifle scope supplies some level of zoom. The quantity of zoom a scope provides is determined by the size, thickness, and curves of the lens glass within the rifle scope. The zoom of the optic is the “power” of the glass. This suggests what the shooter is aiming at through the scope is amplified times the power factor of what can generally be seen by human eyes.
Fixed Single Power Lens Scope Info
A single power rifle optic or scope will have a magnification number designator like 4×32. This indicates the magnification power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this type of scope can not fluctuate since it is set from the factory.
Info on Adjustable Power Lens Glass
Variable power rifle scopes have adjustable power. These types of scopes will note the magnification level in a configuration like 2-10×32. These numbers suggest the magnification of the scope could be set between 2x and 10x power. This always involves the power levels in-between 2 and 10. The power adaptation is achieved by making use of the power ring component of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell piece.
The Power Level and Range of Rifle Scopes
Here are some advised scope power levels and the distances where they can be efficiently used. Keep in mind that higher power scopes will not be as efficient as lower magnification level glass since increased magnification can be a detractor. The same idea applies to extended distances where the shooter needs to have sufficient power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle at the target.
About Glass Lens Coating
All modern rifle scope and optic lenses are layered. There are different types and qualities of glass finishes. When thinking about luxury rifle optical units, Lens finishing can be an essential aspect of defining the capability of the rifle. The lenses are among the most significant components of the scope since they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the target. The coating on the lenses safeguards the lens exterior and improves anti glare capabilities from refracted direct sunlight and color recognition.
HD Versus ED Lenses
Some optic producers even use “HD” or high-definition glass coverings which take advantage of various processes, aspects, polarizations, and chemical applications to draw out separate colors and viewable target definition through the lens. This HD coating is normally used with greater density lens glass which brings down light’s chance to refract through the lens glass. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” indicating extra-low dispersion glass. ED handles how certain colors are represented on the chromatic spectrum and the chromatic deviance or aberration which is similarly called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration can be noticeable over things with hard shapes as light hits the item from specific angles.
Rifle Optic Lens Single Coating Versus Multi-Coating
Various scope lenses can also have various coatings applied to them. All lenses normally have at least some type of treatment or finish applied to them before being used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. Because the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass, they require performance enhancing coatings. It is part of the finely tuned optic. It needs to have a finishing placed on it so that the lens will be efficiently functional in lots of types of environments, degrees of sunlight (full VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
Single covered lenses have a treatment applied to them which is typically a protective and enhancing multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can shield the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less helpful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the optic. The quality of a single coated lens depends on the scope producer and how much you spent on it. Both the make and cost are indications of the lens quality.
Some scope manufacturers likewise make it a point to define if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” covered. This implies the lens has multiple treatments applied to them. If a lens receives numerous treatments, it can prove that a company is taking numerous actions to fight different natural factors like an anti-glare finishing, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finishing, followed by a hydrophilic finish. This additionally does not always suggest the multi-coated lens is better than a single layered lens. Being “much better” depends upon the manufacturer’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of components used in constructing the rifle optic.
Anti-water Lens Coverings
Water on an optic’s lens doesn’t help with retaining a clear sight picture through an optic in any way. Many top of the line or high-end scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finishing. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a fine example of this kind of treatment. It deals with the surface of the Steiner scope lens so the H2O molecules can not bind to it or create surface tension. The outcome is that the water beads roll off of the scope to maintain a clear, water free sight picture.
Alternatives for Mounting Glass on Long Guns
Installing options for scopes can be found in a couple of options. There are the basic scope rings which are separately mounted to the optic and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These different types of mounts also normally can be found in quick release variations which use toss levers which allow rifle operators to rapidly install and dismount the optics.
Hex Key Rifle Optic Rings
Standard, clamp type mounting optic rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop style Picatinny scope mounting rails on rifles. These styles of scope mounts use a pair of separate rings to support the scope, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are designed for far away accuracy shooting. This type of scope mount is effective for rifle systems which need to have a long lasting, hard use mount which will not change no matter how much the scope is moved or jarring the rifle takes. These are the type of mounts you should have for a faithful optics setup on a long distance hunting or interdiction long gun which will pretty much never need to be altered or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used on the screws to protect against the hex screws from backing out after they are mounted safely in place. An example of these mounting rings are the 30mm style made by the Vortex Optics brand. The set typically costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Scope Ring Mounts
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly take off a scope and attach it to a different rifle. Several scopes can also be swapped out if they all use a similar style mount. These types of mounts come in handy for rifle platforms which are carried a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protecting the scope, or for scopes which are used in between multiple rifles.
About Rifle Optic Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Wetness inside your rifle optic can spoil a day of shooting and your expensive optic by inducing fogging and making residue inside of the scope’s tube. Most scopes protect against humidity from getting in the optical tube with a series of sealing O-rings which are waterproof. Usually, these water resistant scopes can be submerged within 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can push moisture past the O-rings. This should be ample wetness avoidance for common use rifles for hunting and sporting purposes, unless you anticipate taking your rifle aboard watercrafts and are concerned about the optic still working if it goes overboard and you can still rescue the firearm.
Optic Gas Purging
Another part of preventing the accumulation of moisture inside of the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Since this area is currently occupied by the gas, the scope is less affected by temperature changes and pressure distinctions from the outside environment which may possibly permit water vapor to permeate in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to look for.
