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Rifle Scope Product Details
Crimson Trace Optics Sport Riflescope 4-16x50mm MOA/FFP with MR1-MOA with Illuminated Reticle, 2 Series CSA-2416
The CSA-2416 2 Series is a feature rich 4-16x50mm mid-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 mr1-moa advanced reticle is fully illuminated and offers quick hold-over points for windage and elevation. The exposed . 25 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 rar 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 4-16x50mm scope makes objects seem four to sixteen times closer than with the naked Eye, featuring a 50mm objective lens
First focal plane (ffp): glass etched, mr1-moa advanced illuminated reticle sits in front of the magnification mechanism, scaling to provide correct Ballistic hold points at any range
Exposed turrets with mr1-moa advanced reticle:
Quality manufacturing: single piece 30mm anodized aluminum main tube is constructed to handle the most demanding environments
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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 maker for rifle scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They create and manufacture their products by using materials which are resilient and long lasting. This includes the Crimson Trace Optics Sport Riflescope 4-16x50mm MOA/FFP with MR1-MOA with Illuminated Reticle, 2 Series CSA-2416 by Crimson Trace. For more shooting products, visit their website.
Rifle Glass Info
Rifle scopes permit you to specifically align a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through zoom by utilizing a series of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adjusted for consideration of varied ecological considerations like wind and elevation to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help the shooter understand precisely where the bullet will land based on the sight picture you are viewing using the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended target. The majority of contemporary rifle scopes have around 11 parts which are found internally and outside of the optic. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage turrets, focus rings, and other parts. Learn about the eleven parts of rifle scopes.
The Types of Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Opting for the optimal type of rifle optic is based on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
Info About First Focal Plane Scopes
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the zoom lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based on the extent of zoom being used. The outcome is that the reticle measurements are the same at the magnified range as they are at the non amplified range. For instance, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards without “zoom” is still the very same tick at 100 yards using 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, far away types of shooting
- Shooting situations where estimations are very little
- Experienced shooters who know their target “hold over” and “lead” equations for their firearms
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is enlarged and requires more visual eyesight area than a SFP reticle
Info About Second Focal Plane Optics
Second focal plane glass (SFP) come with the reticle behind the magnifying lens. This triggers the reticle to stay at the same overall size in connection with the quantity of zoom being used. The end result is that the reticle dimensions alter based on the zoom chosen to shoot over lengthier distances since the reticle markings present distinct increments which fluctuate with the magnification. 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 styles of glass work for:
- Long distance kinds of shooting where shooters have extra time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most of the shots take place within shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who choose a clearer optic sight picture with less room used up by the enlarged FFP reticle
Magnification for Glass
The quantity of zoom a scope provides is determined 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 Optics
A single power rifle scope will have a magnification number designator like 4×32. This suggests the zoom power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this type of optic can not adjust since it is a fixed power optic.
Variable Power Lens Rifle Scopes
Variable power rifle scopes can be adjusted between magnification levels. These types of scopes will note the magnification degree in a format such as 2-10×32. These numbers imply the zoom of the scope could be adjusted in between 2x and 10x power. This always involves the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power shift is achieved by working with the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
Power and Range Correlations
Here are some recommended scope power settings and the distances where they can be efficiently used. Always remember that higher magnification optics will not be as effective as lower magnification level scopes since increased zoom can be a bad thing. The same concept goes for longer ranges where the shooter needs increased power to see precisely where to best aim the rifle.
Info on Lens Finishing
All contemporary rifle optic lenses are covered in special coatings. There are various types and qualities of lens finishings. Lens covering can be a crucial aspect of a rifle’s setup when contemplating high-end rifle optics and targeting units. The glass lenses are one of the most vital components of the glass because they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The coating on the lenses offers protection to the lens surface and assists with anti glare from excess direct sunlight and color exposure.
HD Versus ED Glass Lens Coatings
Some rifle scope companies additionally use “HD” or high-def glass coverings which apply different processes, aspects, polarizations, and chemical applications to extract various colors and viewable definition through the lens. This HD coating is typically used with greater density lens glass which decreases light’s chance to refract through the lens glass. Some scope brands use “HD” to refer to “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass. ED deals with how colors are presented on the chromatic spectrum and the chromatic deviance or aberration which is also called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration is often obvious around objects with hard edges and shapes as light hits the object from specific angles.
Single Finishing Versus Multi-Coating for Rifle Glass
Various optic lenses can also have various coverings applied to them. All lenses typically have at least some type of treatment or covering applied to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. This is due to the fact that the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass. It becomes part of the carefully tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that the lens will be optimally functional in many types of environments, degrees of sunshine (full VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can offer protection to 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 covered lens depends on the scope maker and how much you paid for it.
Some scope manufacturers likewise make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” covered. This implies the lens has multiple treatments applied to the surfaces of the glass. If a lens receives numerous treatments, it can prove that a maker is taking multiple steps to fight different environmental aspects like an anti-glare finish, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finishing, followed by a hydrophilic coating. This additionally does not always suggest the multi-coated lens will perform much better than a single layered lens. Being “better” depends on the producer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of materials used in constructing the rifle optic.
Glass Lens Anti-water Finishing
Water on a lens doesn’t assist with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Many top of the line and military grade optic companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic covering which is water repellent.
Rifle Optic Installing Alternatives
Installing approaches for scopes can be found in a few options. There are the basic scope rings which are individually mounted to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These different kinds of mounts also normally are made in quick release versions which use throw levers which enable rifle operators to rapidly mount and remove the scope.
Hex Key Rifle Scope Rings
Basic, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to position to the flattop style Picatinny scope mounting rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use double detached rings to support the optic, and are usually constructed from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are made for long distance precision shooting. This form of scope mount is excellent for rifles which need a durable, hard use mount which will not shift no matter how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes. These are the design of mounts you should get for a dedicated optics setup on a reach out and touch someone hunting or sniper competition long gun that will seldom need to be modified or recalibrated. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used on the scope mount screws to keep the hex screws from backing out after they are mounted tightly in position. An example of these mounting rings are the 30mm type made by Vortex Optics. The set generally costs around $200 USD
Glass Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly detach a scope and attach it to a different rifle. Multiple scopes can also be swapped out if they all use a similar design mount. These types of mounts come in handy for rifle platforms which are transported a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protecting the scope, or for optics which are used in between numerous rifles.
Sealing and Gas Purging for Rifle Glass Tubes
Wetness inside your rifle glass can ruin a day of shooting and your pricey optic by causing fogging and producing residue within the scope’s tube. Most scopes protect against humidity from getting in the scope tube with a series of sealing O-rings which are waterproof. Typically, these scopes can be submerged under 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can force moisture past the O-rings. This should be ample wetness prevention for standard use rifles, unless you anticipate taking your rifle on boats and are concerned about the scope still functioning if it falls overboard and you can still recover the rifle.
Rifle Optic Gas Purging
Another part of preventing the buildup of wetness within the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Given that this area is already taken up by the gas, the optic is less impacted by climate alterations and pressure variations from the outside environment which could possibly permit water vapor to permeate in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
