Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Belomo Red Dot Scope Russian Collimator Sight Weatherproof PK-01V PK-01 V
BelOMO (Belarusian Optical and Mechanical Assosiation) is a major opto-mechanical assembly plant of the former USSR and Belarus now. The Assosiation incorporates several enterprises which are engaged in developing and manufacturing of high-precision lasers, topographic and multispectral photographic equipment, photogrammetric systems and complexes,optoelectronic and optical and mechanical devices, medical equipment based on laser systems and different instruments and units for marine services, tourism, medicine, space.
P-01V COLLIMATOR SIGHT is designated for targeting during shooting under any illumination conditions at day time , in the twilight, at night with application of the night vision devices (NV/G-14 Night Vision Goggles). The sight is being produced with two types of aiming mark: in the form of a point and in the form of «. Guide strip type «Dovetail
Visible magnification, ratio 1
Aiming mark angular size, ang.m, max, 2,5
Aiming mark brightness gradation number 8
Exit pupil diameter, mm, min 20
Elevation/azimuth adjustment range, ang. m, min. 1
Adjustment step, ang.s 40
Power source 2Ñ
Supply voltage, V 3
Continuous operation time without battery replacement under average illumination conditions, hrs., min 100
Overall dimensions, mm, max. 162Ñ65Ñ145
Weight, kg, max 0,6
Operating temperature range, oC -20″ +50
Types of the weapons on which it is being installed small arms with lateral strip
Rifle Scope Product Features
Red Dot sight with build in Russian Side Rail mount.
Filled with dry nitrogen to avoid weeping of optics due to temperature differences
Temperature range from -4 °F to +122 °F
Discrete brightness adjustment of the aiming mark can be carried out manually by means of 10-position switch
About the BelOMO Manufacturer
BelOMO is a premium maker for firearm scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other add-ons used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They style and manufacture their mounts, scopes, and related products using materials which are long lasting and resilient. This includes the Belomo Red Dot Scope Russian Collimator Sight Weatherproof PK-01V PK-01 V by BelOMO. For additional shooting goods, visit their website.
Rifle Optic Facts
Rifle scopes permit you to specifically aim a rifle at various targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They do this through magnification by utilizing a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adjusted for consideration of separate natural considerations like wind and elevation increases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help shooters understand precisely 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. A lot of contemporary rifle scopes and optics have about 11 parts which are arranged inside and outside of the optic. These optic pieces consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, adjustment dials or turrets, focus rings, and other components. Learn about the eleven parts of rifle glass.
Rifle Optic Types
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” kind of scopes. The form of focal plane a scope has establishes where the reticle or crosshair is located in connection with the optic’s zoom. It literally implies the reticle is behind or ahead of the magnification lens of the optic. Deciding on the most beneficial sort of rifle glass is based upon what style of shooting you anticipate undertaking.
Info About First Focal Plane Scopes
Focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle in front of the magnification lens. These styles of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, far away types of shooting
- Shooting situations where calculations are marginal
- Experienced shooters who understand their aim point “hold over” as well as “lead” ratios for their weapon
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and requires more visual sight room than a SFP reticle
Info on Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane optics (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the zoom lens. In the FFP example with the SFP scope, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick measurement.
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have extra time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most of the shots occur within much shorter proximities and ranges
- Shooters who would like a clearer optic sight picture with less room used up by the bigger FFP reticle
Zoom for Scopes
The amount of magnification a scope provides is identified by the diameter, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Fixed Single Power Lens Optic Info
A single power rifle optic or scope uses a zoom number designator like 4×32. This means the zoom power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this kind of optic can not adjust since it is fixed.
Adjustable Power Lens Glass Info
Variable power rifle scopes have adjustable power. These types of scopes will note the magnification level in a configuration such as 2-10×32. These numbers mean the zoom of the scope could be set in between 2x and 10x power. This always incorporates the power levels in-between 2 and 10. The power adjustment is accomplished by employing 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 power levels and the ranges where they could be effectively used. Consider that high power optics and scopes will not be as effective as lower powered optics and scopes due to the fact that too much zoom can be a detractor. The same concept applies to extended ranges where the shooter needs to have adequate power to see precisely where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Lens Finishing for Rifle Glass
All modern-day rifle scope lenses are covered in special coatings. There are various types and qualities of glass lens coverings. Lens finishing can be an essential aspect of a rifle’s setup when considering luxury rifle optics and scope units. The glass lenses are among the most crucial parts of the glass considering they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the target. The finishing on the lenses safeguards the lens surface as well as improves anti glare capabilities from refracted daylight and color perception.
About Optic Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope suppliers will also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishings that take advantage of different processes, aspects, polarizations, and chemicals to enhance a wide range of colors and viewable target definition through lenses. This high-definition coating is often used with more costly, high density lens glass which decreases light’s ability to refract by means of the lens glass. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” meaning extra-low dispersion glass. ED deals with how colors are represented on the chroma spectrum and the chromatic deviance or aberration which is similarly called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration can be noticeable around things with well defined outlines as light hits the item from various angles.
Rifle Glass Lens Single Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Different optic lenses can also have various coverings applied to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or finishing applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can safeguard the lens from scratches while lowering 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 maker and how much you paid for it.
Some scope producers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are coated or “multi” coated. Being “much better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of materials used in building the rifle scope.
Anti-water Finish for Rifle Glass
Water on a lens doesn’t help with retaining a clear sight picture through an optic whatsoever. Numerous top of the line or premium scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finishing. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a fine example of this sort of treatment. It deals with the exterior of the Steiner glass lens so the H2O molecules can not bind to it or produce surface tension. The outcome is that the water beads roll off of the scope to maintain a clear, water free sight picture.
Options for Installing Rifle Optics on Firearms
Mounting approaches for scopes come in a few choices. There are the standard scope rings which are separately mounted to the optic and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also usually can be found in quick release variations which use toss levers which allow rifle operators to quickly mount and remove the glass.
Hex Key Rifle Glass Rings
Standard, clamp-on style mounting optic rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop style Picatinny scope mounting rails on the tops of rifles. These kinds of scope mounts use a pair of independent rings to support the optic, and are usually constructed from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are designed for long distance accuracy shooting. This form of scope mount is good for rifles which need to have a long lasting, rock solid mount which will not change no matter just how much the scope is moved or jarring the rifle takes. These are the type of mounts you should get for a dedicated optics setup on a far away scouting or competitors firearm which will hardly ever need to be modified or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used on the mount screws to protect against the hex screw threads from backing out after they are installed securely in place. An example of these rings are the 30mm type made by Vortex Optics. The set usually costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Scope Ring Mounting Solutions
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly remove a scope and attach it to a different rifle. Numerous scopes can even be switched out if they all use a compatible design mount. These types of mounts come in handy for rifles which are carried a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protecting the scope, or for scopes which are used between multiple rifles or are situationally focused.
Optic Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle optic can destroy a day of shooting and your pricey optic by triggering fogging and creating residue inside of the scope tube. Many scopes avoid wetness from entering the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Gas Purged Glass Tubes
Another part of avoiding the accumulation of moisture within the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this area is already occupied by the gas, the scope is less influenced by temp shifts and pressure variations from the external environment which may potentially allow water vapor to seep in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to look for.
