Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Sig Sauer SOT63114 Tango6 Riflescope, 3-18X44mm, 34mm, Ffp, Black
Designed for today’s common MSR/AR and bolt action platforms, the Tango6 3 ” 18×44 mm riflescope is the ideal solution for mid-range / long-range tactical engagements and hunting. Offered in first (FFP) focal plane with multiple, illuminated reticle options. The Tango6 is complete with low-light performance, innovative LockDown Zero System turrets with zero stop and reset and an intuitive rotation counter for extreme long range shooting. Includes one FREE SBT (SIG Ballistic Turret) custom lasered elevation dial calibrated to your unique ballistics and environmental conditions. Dependable waterproof (IPX-7 rated for complete immersion up to 1 meter) and fog-proof performance.
Rifle Scope Product Features
Offered in first (FFP) focal plane with multiple, illuminated reticle options
HDX optics extra-low dispersion glass (ED)combined with high transmittance glass provide industry-leading light transmission and optical clarity
LevelPlex Digital Anti-Cant System utilizes an integrated digital level with user selectable reticle cant detection at +/-0. 5° or +/-1. 0° sensitivity
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 Manufacturer
Sig Sauer is a premium maker for long gun scopes, optics, mounts, and other accessories used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They innovate and supply their scopes, mounts, and related products using building materials which are long lasting and durable. This includes the Sig Sauer SOT63114 Tango6 Riflescope, 3-18X44mm, 34mm, Ffp, Black by Sig Sauer. For additional shooting items, visit their site.
What You Need to Know About Scopes
Rifle scopes permit you to exactly aim a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target over a distance. They do this through zoom using a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adjusted for consideration of various natural factors like wind and elevation increases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to understand exactly where the bullet will hit based on the sight picture you are seeing via the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended target. A lot of contemporary rifle optics have about 11 parts which are located inside and outside of the scope. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, adjustment dials or turrets, focus rings, and other elements. Learn about the eleven parts of scopes.
Rifle Glass Types
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. The style of focal plane an optic has establishes where the reticle or crosshair is located in regard to the optic’s magnification. It actually indicates the reticle is located behind or in front of the magnifying lens of the optic. Selecting the most suitable sort of rifle optic is based upon what type of hunting or shooting you anticipate undertaking.
About First Focal Plane Glass
Focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle in front of the zoom lens. These kinds of scopes are useful for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance types of shooting
- Shooting situations where calculations are marginal
- Experienced shooters who understand their aim point “hold over” and “lead” ratios for their long guns
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is bigger and uses up more visual eyesight area than a SFP reticle
About Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the zoom lens. This causes the reticle to stay at the same dimensions in relation to the level of zoom being used. The effect is that the reticle dimensions evolve based upon the zoom employed to shoot over greater ranges because the reticle markings represent distinct increments which vary with the zoom. In the FFP example with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These styles of optics are handy for:
- Far away styles of shooting where shooters have more time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most of the shots take place within much shorter proximities and ranges
- Shooters who like a clearer optic sight picture without room used up by the larger sized FFP reticle
Ins and Outs of Glass Zoom
The amount of zoom a scope offers is determined by the size, thickness, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The magnification of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Single Power Lens Rifle Glass Details
A single power rifle scope or optic comes with a zoom number designator like 4×32. This implies the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this kind of optic can not fluctuate given that it is fixed.
About Adjustable Power Lens Rifle Glass
Variable power rifle scopes have adjustable power. These types of scopes will list the magnification level in a format such as 2-10×32. These numbers mean the magnification of the scope can be adjusted between 2x and 10x power. This additionally includes the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power shift is achieved by operating the power ring component of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell piece.
Power and Range
Here are some advised scope power levels and the ranges where they could be successfully used. Consider that high magnification optics will not be as practical as lower magnification level scopes due to the fact that increased magnification can be a negative thing in certain situations. The very same idea applies to extended ranges where the shooter needs adequate power to see where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Rifle Glass Lens Coating
All cutting-edge rifle glass lenses are covered. Lens finishing can be a crucial aspect of a rifle when buying high end rifle optics and scope equipment.
About Rifle Scope Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope brands also use “HD” or high-definition lens coverings which use various methods, aspects, polarizations, and chemicals to draw out separate colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Glass Lens Covering Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can likewise have different coverings used to them. All lenses typically have at least some type of treatment or finish applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can offer protection to the lens from scratches while decreasing glare and other less helpful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single covered lens depends on the scope manufacturer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope producers also make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. This suggests the lens has numerous treatments applied to the surfaces of the glass. If a lens receives several treatments, it can prove that a company is taking several steps to combat different natural elements like an anti-glare finish, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finish, followed by a hydrophilic finishing. This also does not necessarily suggest the multi-coated lens will perform much better than a single layered lens. Being “better” depends upon the manufacturer’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of materials used in building the rifle optic.
Anti-water Lens Coating
Water on a lens does not assist with keeping a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Numerous top of the line and military grade optic makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finish.
Options for Mounting Scopes on Firearms
Mounting options for scopes are available in a couple of options. There are the basic scope rings which are individually installed to the scope and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These different kinds of mounts also usually come in quick release variations which use manual levers which enable rifle shooters to rapidly install and dismount the scopes.
Rifle Scope Mounting Solutions with Hex Key Rings
Normal, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop design Picatinny scope installation rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use a couple of separate rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are designed for long range precision shooting. This type of scope install is excellent for rifles which need a long lasting, rock solid mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes.
Optic Mounts with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly detach a scope and connect it to a different rifle. Numerous scopes can also be switched out if they all use a compatible style mount. These types of mounts come in handy for long guns which are transferred a lot, to swap out the optic from the rifle for protecting the scope, or for optics which are used in between numerous rifles or are situationally focused.
Sealing and Gas Purging for Scope Tubes
Moisture inside your rifle optic can mess up a day of shooting and your pricey optic by causing fogging and creating residue inside of the scope tube. Many scopes avoid moisture from getting in the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Glass Gas Purging
Another part of preventing the buildup of wetness within the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Since this area is currently taken up by the gas, the scope is less affected by condition changes and pressure distinctions from the outside environment which could possibly allow water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the void which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to look for.
