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Rifle Scope Product Details
Athlon Optics , Argos , Riflescope , 3-15 x 42 Second Focal Plane (SFP) 1″ Tube, Center X Reticle ,
Specification Magnification 3-15 Objective Lens Diameter 40 mm Reticle Center X Surface Finish Matte Lens Coating Fully Multicoated Extra Coating XPL Coating Tube Material 6063 Tube Diameter 1 inch Exit Pupil 12.6-2.6 mm Eye Relief >3.8 inches Field of View @100 yards 30.4-6.3 ft Click Value 1/4 MOA Adjustment range per rotation 15 MOA Total Elevation Adjustment 60 MOA Total Windage Adjustment 60 MOA Turret Style Capped Parallax Adjustment Fixed Purging Material Argon Length 12.3 inches Weight 16.5 oz Reticle Subtension Validity 15x
Rifle Scope Product Features
Fully multi-coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light Spectrum
Xpl coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
Aircraft grade aluminum tube that has exceptional strength and superior mechanical integrity will protect these world class optics no matter what punishment you Throw at it
Argon purging gives you better waterproofing and thermal stability
Heat treated one piece tube gives the scope extra strength over multi-piece tubes. A one piece tube also is better at keeping moisture out thus keeping your scope fog proof for the life of the product
About the Athlon Optics Company
Athlon Optics is a premium maker for rifle scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They design and make their products by using building materials which are long lasting and durable. This includes the Athlon Optics , Argos , Riflescope , 3-15 x 42 Second Focal Plane (SFP) 1″ Tube, Center X Reticle , by Athlon Optics. For additional shooting goods, visit their website.
Information Rifle Glass
Rifle scopes enable you to specifically aim a rifle at different targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They do this through magnifying the target by making use of a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adapted to account for various ecological factors like wind and elevation increases or decreases to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to understand exactly where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are viewing with the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. The majority of modern-day rifle scopes and optics have about 11 parts which are arranged internally and outside of the scope. These parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage and elevation turrets or dials, focus rings, and other elements. See all eleven parts of a rifle scope.
About Rifle Scope Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. The form of focal plane a scope has identifies where the reticle or crosshair lies in relation to the scopes magnifying adjustments. It simply indicates the reticle is situated behind or before the magnification lens of the scope. Selecting the most beneficial style of rifle scope depends upon what variety of shooting you intend on undertaking.
Info on First Focal Plane Optics
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the magnifying lens. This triggers the reticle to increase in size based upon the level of zoom being used. The result is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified distance as they are at the non amplified range. One tick on a mil-dot reticle at one hundred yards with no “zoom” is still the identical tick at one hundred yards with 5x “zoom”. These types of scopes are practical for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where estimations are low
- Experienced shooters who understand their aim point “hold over” as well as “lead” equations for their rifles
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is enlarged and occupies more visual sight room than a SFP reticle
About Second Focal Plane Glass
Second focal plane glass (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the zoom lens. This induces the reticle to remain at the very same overall size in relation to the quantity of magnification being used. The final result is that the reticle measurements adjust based upon the zoom used to shoot over greater ranges considering that the reticle markings present different increments which vary with the zoom level. In the FFP example with the SFP scope, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These particular styles of scopes are beneficial for:
- Long distance forms of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most of the shots occur within shorter spaces and ranges
- Shooters who would like a clearer optic picture without space taken up by the bigger FFP reticle
Details on Optic Magnification
The amount of magnification 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.
Info on Single Power Lens Rifle Optics
A single power rifle scope or optic will have a zoom number designator like 4×32. This means the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this type of scope can not fluctuate because it is set from the factory.
Info About Adjustable Power Lens Scopes
Variable power rifle scopes can be adjusted between magnification levels. These types of scopes will list the magnification level in a format such as 2-10×32. These numbers suggest the magnification of the scope could be adjusted in between 2x and 10x power. This always involves the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power modification is accomplished by operating the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell piece.
Optic Power Level and Range Correlation
Here are some recommended scope powers and the ranges where they could be successfully used. High power rifle scope glass will not be as effective as lower powered scopes due to the fact that too much zoom can be a bad thing. The same goes for extended distances where the shooter needs to have enough power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Details on Lens Covering
All modern-day rifle scope and optic lenses are coated. There are various types and qualities of lens coverings. Lens finish is an important element of a rifle when looking into high end rifle optics and scope units. The glass lenses are one of the most key pieces 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 offers protection to the lens surface and helps with anti glare capabilities from refracted sunrays and color exposure.
ED Versus HD Rifle Glass
Some scope manufacturers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishes which use different procedures, chemicals, components, and polarizations to draw out separate colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Glass Lens Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Different scope lenses can also have different coatings applied to them. All lenses typically have at least some kind of treatment or finish applied to them before being used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. This is since the lens isn’t just a raw piece of glass. It becomes part of the finely tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that it will be efficiently functional in lots of types of environments, degrees of sunlight (full light VS shade), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while minimizing 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 producer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” coated. This indicates the lens has multiple treatments applied to them. If a lens receives numerous treatments, it can indicate that a manufacturer is taking numerous actions to fight different natural aspects like an anti-glare finishing, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finishing, followed by a hydrophilic finish. This additionally doesn’t always mean the multi-coated lens will perform much better than a single covered lens. Being “better” depends on the producer’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of components used in developing the rifle optic.
Hydrophobic Covering for Scopes
Water on a lens doesn’t assist with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Many top of the line and high-end scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic covering.
Glass Mounting Alternatives
Installing approaches for scopes come in a couple of options. There are the basic scope rings which are separately installed to the optic and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These different kinds of mounts also typically are made in quick release variations which use throw levers which permit rifle shooters to quickly mount and dismount the glass.
Hex Key Rifle Glass Ring Mounting Solutions
Normal, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop design Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use a couple of separate rings to support the optic, and are often made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which is designed for long range precision shooting. This type of scope install is excellent for rifles which require a long lasting, sound mount which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abused.
Glass Mounts with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These kinds of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly connect and detach a scope from a rifle. If they all use a similar design mount, a number of scopes can also be switched out on the range. The quick detach design is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers fasten solidly to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This enables the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted while retaining the original sighting settings. These types of mounts come in practical for rifles which are hauled around a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protection, or for aiming systems which are employed between numerous rifles. An example of this mount type is the 30mm mount from Vortex Optics. It generally costs around $250 USD
Info on Rifle Optic Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Wetness inside your rifle glass can spoil a day on the range and your pricey optic by inducing fogging and making residue within the scope’s tube. The majority of scopes prevent moisture from entering the scope tube with a series of sealing O-rings which are water resistant. Usually, these water-resistant scopes can be immersed underneath 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can force moisture past the O-rings. This should be ample moisture avoidance for standard use rifles for hunting and sporting purposes, unless you anticipate taking your rifle aboard watercrafts and are concerned about the scope still working if it goes over the side and you can still rescue the gun.
Glass Gas Purging
Another part of avoiding the buildup of moisture inside of the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Since this space is already taken up by the gas, the scope is less altered by temp changes and pressure variations from the external environment which might possibly allow water vapor to seep in around the seals to fill the void which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to look for.
