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Rifle Scope Product Details
Monstrum G3 1-4×24 First Focal Plane FFP Rifle Scope | ZR305 H-Series Offset Scope Mount | Flat Dark Earth | Bundle
Rifle Scope Product Features
About this item
High performance tactical rifle scope with 1-4x magnification for close to mid distance shooting out to 300+ yards
Functionally designed first focal plane BDC reticle, with easy-to-read ranging information that remains constant regardless of magnification, for faster range estimation and holdover correction
Dial controlled reticle illumination in multiple brightness intensities, for better reticle visibility at night or in low light in environments
Package also includes a detachable honeycomb filter sunshade, a set of spring loaded flip-up lens covers, and one CR2032 3V battery
Product Bundle includes Monstrum H-Series One Piece Offset Scope Mount; comparable in weight to a pair of scope rings while maintaining the added rigidity and convenience of a one piece mount; Includes hardened steel Torx mounting hardware for mounting to any Picatinny rail platform.
Magnification: 1-4x
Objective Diameter: 24 mm
Length: 10.7 in
Weight: 1 lb 0 oz
Reticle: Illuminated BDC
Eye Relief: 4 – 4.5 in
Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Shock Water and Fog Proof Yes. Nitrogen Sealed.
Scope Range: Short Range. 300+ Yards
Optic Power: Low Power (LPVO)
Included: FFPG31424-R Scope, Flip-Up Lens Covers, Heavy-Duty Scope Rings, CR2032 Battery, Honeycomb Shade, Manual
Color: Black or FDE
The 1-4x magnification is capable of close to mod range targeting at distances of up to 300+ yards. This low power variable optic (LPVO) has a custom designed FFP reticle for faster range estimation and holdover correction.
Locking Turrets
This scope has a 1/2 MOA/click windage & elevation adjustments with zero reset and turret locks to prevent slippage.
Illumination Control Knob
All new mechanical illumination knob makes it easier to control lighting.
All Brass Mechanics
All adjustment assemblies are now entirely metal which make them function smoother than before.
Additional Features:
Full Multi-Layer Lens Coating
All G3 FFP Scopes comes with full multicoated lens to reduce glare, and loss of light due to reflection. This allows for better light transmission and sharper contrast. The coating also helps prevents scratches on the lens.
Fully Sealed, nitrogen-filled tube that is completely Waterproof and Fog-proof.
BDC Reticle
This scope has a FFP reticle for faster range estimation and holdover correction. Fully functional MOA markings that won’t get in the way of your target.
The etched black reticle is always visible without illumination or can be lit in red for better reticle visibility at night or low light environments.
6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum
The body of the scope is crafted from heavy duty, yet light weight 6061 aluminum to ensure durability.
Heavy Duty Scope Rings and Flip-Up Lens Covers Included
Our heavy duty scope rings provide maximum lockdown and performance.
Also included are a set of flip-up lens covers to protect your optics from dust and abrasion.
1-4×24 FFP-G3 Scope 1-6×24 FFP-G3 Scope 1-4×24 FFP-G2 Scope 1-6×24 FFP-G2 Scope 1-4×24 FFP-GA Scope 1-6×24 FFP-GA Scope
Reticle BDC Custom Type-C BDC BDC Custom Type-C Custom Type-C
Magnification 1-4x 1-6x 1-4x 1-6x 1-4x 1-6x
Objective Diameter 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm
Scope Range Short-Mid, 300+ Yards Short-Mid, 400+ Yards Short-Mid, 300+ Yards Short-Mid, 400+ Yards Short-Mid, 300+ Yards Short-Mid, 400+ Yards
Brass Internals
Anodization Type: Standard Type-II MIL-STD 8625 Type-III Standard Type-II Standard Type-II Standard Type-II Standard Type-II
Heavy Duty Scope Rings Included
Flip-Up Lens Covers Included
Illuminated Reticle:
Fully Multi-Layer Lens Coating
About the Monstrum Manufacturer
Monstrum is a premium manufacturer for rifle scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They design and manufacture their mounts and related products by applying building materials which are long lasting and durable. This includes the Monstrum G3 1-4×24 First Focal Plane FFP Rifle Scope | ZR305 H-Series Offset Scope Mount | Flat Dark Earth | Bundle by Monstrum. For additional shooting items, visit their site.
Rifle Optic Facts
Rifle scopes allow you to exactly aim a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target over a range. They accomplish this through magnification by utilizing a series of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adjusted for consideration of varied environmental aspects like wind and elevation increases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help the shooter understand exactly where the bullet will hit based on the sight picture you are seeing using the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. Many modern rifle scopes and optics have around 11 parts which are arranged internally and externally on the optic. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, modification turrets or dials, objective focus rings, and other parts. Learn about the eleven parts of rifle scopes.
Rifle Scope Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” style of scopes. The form of focal plane an optic has determines where the reticle or crosshair lies in relation to the optic’s magnification. It actually means the reticle is located behind or in front of the magnifying lens of the scope. Picking out the most reliable form of rifle scope is dependent on what type of shooting you anticipate undertaking.
First Focal Plane Optics
First focal plane optics (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the magnification lens. This causes the reticle to increase in size based on the amount of zoom being used. The result is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified range as they are at the non magnified range. For instance, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards without having “zoom” is still the exact same tick at one hundred yards using 5x “zoom”. These types of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance types of shooting
- Shooting circumstances where calculations are marginal
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their target “hold over” plus “lead” ratios for their rifles
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and requires more visual sight space than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) come with the reticle to the rear of the zoom 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 measurement.
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have more time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most shots happen within much shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who prefer a clearer optic picture with less area used up by the larger size FFP reticle
Rifle Scope Zoom
The amount of scope magnification you require depends upon the kind of shooting you intend to do. Practically every style of rifle glass supplies some degree of magnification. The amount of magnification a scope delivers is determined by the diameter, density, and curves of the lens glass inside of the rifle optic. The magnification level of the optic is the “power” of the glass. This denotes what the shooter is checking out through the scope is amplified times the power element of what can usually be seen by human eyes.
Fixed Single Power Lens Glass Info
A single power rifle scope uses a zoom number designator like 4×32. This suggests the magnification power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this kind of optic can not fluctuate because it is fixed.
Adjustable Power Lens Optic Facts
Variable power rifle scopes use enhanced power. The power modification is performed by making use of the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
Rifle Glass Power Level and Range Correlation
Here are some suggested scope power levels and the ranges where they could be effectively used. Remember that high magnification optics will not be as practical as lower magnification level glass because too much magnification can be a negative thing in certain situations. The exact same concept applies to extended ranges where the shooter needs sufficient power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Rifle Optic Lens Covering
All top teir rifle glass lenses are covered. Lens finishing is a crucial aspect of a rifle system when looking at high end rifle optics and scope setups.
HD Versus ED Optic Lens Coatings
Some scope manufacturers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishings which use various processes, chemicals, elements, and polarizations to draw out separate colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” indicating extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Optic Lens Finishing Versus Multi-Coating
Different optic lenses can even have various finishes applied to them. All lenses generally have at least some type of treatment or coating applied to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic. This is due to the fact that the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass. It is part of the carefully tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that it will be optimally functional in lots of types of environments, degrees of sunshine (full light VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
Single layered lenses have a treatment applied to them which is usually a protective and improving multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can shield the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less beneficial things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single coated lens depends upon the scope maker and the amount you spent for it. Both the make and cost are indicators of the lens quality.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are coated or “multi” covered. This means the lens has had several treatments applied to the surfaces. If a lens gets numerous treatments, it can prove that a company is taking several actions to fight different natural elements like an anti-glare covering, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion covering, followed by a hydrophilic finish. This also doesn’t necessarily indicate the multi-coated lens is better than a single coated lens. Being “better” hinges on the maker’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of components used in building the rifle optic.
Anti-water Covering for Rifle Glass
Water on a lens does not assist with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Many top of the line and military grade optic makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finishing.
Rifle Scope Installation Choices
Installing approaches for scopes are available in a few options. There are the basic scope rings which are individually mounted to the scope and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These different kinds of mounts also typically can be found in quick release variations which use throw levers which allow rifle shooters to rapidly install and remove the scope.
Hex Key Scope Rings
Standard, clamp-on design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to position to the flattop style Picatinny scope mounting rails on the tops of rifles. These varieties of scope mounts use a pair of individual rings to support the scope, and are usually constructed from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are created for long distance precision shooting. This kind of scope mount is very good for rifles which need to have a resilient, rock solid mount which will not shift regardless of just how much the scope is moved about or abuse the rifle takes. These are the style of mounts you should get for a devoted optics system on a long distance scouting or hard target interdiction rifle that will hardly ever need to be altered or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used on the scope mount’s screws to stop the hex screws from backing out after they are installed securely in position. An example of these rings are the 30mm type from Vortex Optics. The set normally costs around $200 USD
Glass Mounts with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly attach and remove a scope from a rifle. If they all use a similar style mount, several scopes can also be switched in the field. The quick detach mount style is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers connect nicely to a flat top type Picatinny rail. This allows the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while retaining the original sighting settings. These types of mounts are useful and handy for rifles which are carried a lot, to remove the scope glass from the rifle for protection, or for scopes which are used between a number of rifles. An example of this mount type is the 30mm mount from Vortex Optics. It typically costs around $250 USD
Sealing and Gas Purging for Optic Tubes
Wetness inside your rifle optic can spoil a day of shooting and your pricey optic by inducing fogging and making residue within the scope tube. Most scopes protect against moisture from going into the optical tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant. Generally, these water resistant optics can be submerged underneath 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can force moisture past the O-rings. This should be plenty of humidity avoidance for common use rifles, unless you plan on taking your rifle on your motorboat and are concerned about the scope still performing if it goes over the side and you can still recover the firearm.
Details on Rifle Scope Tube Gas Purging
Another part of preventing the buildup of moisture within the rifle scope’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this space is already taken up by the gas, the optic is less affected by temperature changes and pressure distinctions from the outdoor environment which might possibly enable 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 look for.
