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Rifle Scope Product Details
PRG Defense 4501X822PRGPR1 Model 1-8X22RS Professional Riflescopes, 1x~8X Magnification, 24mm Objective Lens Diameter, 36mm Ocular Lens Diameter, 91-88mm Eye Relief, 8-3mm Exit Pupil
PRG Defense 4501X822PRGPR1 Model 1-8X22RS Professional Riflescopes, 1x~8x Magnification, 24mm Objective Lens Diameter, 36mm Ocular Lens Diameter, 91-88mm Eye Relief, 8-3mm Exit Pupil
The PRG Defense series of professional riflescopes features illuminated reticles and the innovative optical design for extra wide zoom range providing unparalleled performance. Multicoated lenses and 30-mm tubes will provide amazing brightness, while glass-etched Mil-Dot reticle will keep you dead-on target. The riflescopes are equipped with positive click finger-adjustable turrets, a fast focus eyepiece and 36-mm ocular lens.
Key Features
Innovative optical design for extra-wide zoom range
Fully multi-surface to surface-coated lenses for sharpest and brightest image
High precision CNC processed parts
Low profile and finger-adjustable turrets for positive click adjustments
Glass etched Mil-dot reticle
Fast focus eyepiece
30mm one-piece tube
Hard anodized black matt finishing
Extra-low dispersion lens (ED) applied
Specifications
Magnification: 1x~8x
Objective Lens Diameter: 24mm
Ocular Lens Diameter: 36mm
Eye Relief: 91-88mm
Exit Pupil: 8-3mm
Field of View (FOV): 21° ~ 2.63°
Number of Lenses: 15
Windage Adjustment Range: >60′
Elevation Adjustment Range: >60′
Click Value: 1/2′
Resolution (enter Axis): 7″
Resolution (Off Axis): 14″
Side focus: No
Length: 270mm (10.6″)
Weight: 550 g (1.2 lbs)
Rifle Scope Product Features
Fully multi-surface to surface-coated lenses for sharpest and brightest image
Low profile and finger-adjustable turrets for positive click adjustments
Glass etched Mil-dot reticle, 30mm one-piece tube
Hard anodized black matt finishing, Extra-low dispersion lens (ED) applied
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About the PRG Defense Brand
PRG Defense is a premium manufacturer for weapon scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other add-ons used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They style and supply their mounts, scopes, and related products by applying materials which are resilient and long lasting. This includes the PRG Defense 4501X822PRGPR1 Model 1-8X22RS Professional Riflescopes, 1x~8X Magnification, 24mm Objective Lens Diameter, 36mm Ocular Lens Diameter, 91-88mm Eye Relief, 8-3mm Exit Pupil by PRG Defense. For more shooting goods, visit their site.
Information Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes allow you to precisely align a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through zoom by making use of a set of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adjusted for the consideration of numerous natural factors like wind and elevation decreases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to understand precisely where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are viewing with the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended target. A lot of modern rifle scopes have around eleven parts which are located inside and on the exterior of the scope body. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage and elevation turrets or dials, objective focus rings, and other elements. Learn about the eleven parts of optics.
The Varieties of Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of optics. Considering the best type of rifle optic is based on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
Info on First Focal Plane Glass
Focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle in front of the magnification lens. These kinds of scopes are helpful for:
- Quick acquisition, far away types of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where computations are minor
- Experienced shooters who understand their target “hold over” and also “lead” relationships for their rifles
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and occupies more visual sight area than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Optic Details
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) feature the reticle behind the magnification lens. This triggers the reticle to remain at the exact same size relative to the amount of zoom being used. The effect is that the reticle dimensions adapt based upon the magnification applied to shoot over longer ranges considering the markings present distinct increments which can vary with the magnification level. In the FFP example with the SFP optic, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick. These types of glass are convenient for:
- Long distance kinds of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most shots take place within much shorter distances and ranges
- Shooters who want a clearer optic picture with less space used up by the bigger FFP reticle
Zoom for Rifle Optics
The amount of scope magnification you need on your scope depends on the sort of shooting you desire to do. Practically every type of rifle scope supplies some amount of zoom. The volume of zoom a scope delivers is identified by the dimension, density, and curves of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The magnification of the optic is the “power” of the glass. This denotes what the shooter is aiming at through the scope is amplified times the power element of what can generally be seen by human eyes.
Fixed Single Power Lens Optic Facts
A single power rifle scope uses a zoom number designator like 4×32. This indicates the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this kind of scope can not change because it is a set power scope.
Variable Power Lens Scope Facts
Variable power rifle scopes can be tweaked between magnified levels. The power adjustment is handled by using the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power Level and Range Correlation of Rifle Glass
Here are some recommended scope powers and the ranges where they could be successfully used. Consider that higher magnification scopes and optics will not be as efficient as lower powered scopes since increased magnification can be a negative thing in certain situations. The exact same idea applies to longer ranges where the shooter needs to have increased power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle.
About Lens Covering
All current rifle optic lenses are layered. Lens coating can be an important aspect of a rifle system when looking into high end rifle optics and scope systems.
HD Versus ED Lens Coatings
Some scope brands likewise use “HD” or high-definition lens coatings which use various processes, chemicals, components, and polarizations to draw out different colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope producers use “HD” to refer to “ED” indicating extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Finishing Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can also have various coverings used to them. All lenses typically have at least some type of treatment or finishing used to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
Single coated lenses have a treatment applied to them which is normally a protective and improving multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can safeguard the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less advantageous things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single coated lens depends upon the scope designer and just how much you spent for it. Both are indicators of the lens quality.
Some scope makers likewise make it a point to define if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. This indicates the lens has multiple treatments applied to the surfaces of the glass. If a lens gets numerous treatments, it can establish that a company is taking multiple steps to combat various natural aspects like an anti-glare coating, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finish, followed by a hydrophilic finish. This additionally doesn’t necessarily suggest the multi-coated lens will perform much better than a single layered lens. Being “better” hinges on the maker’s lens treatment solutions and the quality of components used in developing the rifle scope.
Hydrophobic Coating for Rifle Glass
Water on a lens doesn’t help with maintaining a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Lots of top of the line and high-end optic makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finishing.
Options for Installing Rifle Optics on Firearms
Mounting solutions for scopes can be found in a couple of options. There are the basic scope rings which are separately installed to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various types of mounts also typically come in quick release versions which use manual levers which allow rifle operators to rapidly install and dismount the glass.
Glass Mounts with Hex Key Rings
Normal, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop style Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use two separate rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which is developed for long distance precision shooting. This type of scope install is great for rifles which require a durable, sound mount which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abused.
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Optic Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly attach and remove a scope from a rifle before reattaching it to a different rifle. Multiple scopes can also be switched out if they all use a similar design mount. These types of mounts come in handy for long guns which are transported a lot, to swap out the optic from the rifle for protection, or for optics which are used between numerous rifles.
Sealing and Gas Purging for Rifle Optic Tubes
Wetness inside your rifle optic can ruin a day of shooting and your expensive optic by triggering fogging and creating residue inside of the scope tube. Most scopes prevent moisture from entering the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Info on Scope Tube Gas Purging
Another component of avoiding the buildup of wetness within the rifle optic tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this area is already occupied by the gas, the scope is less influenced by temperature changes and pressure differences from the external environment which could 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.
