Description
Rifle Sight Product Details
HIVIZ Narrow Magnetic Fiber Optic Shotgun Sight with Red Light Pipe
Hi-Viz, Magnetic Sight, Narrow, Fits Shotgun Rib .218″-.328″, Red
Rifle Sight Product Features
Fits: Shotguns with .218″ to .328″ Vent Rib
Sight Color: Red
Finish: Black
Magnetic base sight to fit ventilated shotgun ribs from .218 inches to .328 inches
Includes one red lite pipe
Fits remington field models browning gold 10GA BPS auto5 berretta Comp T and ST ribs
Due to manufacturing tolerances, some firearms may require additional fitting
About the HIVIZ Scope Maker
HIVIZ is a premium company for weapon scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other add-ons used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They style and manufacture their mounts and related products by applying materials which are durable and long lasting. This includes the HIVIZ Narrow Magnetic Fiber Optic Shotgun Sight with Red Light Pipe by HIVIZ. For more shooting items, visit their website.
Rifle Scope Information
Rifle scopes enable you to exactly aim a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through magnifying the target by employing a series of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adapted for the consideration of numerous natural factors 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 upon the sight picture you are seeing with the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. The majority of contemporary rifle scopes have about 11 parts which are found inside and outside of the scope. These scope parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, modification dials, objective focus rings, and other elements. See all eleven parts of optics.
Rifle Glass Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of optics. Deciding on the optimal type of rifle glass is based around what type of shooting you plan on doing.
First Focal Plane Optics
Focal plane scopes (FFP) come with the reticle in front of the magnifying lens. This triggers the reticle to increase in size based on the extent of zoom being used. The result is that the reticle measurements are the same at the enhanced range as they are at the non magnified range. For example, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at one hundred yards without having “zoom” is still the exact same tick at 100 yards using 5x “zoom”. These types of scopes are valuable for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance types of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where estimations are small
- Experienced shooters who recognize their aim point “hold over” and “lead” correlations for their weapon
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is enlarged and occupies more visual eyesight area than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Scope Info
Second focal plane optics (SFP) include the reticle behind the magnification lens. 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.
- Long distance types of shooting where shooters have additional time to make ballistic calculations
- Shooting where most of the shots happen within much shorter proximities and ranges
- Shooters who would like a clearer optic picture with less area taken up by the bigger FFP reticle
Magnification for Rifle Optics
The amount of magnification a scope supplies is determined by the diameter, thickness, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Info on Fixed Single Power Lens Glass
A single power rifle optic comes with a zoom number designator like 4×32. This indicates the zoom power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this type of optic can not adjust considering that it is a set power scope.
About Variable Power Lens Rifle Optics
Variable power rifle scopes use variable power levels. The power change is performed using the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell.
Power and Range Correlations
Here are some suggested scope power levels and the ranges where they could be successfully used. Keep in mind that higher magnification optics will not be as efficient as lower powered scope and optics since increased magnification can be a detractor. The exact same concept goes for extended ranges where the shooter needs sufficient power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle at the target.
About Rifle Optic Lens Coatings
All modern-day rifle optic and scope lenses are coated. There are various types and qualities of glass coverings. Lens finish can be an essential element of a rifle’s setup when considering high-end rifle optics and scope equipment. The glass lenses are among the most vital components of the optic due to the fact that they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the target. The finish on the lenses shields the lens surface and even helps with anti glare capabilities from refracted sunlight and color profiles.
HD Versus ED Lens Coatings
Some scope manufacturers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishings which use different techniques, chemicals, elements, and polarizations to draw out various colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” to signify the lens has extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Rifle Glass Lens Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can also have various finishings used to them. All lenses generally have at least some type of treatment or coating used to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
Single coated lenses have a treatment applied to them which is typically a protective and improving multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can shield 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 covered lens depends on the scope maker and the amount you spent for it. The scope’s maker and cost are indications of the lens quality.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” coated. This means the lens has multiple treatments applied to the surfaces of the glass. If a lens receives multiple treatments, it can indicate that a manufacturer is taking several actions to fight different natural factors like an anti-glare covering, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finishing, followed by a hydrophilic covering. This also does not always mean the multi-coated lens is much better than a single covered lens. Being “better” depends upon the maker’s lens treatment solutions and the quality of glass used in building the rifle glass.
Anti-water Lens Coatings
Water on a lens doesn’t assist with keeping a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Numerous top of the line and military grade scope companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic covering.
Optic Installation Alternatives
Mounting approaches for scopes are available in a few options. There are the standard scope rings which are separately mounted to the optic and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various types of mounts also generally come in quick release variations which use manual levers which allow rifle operators to quickly install and remove the scope.
Hex Key Rifle Optic 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 two individual rings to support the optic, and are normally made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are made for long distance precision shooting. This type of scope mount is very good for rifles which are in need of a durable, unfailing mount which will not move despite just how much the scope is moved about or abuse the rifle takes. These are the type of mounts you want for a faithful optics system on a far away scouting or competitors firearm which will hardly ever need to be changed or recalibrated. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used on the screws to stop the hex screws from wiggling out after they are mounted safely in place. An example of these mounting rings are the 30mm type from Vortex Optics. The set usually costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Scope Rings
These kinds of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly detach a scope from a rifle and reattach it to a different rifle. If they all use a similar style mount, multiple scopes can also be swapped out in the field. The quick detach mount style is CNC machined from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers connect securely to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This permits the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, taken off of the rifle, and remounted while preserving precision. These kinds of mounts are useful and practical for shooting platforms which are shipped a lot, to remove the scope glass from the rifle for protection, or for sight systems which are used between numerous rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount designed by the Vortex Optics brand. It usually costs around $250 USD
Sealing and Gas Purging for Scope Tubes
Moisture inside your rifle optic can mess up a day of shooting and your expensive optic by bringing about fogging and developing residue inside of the scope tube. A lot of scopes avoid moisture from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Details on Rifle Optic Tube Gas Purging
Another part of avoiding the accumulation of moisture inside of the rifle optic tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Given that this area is currently occupied by the gas, the optic is less impacted by temperature changes and pressure differences from the external 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 good rifle scope to look for.
