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Rifle Scope Product Details
BARSKA 6-24×50 IR AO Excavator Target Dot Riflescope
Everything that youve heard about this scope is accurate! Excavator scope features an adjustable objective lens for parallax correction for specific ranges as well as an illuminated reticle. The reticle is designed with a rheostat that offers 11 brightness settings for a full range of light intensities and is specifically designed for big-game hunting and long-range target and varmint hunting. With its extensive list of features including multi-coated optics, large objective lens for maximum light transmission, adjustable objective lens for parallax correction and illuminated reticle, an excavator scope is the ideal choice for hunters who want consistent accuracy in all types of lighting conditions.Includes Flip-Up Scope Caps, 3″ Sun-Shade, and Mounting Rings. Specifications: – Magnification: 6-24x – Objective Lens: 50mm – Waterproof: Yes – Fogproof: Yes – Reticle: IR Target Dot – Exit Pupil: 8.3-2.1mm – Optical Coating: Multi Coated – Field of View (ft100yds/m100m): 15.0/56x, 4.2/1.424x – Eye Relief: 3.6 inch – Click Value: 1/8″ – Adjustment Knob: Adj. rheostat settings, adj. obj. lens, side adj. windage and elevation – Tube Diameter: 1 inch – Finish: Black Matte – Weight: 21.1 oz. – Length: 13 inch – Included Accessories: Flip-Up Scope Caps, 3″ Sun-Shade, Mounting Rings, Lens Cloth and Battery – Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rifle Scope Product Features
About this item
6-24x variable magnification with large 50mm objective lens in a 100% waterproof and fogproof extra rigid shockproof construction
Multi-coated optics with illuminated target dot reticles
Adjustable objective lens is built with a adjustable mechanism
1 inch tube construction with fast focus eyebell
Bonus accessories includes set of 5/8 inch high ring, sun-shade, and flip-up covers
That allows for parallax correction for specific ranges starting form 20-25 yards to infinity
AC10556
Specs
Item: AC10556
Field of View(ft @ 100yds): 15.0ft @ 6x, 4.2ft @ 24x
Eye Relief: 3.6 inch
Exit Pupil: 8.3-2.1mm
Click Value: 1/8 MOA
Focal Plane: Second
Length: 13″ ; Weight: 21.1 oz ; 1″ Tube Diameter
Included: CR2032 3V Lithium battery ; Lens Cloth ; Flip-up Scope Caps ; Mounting Rings ; 3″ Sunshade
6-24x50mm IR Excavator Rifle Scope
by Barska
The Excavator Scope Series exhibits a number of features to help accurately engage targets at greater distances. A Red Illuminated Target Dot Reticle allows the user to quickly engage, and 11 different brightness settings ensures the perfect setting in any lighting. An Adjustable Objective lens can be set to different preset distances to eliminate the parallax effect. Tough waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction ensures that the scope can handle whatever elements thrown in its way.
6-24x Magnification
50mm Objective Lens
Multi-coated Optics
Waterproof, Fogproof and Shockproof
Red Illuminated Target Dot Reticle
Adjustable Objective
Set of 5/8 inch High Rings
Durable, Light Weight Riflescope
This 6-24×50 riflescope is durable and lightweight, perfect for hunting or target practice.
Illuminated Reticle
The scope comes with illuminated target dot reticle, allowing the shooter to estimate in different lighting environments with high accuracy.
Zoom Adjustment
6-24x adjustable zoom allows users to get up close to the target, suitable for mid- to long-range targeting.
Built in Sunshade
Built in sniper edged sun shade allows reduce glare for use in bright sun.
AC10556 AC10554 AC11198 AC10776 AC11392 AC11380
Magnification 6-24x 4-16x 8-26x 6-20x 6-24x 6-24x
Objective Lens 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 40mm 44mm
Lens Coating Multi-Coated Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated
Click Value 1/8 MOA 1/8 MOA 1/8 MOA 1/4 MOA 1/8 MOA 1/8 MOA
Reticle Illuminated Target Dot Illuminated Target Dot First Focal Plane Mil-Dot First Focal Plane Illuminated Mil-Dot Illuminated 3G P4
Turret Capped Capped Capped Capped .223 B.D.C. External Locking
Length 13″ 14.6″ 17.63″ 16.3″ 14.25″ 14″
Product Weight 21.1 oz 20.8 oz 27.86 oz 26.87 oz 21.89 oz 22.57 oz
About the BARSKA Scope Maker
BARSKA is a premium maker for long gun scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other accessories used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They innovate and supply their products choosing elements which are long lasting and durable. This includes the BARSKA 6-24×50 IR AO Excavator Target Dot Riflescope by BARSKA. For additional shooting items, visit their site.
Rifle Optic Facts
Rifle scopes permit you to precisely align a rifle at different targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through zoom by utilizing a set of lenses within the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adjusted for consideration of many ecological factors like wind and elevation increases or decreases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to help shooters understand precisely where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are viewing through the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. Most modern rifle optics have about eleven parts which are arranged internally and externally on the scope. These scope parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, modification dials or turrets, objective focus rings, and other parts. Learn about the eleven parts of rifle scopes.
The Varieties of Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. The style of focal plane a scope has establishes where the reticle or crosshair lies in relation to the scopes magnifying adjustments. It simply means the reticle is behind or ahead of the magnifying lens of the optic. Picking the most suitable type of rifle optic is based upon what kind of hunting or shooting you plan on doing.
First Focal Plane Scope Details
First focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle ahead of the magnification lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based upon the amount of zoom being used. The benefit is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified distance as they are at the non magnified range. For instance, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at one hundred yards without any “zoom” is still the same tick at one hundred yards using 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, far away types of shooting
- Shooting circumstances where estimations are minimal
- Experienced shooters who know their target “hold over” and “lead” ratios for their long guns
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is enlarged and requires more visual sight space than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Glass
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) come with the reticle to the rear of the magnification lens. This triggers the reticle to remain at the very same dimensions relative to the amount of magnification being used. The result is that the reticle measurements shift based upon the magnification chosen to shoot over lengthier distances due to the fact that the markings present various increments which vary with the zoom level. In the FFP illustration with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick measurement. These kinds of scopes are convenient for:
- Far away types of shooting where shooters have more time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most shots happen within shorter proximities and ranges
- Shooters who desire a clearer optic sight picture without space used up by the larger sized FFP reticle
Details on Rifle Scope Magnification
The amount of magnification a scope provides is figured out by the size, thickness, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Single Power Lens Rifle Glass
A single power rifle scope and optic comes with a zoom number designator like 4×32. This means the magnification power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this kind of optic can not change since it is a fixed power scope.
About Adjustable Power Lens Rifle Scopes
Variable power rifle scopes use enhanced power. The power change is achieved by making use of the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell.
Rifle Scope Power and Ranges
Here are some advised scope powers and the ranges where they can be efficiently used. Highly magnified optics will not be as beneficial as lower magnification glass given that too much zoom can be a negative aspect depending on your shooting distance. The same concept applies to extended ranges where the shooter needs adequate power to see precisely where to properly aim the rifle.
Info on Lens Finishes
All modern-day rifle optic lenses are layered. There are various types and qualities of glass lens coverings. When looking at high end rifle optics and scope units, Lens finish can be an important component of defining the rifle’s capability. The lenses are among the most important parts of the optic since they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The finishing on the lenses safeguards the lens surface and assists with anti glare from refracted direct sunlight and color profiles.
HD Versus ED Scope Lens Coatings
Some optic suppliers even use “HD” or high-definition lens coatings which use different procedures, chemical applications, polarizations, and elements to enhance various colors and viewable target visibility through lenses. This high-def finishing is normally used with more costly high density glass which reduces light’s ability to refract through the lens glass. Some scope makers use “HD” to describe “ED” signifying extra-low dispersion glass. ED handles how colors are represented on the chroma spectrum and the chromatic difference or aberration which is also called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration may be visible around objects with defined outlines as light hits the object from various angles.
Info on Single Coating Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can likewise have different coverings used to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or coating applied to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic.
Single layered lenses have a treatment applied to them which is typically a protective and enhancing multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while decreasing glare and other less useful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single layered lens depends on the scope company and the amount you paid for it. The scope’s maker and cost are indicators of the lens quality.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” coated. Being “much better” depends on the maker’s lens treatment technology and the quality of products used in building the rifle scope.
Anti-water Optic Lens Finishing
Water on a lens does not assist with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Numerous top of the line and high-end scope companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic covering.
Choices for Mounting Rifle Optics on Firearms
Installing solutions for scopes are available in a few choices. There are the basic scope rings which are separately installed to the optic and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also typically come in quick release variations which use manual levers which enable rifle operators to quickly install and remove the glass.
Rifle Glass Mounting Solutions with Hex Key Rings
Basic, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop style Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use double individual rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are manufactured for long distance accuracy shooting. This form of scope mount is ideal for rifle systems which need to have a long lasting, rock solid mount which will not move regardless of how much the scope is moved or jarring the rifle takes. These are the type of mounts you want for a faithful optics system on a far away scouting or sniper competition rifle that will almost never need to be altered or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can also be used on screws to stop the hex screw threads from backing out after they are installed safely in place. An example of these mounting rings are the 30mm type made by Vortex Optics. The set usually costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Glass Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly take off a scope and attach it to a different rifle. Several scopes can also be switched out if they all use a similar style mount. These types of mounts are handy for long guns which are transferred a lot, to swap out the optic from the rifle for protection, or for optics which are used in between numerous rifles.
Details on Rifle Scope Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Wetness inside your rifle optic can destroy a day on the range and your highly-priced optic by inducing fogging and generating residue inside of the scope’s tube. A lot of scopes protect against humidity from going into the optical tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant. Typically, these water-resistant scopes can be immersed under 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can push moisture past the O-rings. This should be plenty of moisture content prevention for standard use rifles, unless you anticipate taking your rifle on your motorboat and are worried about the scope still functioning if it is submerged in water and you can still find the rifle.
Rifle Optic Gas Purging
Another part of avoiding the accumulation of wetness inside of the rifle optic’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this area is currently taken up by the gas, the optic is less influenced by temperature level changes and pressure variations from the outdoor environment which may possibly permit water vapor to seep in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
