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Rifle Scope Product Details
Styrka S5 Series 4.5-14×44 BDC Riflescope, Black, ST-93042-Aircraft Grade Aluminum 1″ Tube, Waterproof, Fully Multi-Coated Optics for Max Brightness, Optimal Color-Hunting Rifle Scope – Styrka Strong
Style:4.5-14×44 BDC
A riflescope proves its worth when it performs in the field. STYRKA S5 Series Riflescopes are designed for in-the-field performance and to provide bright, high-contrast images with outstanding clarity and resolution. And, they’re constructed of one-piece, 1″ aircraft-grade aluminum for structural integrity and durability. Like every STYRKA product, STYRKA S5 Series Riflescopes provide you with numerous important features designed to enhance not only what you see through the scope, but also your hunting experience. In short, we build a riflescope that will give you a lifetime of performance and one that you’ll be proud to own. We think that’s what matters most. The 4.5-14×44 with the SH-BDC reticle is ideal for those who want high magnification, additional light gathering and the ability to adjust for parallax. All covered by the best warranty in the optics industry. We call it STYRKA Pride. It’s the warranty to beat all warranties. It’s simple, direct and all about you, our customer. We want you to know, before you buy a STYRKA product, that we are committed to – and invested in – making sure you have a wonderful and world-class experience. At STYRKA, we strive to make sure your experience in the field is a great one. And we stand behind our products to do just that. That’s why the STYRKA Pride Warranty is so simple. In the event of damage or malfunction, we will repair or replace your STYRKA product free of charge. No questions asked. No registration required. No receipt needed. No matter who bought it. The only caveat The warranty doesn’t cover theft, loss or intentional damage. It gets better. Send us your STYRKA product and we’ll clean and tune it up once per year. Regular maintenance helps keep your STYRKA performing like the day you bought it. Again, it’s all about the experience, and we want yours with STYRKA to be the best.
Rifle Scope Product Features
All lens surfaces are coated multiple times utilizing our proprietary SXL anti-reflective coatings for maximum brightness and optimal color, sharpness and image contrast
Blackened lens edges block stray light for reduced reflection and glare, enhancing image contrast
Rugged erector tube system is precision machined from premium brass to maintain critical accuracy and point-of-impact in extreme hunting situations
1″ 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum one-piece tube construction that is strong and durable
Waterproof and nitrogen purged to prevent internal fogging
4.5-14×44 Riflescope
Designed to provide a lifetime of outstanding performance in all conditions. The S5 4.5-14×44 is for hunters who want a BDC reticle with high magnification, additional light gathering capability and the ability to adjust for parallax.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
STYRKA Optics
Introducing STYRKA, a line of optics dedicated to providing hunters with outstanding products. We think it’s time for a hunting optics company to really stand behind their product. To make a commitment of excellence to you, the customer.
SXL Fully Multi-Coated Optics
All lens surfaces are coated multiple times utilizing our proprietary SXL anti-reflective coatings for maximum brightness and optimal color, sharpness and image contrast.
BDC Reticle and Ballistic Calculator
The Styrka Ballistic Calculator/smartphone app was designed specifically for hunting and for use with the Styrka BDC reticle. Simply enter information for your rifle and ammunition to get the exact holdovers for your rifle and ammo combination.
1-Inch 6061-T6 Aluminum Tube
One-piece aircraft grade aluminum tube construction that is strong, durable and lightweight.
Rugged Erecting Lens Tube Assembly
Precision machined from premium brass to maintain critical accuracy and point of impact in extreme hunting conditions.
Side Focus Adjustment
Allows you to make quick parallax adjustments while maintaining your shooting position.
Waterproof and Fogproof
Fully sealed housing filled with dry nitrogen gas for performance in all conditions; submersion tested for 30 minutes in 1 meter (3.3 feet) of water.
Model Number ST-93010 ST-93030 / ST-93031 ST-93032 ST-93040 ST-93041 ST-93042
Magnification 1.75-5x 3-9x 3-9x 4.5-14x 4.5-14x 4.5-14x
Objective Lens Diameter 32mm 40mm 40mm 44mm 44mm 44mm
Reticle Plex Plex BDC Plex Mil Dot BDC
Field of View (degrees) 9.3° ” 3.2° 6.9° ” 2.3° 6.5° ” 2.1° 4.46° ” 1.43° 4.46° ” 1.43° 4.46° ” 1.43°
Field of View (feet @ 100yds) 48.8 ” 16.8ft 36.2 ” 12.1ft 34.2 ” 11.3ft 23.4 ” 7.5ft 23.4 ” 7.5ft 23.4 ” 7.5ft
Tube Diameter 1 inch 1 inch 1 inch 1 inch 1 inch 1 inch
Parallax Adjustment No No / Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Parallax Setting 100yds 100yds / 10yds ” 10yds ” 20yds ” 20yds ” 20yds ”
Exit Pupil 15.7 ” 6.0mm 13.3 ” 4.4mm 13.3 ” 4.4mm 9.2 ” 3.1mm 9.2 ” 3.1mm 9.2 ” 3.1mm
Eye Relief 4.21in 3.0 ” 3.46in 3.6in 3.46in 3.46in 3.46in
Adjustment Gradations (clicks) MOA MOA MOA MOA MOA MOA
Elevation Adjustment Range 60 MOA 60 MOA 60 MOA 50 MOA 50 MOA 50 MOA
Windage Adjustment Range 60 MOA 60 MOA 60 MOA 50 MOA 50 MOA 50 MOA
Lens Coatings SXL Fully Multi-Coated SXL Fully Multi-Coated SXL Fully Multi-Coated SXL Fully Multi-Coated SXL Fully Multi-Coated SXL Fully Multi-Coated
Waterproof Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fogproof Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Weight 15.7 oz 17.7 oz / 18.5 oz 17.9 oz 19.2 oz 19.2 oz 19.2 oz
Focal Plane Second Second Second Second Second Second
About the Styrka Manufacturer
Styrka is a premium producer for rifle scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They style and supply their products by making the most of building materials which are long lasting and resilient. This includes the Styrka S5 Series 4.5-14×44 BDC Riflescope, Black, ST-93042-Aircraft Grade Aluminum 1″ Tube, Waterproof, Fully Multi-Coated Optics for Max Brightness, Optimal Color-Hunting Rifle Scope – Styrka Strong by Styrka. For additional shooting products, visit their website.
Rifle Scope Facts
Rifle scopes enable you to specifically aim a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They do this through magnifying the target by employing a series of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s alignment can be dialed in for the consideration of separate ecological elements like wind and elevation increases 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 scope as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. Most contemporary rifle scopes and optics have around eleven parts which are arranged internally and externally on the scope body. These scope parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage and elevation turrets or dials, objective focus rings, and other parts. See all eleven parts of scopes.
About Glass Varieties
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Selecting the optimal type of rifle glass is based around what type of shooting you plan on doing.
First Focal Plane Glass Facts
Focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle in front of the zoom lens. These types of scopes are helpful for:
- Quick acquisition, far away types of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where estimations are minimal
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their target “hold over” and also “lead” ratios for their long gun
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and occupies more visual sight space than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Glass Info
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) feature the reticle to the rear of the magnification 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.
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have extra time to make ballistic calculations
- Shooting where most of the shots happen within much shorter distances and ranges
- Shooters who choose a clearer optic sight picture without area taken up by the bigger FFP reticle
Zoom for Optics
The amount of magnification a scope supplies is figured out by the diameter, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The magnification of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Info on Fixed Single Power Lens Glass
A single power rifle scope uses 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 zoom of this kind of scope can not fluctuate given that it is set from the factory.
Adjustable Power Lens Optic Facts
Variable power rifle scopes can be changed between magnification increments. It will list the zoom level in a configuration such as 2-10×32. These numbers mean the zoom of the scope can be changed in between 2x and 10x power. This additionally incorporates the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power adaptation is achieved using the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell piece.
The Power Level and Range of Rifle Optics
Here are some advised scope power levels and the distances where they may be efficiently used. High power scopes will not be as efficient as lower magnification level scopes due to the fact that too much zoom can be a bad thing. The very same idea goes for extended ranges where the shooter needs increased power to see where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Lens Finishing for Glass
All modern-day rifle scope and optic lenses are coated. There are various types and qualities of coverings. Lens finish can be a crucial aspect of a rifle’s setup when considering high end rifle optics and targeting equipment. The glass lenses are among the most critical components of the scope due to the fact that they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the target. The finishing on the lenses protects the lens exterior and assists with anti glare from excess sunshine and color visibility.
Info on Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope producers even use “HD” or high-definition glass finishings which take advantage of different processes, elements, polarizations, and chemical applications to enhance different colors and viewable target definition through lenses. This HD finishing is normally used with more costly, high density lens glass which brings down light’s capability to refract through the lens glass. Some scope brands use “HD” to describe “ED” indicating extra-low dispersion glass. ED deals with how certain colors are presented on the chromatic spectrum and the chromatic aberration which is also called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration may be obvious over objects with defined outlines as light hits the item from various angles.
Single Rifle Scope Lens Coating Versus Multi-Coating
Various scope lenses can even have different finishings applied to them. All lenses typically have at least some type of treatment or covering applied to them before being used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. This is due to the fact that the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass. It is part of the finely tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that the lens will be optimally usable in numerous types of environments, degrees of sunshine (full light VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can offer protection to the lens from scratches while decreasing glare and other less advantageous things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single layered lens depends on the scope maker and how much you paid for it.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. Being “better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of products used in building the rifle scope.
Anti-water Lens Coverings
Water on a lens doesn’t help with keeping a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Many top of the line and high-end scope companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic anti-water finishing.
Alternatives for Mounting Rifle Optics on Long Guns
Mounting solutions for scopes are available in a few choices. There are the standard scope rings which are individually mounted to the optic and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These different types of mounts also typically come in quick release variations which use toss levers which allow rifle operators to quickly install and dismount the scopes.
Hex Key Optic Rings
Standard, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop design 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 designed for long range accuracy shooting. This type of scope install is fine for rifles which require a resilient, rock solid mount which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abused.
Rifle Optic Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly attach and detach a scope from a rifle before reattaching it to a different rifle. Several scopes can also be swapped out if they all use a compatible style mount. These types of mounts are convenient for rifles which are carried a lot, to swap out the optic from the rifle for protecting the scope, or for scopes which are used between multiple rifles or are situationally focused.
Rifle Glass Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Wetness inside your rifle optic can spoil a day of shooting and your expensive optic by triggering fogging and creating residue within the scope’s tube. The majority of optics protect against moisture from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof. Normally, these water resistant scopes can be submerged under 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can force moisture past the O-rings. This should be sufficient moisture avoidance for conventional use rifles, unless you anticipate taking your rifle sailing and are concerned about the scope still functioning if it goes overboard and you can still rescue the rifle.
Gas Purged Glass Tubes
Another component of preventing the accumulation of moisture within the rifle scope’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Given that this area is currently occupied by the gas, the scope is less affected by temperature level alterations and pressure differences from the outside environment which might potentially allow water vapor to seep in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to seek out.
