Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Sig Sauer SOT46113 Tango4 Riflescope, 6-24X50mm, 30mm, Ffp
Sig Sauer SOT46113 Tango4 Riflescope, 6-24X50mm, 30mm, Ffp
Rifle Scope Product Features
4x times optical zoom with illumination in a 30mm one-piece maintube
Low dispersion (LD) glass provides industry leading optical clarity for any situation
Offered in first focal plane (FFP) with multiple, illuminated reticle options
Motac (Motion Activated Illumination System) that powers up when it senses motion and powers down when it does not
Dependable waterproof (IPX-7 rated for complete immersion up to 1 meter) and fog-proof performance
About the Sig Sauer Scope Maker
Sig Sauer is a premium company for weapon scopes, optics, mounts, and other accessories used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They create and make their mounts, scopes, and related products by choosing building materials which are long lasting and durable. This includes the Sig Sauer SOT46113 Tango4 Riflescope, 6-24X50mm, 30mm, Ffp by Sig Sauer. For additional shooting products, visit their website.
Facts About Glass
Rifle scopes permit you to precisely align a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through zoom by employing a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s positioning can be dialed in for the consideration of various natural things like wind speed and elevation to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help the shooter understand exactly where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are seeing via the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. Most contemporary rifle scopes have about 11 parts which are located within and on the exterior of the scope body. These parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, modification turrets, objective focus rings, and other components. See all eleven parts of a rifle optical system.
About Rifle Glass Types
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” kind of scopes. The form of focal plane an optic has determines where the reticle or crosshair lies in regard to the scopes magnifying adjustments. It actually means the reticle is situated behind or ahead of the magnifying lens of the optic. Deciding upon the most suitable style of rifle glass is dependent on what style of hunting or shooting you plan on doing.
Info About First Focal Plane Scopes
Focal plane scopes (FFP) come with the reticle in front of the magnifying lens. This triggers the reticle to increase in size based upon the level of zoom being used. The benefit is that the reticle measurements are the same at the magnified range as they are at the non magnified distance. For example, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards with no “zoom” is still the exact same tick at 100 yards with 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes are practical for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance types of shooting
- Shooting circumstances where estimations are low
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their aim point “hold over” as well as “lead” ratios for their long guns
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is enlarged and occupies more visual eyesight space than a SFP reticle
Info on Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane scopes (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 measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick measurement.
- Long distance forms of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most shots occur within shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who want a clearer optic picture without room taken up by the bigger FFP reticle
Glass Zoom
The amount of magnification a scope provides is figured out 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 Rifle Glass
A single power rifle scope or optic comes with a magnification number designator like 4×32. This indicates the magnification power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this type of scope can not change because it is set from the factory.
Variable Power Lens Rifle Scope Facts
Variable power rifle scopes can be adjusted between magnification power levels. These types of scopes will note the zoom degree in a format such as 2-10×32. These numbers indicate the magnification of the scope could be adjusted in between 2x and 10x power. This also involves the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power modification is achieved by working with the power ring component of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range Correlation of Rifle Scopes
Here are some advised scope power levels and the distances where they may be effectively used. Bear in mind that high magnification glass will not be as effective as lower magnification level glass because increased magnification can be a detractor. The same relates to longer distances where the shooter needs enough power to see where to properly aim the rifle at the target.
Info on Lens Finishing
All modern rifle scope lenses are coated. There are different types and qualities of coverings. When thinking about high end rifle optics and scope systems, Lens finish can be a critical aspect of a rifle. The glass lenses are one of the most vital components of the optic given that they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the target. The finishing on the lenses protects the lens exterior and also improves anti glare capabilities from excess sunshine and color presence.
ED Versus HD Glass
Some scope producers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishes which use various techniques, aspects, chemicals, and polarizations to draw out various colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” to signify the lens has extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Optic Lens Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Different scope lenses can even have different coatings applied to them. All lenses typically have at least some kind of treatment or coating applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic. Since the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass, they require performance enhancing coatings. It becomes part of the carefully tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that it will be optimally usable in numerous types of environments, degrees of light (full VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while reducing 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 on the scope manufacturer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope manufacturers similarly make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are coated or “multi” covered. Being “better” depends on the maker’s lens treatment technology and the quality of materials used in constructing the rifle scope.
Anti-water Lens Coating
Water on a scope lens does not improve keeping a clear sight picture through a scope in any way. Many top of the line or high-end scope manufacturers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finishing. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a fine example of this sort of treatment. It provides protection for the surface area of the Steiner scope lens so the water molecules can not bind to it or create surface tension. The outcome is that the water beads roll off of the scope to maintain a clear, water free sight picture.
Alternatives for Installing Rifle Glass on Firearms
Installing approaches for scopes are available in a couple of options. There are the basic scope rings which are separately mounted to the scope and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These different kinds of mounts also usually come in quick release versions which use manual levers which allow rifle operators to rapidly install and dismount the optics.
Hex Key Rifle Glass Ring Mounting Solutions
Normal, clamp style 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 different rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are created for long range precision shooting. This type of scope mount is great for rifles which need a long lasting, sound mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abused.
Quick-Release Cantilever Glass Rings
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 also be switched out if they all use a compatible design mount. These types of mounts are handy for rifles which are carried a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protection, or for scopes which are used between numerous rifles.
Sealing and Gas Purging for Optic Tubes
Wetness inside your rifle scope can destroy a day of shooting and your expensive optic by bringing about fogging and developing residue inside of the scope tube. The majority of scopes avoid wetness from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Gas Purged Optic Tubes
Another element of preventing the accumulation of wetness inside of the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this space is currently taken up by the gas, the optic is less influenced by condition alterations and pressure variations from the outdoor environment which could possibly permit 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 seek out.
