Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Vector Optics Continental 4-24x50mm, 30mm Tube, 1/10 MIL Second Focal Plane (SFP) Riflescope
Specifications:
Magnification: 4-24x
Objective Lens Dia.:50mm
Tube Dia.:30mm
Adjustment Click Value: 1/10 MIL
Reticle: Etched glass VCT-20
Illumination: 6 gear
Field of View: 31.1-5.2 Feet @ 100 yards
Field of View: 10.4-1.7 Meter @ 100 meters
Eye Relief: 100mm (4.0 inch)
Exit Pupil: 9.5-2.1mm
Parallax Setting: 100 yards
Side Focus:10 Yds to infinite
Elevation Range: >20 MIL
Windage Range: >20 MIL
Lens Coating: Fully multicoated
Length: 370mm (14.6 inch)
Weight: 670g (23.6 ounce)
Finish: Matte
Battery: CR2032(EXCLUDED)
Features:
Lifetime Warranty; The Continental 2-24×50 is One of Vector Optics Top Line Scopes Which Can Compete Worldwide Famous Brand Optics
30mm Tube with Fully Multi-coated Lens Increase Light Commission up to 90% for Low-Light Conditions;
Fast-focus Eyepiece for quick and easy reticle focusing
O-ring Sealed and Nitrogen Purged Ensure Waterproof at 1m and Fog Proof performance; Shockproof to 750g
Turret Lock Feature: Press Down to Lock Without Click Movement
Focus mark: 10,15, 20, 30, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 500 and infinite
Two 30mm Scope Mount Rings Can Be Easily Mounted Onto Any 20mm Picatinny or Weaver Mount Rails
Package Includes:
– 1 x 4-24×50 Riflescope
– 2 x 30mm Mount Rings
– 1 x Allen Wrench
– 1 x Lens Cover
– 1 x Instruction
– 1 x Cleaning cloth
Note: We offer 5 YEARS WARRANTY. Please feel free to contact us if you have any interests or product issues, we are available 24/7 online.
Rifle Scope Product Features
Lifetime Warranty; The Continental 4-24×50 is One of Vector Optics Top Line Scopes Which Can Compete Worldwide Famous Brand Optics
30mm Tube with Fully Multi-coated Lens Increase Light Commissionup to 90% for Low-Light Conditions; Fast-focus Eyepiece for quick and easy reticle focusing
O-ring Sealed and Nitrogen Purged Ensure Waterproof at 1m and Fog Proof performance; Shockproof to 750g
Turret Lock Feature: Press Down to Lock Without Click Movement
Two 30mm Scope Mount Rings Can Be Easily Mounted Onto Any 20mm Picatinny or Weaver Mount Rails
About the Vector Optics Scope Maker
Vector Optics is a premium producer for weapon scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other components used for guns like rifles and long guns. They design and supply their mounts, scopes, and related products working with building materials which are resilient and long lasting. This includes the Vector Optics Continental 4-24x50mm, 30mm Tube, 1/10 MIL Second Focal Plane (SFP) Riflescope by Vector Optics. For more shooting goods, visit their website.
Rifle Optic Information
Rifle scopes enable you to precisely align a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target over a distance. They do this through magnification by employing a series of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adapted to take into account many ecological elements like wind speed and elevation to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help shooters understand exactly where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are seeing with the scope as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. Most modern rifle scopes have about 11 parts which are found inside and outside of the scope. These optic pieces consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, adjustment turrets, focus rings, and other elements. Learn about the eleven parts of optics.
About Glass Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Finding the optimal type of rifle glass is based around what type of shooting you plan to do.
First Focal Plane Optics
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 circumstances where estimations are marginal
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their target “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 area than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Optic Info
Second focal plane glass (SFP) feature the reticle behind the magnifying lens. This triggers the reticle to stay at the very same scale relative to the amount of magnification being used. The final result is that the reticle dimensions shift based upon the magnification applied to shoot over longer distances considering the markings represent distinct increments which fluctuate with the zoom. In the FFP example with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick. These kinds of scopes are handy for:
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most shots happen within shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who like a clearer optic picture without room used up by the larger size FFP reticle
Ins and Outs of Rifle Scope Zoom
The quantity 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.
Fixed Single Power Lens Rifle Scope Details
A single power rifle scope comes with a zoom number designator like 4×32. This suggests the magnification power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this kind of optic can not fluctuate given that it is a fixed power optic.
Variable Power Lens Glass Info
Variable power rifle scopes use variable power levels. The power modification is achieved using the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range Correlation of Optics
Here are some recommended scope power levels and the distances where they can be efficiently used. Keep in mind that high magnification glass will not be as effective as lower powered optics because excessive magnification can be a negative thing in certain situations. The same relates to extended distances where the shooter needs sufficient power to see precisely where to properly aim the rifle at the target.
Rifle Optic Lens Coating
All modern-day rifle scope lenses are layered. Lens finish can be an essential aspect of a rifle system when buying high end rifle optics and scope equipment.
Details on Optic Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope makers likewise use “HD” or high-definition lens finishes which use various methods, polarizations, aspects, and chemicals to draw out separate colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope producers use “HD” to refer to “ED” indicating extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Coating Versus Multi-Coating for Optics
Different scope lenses can also have different finishes applied to them. All lenses normally have at least some type of treatment or coating applied to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. Because the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass, they require performance enhancing coatings. It is part of the finely tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that it will be efficiently usable in many types of environments, degrees of sunshine (full light VS shade), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can offer protection to the lens from scratches while lowering glare and other less helpful 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 likewise make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. This suggests the lens has numerous treatments applied to them. If a lens receives numerous treatments, it can show that a company is taking several actions to combat various natural elements like an anti-glare covering, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finish, followed by a hydrophilic covering. This additionally doesn’t necessarily indicate the multi-coated lens will perform better than a single coated lens. Being “much better” hinges on the producer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of products used in building the rifle glass.
Details on Hydrophobic Covering
Water on a scope’s lens doesn’t improve preserving a clear sight picture through an optic at all. Many top of the line or high-end optic makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finishing. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a good example of this kind of treatment. It provides protection for the surface area of the Steiner scope lens so the H2O molecules can not bind to it or produce surface tension. The result is that the water beads roll off of the scope to maintain a clear, water free sight picture.
Rifle Optic Installing Options
Installing approaches for scopes come in a few options. There are the basic scope rings which are separately mounted to the scope and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also generally come in quick release variations which use toss levers which permit rifle operators to quickly mount and dismount the optics.
Hex Key Rifle Scope Ring Mounts
Basic, clamp type mounting scope rings use hex head screws to install to the flattop design Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use double separate rings to support the scope, and are normally constructed from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are developed for long distance accuracy shooting. This kind of scope mount is very good for rifle systems which are in need of a durable, hard use mount which will not change despite just how much the scope is moved about or abuse the rifle takes. These are the design of mounts you want for a faithful optics system on a long distance scouting or hard target interdiction long gun that will hardly ever need to be modified or recalibrated. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can also be used on screws to prevent the hex screw threads from wiggling out after they are mounted tightly in position. An example of these mounting rings are the 30mm style from the Vortex Optics company. The set generally costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Optic Ring Mounts
These kinds of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly connect and remove a scope from a rifle. If they all use a similar style mount, a number of scopes can often be switched out. The quick detach design is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers connect solidly to a flat top type Picatinny rail. This permits the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while retaining accuracy. These kinds of mounts are useful and convenient for rifles which are moved around a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protection, or for aiming systems which are utilized in between multiple rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount designed by Vortex Optics. It normally costs around $250 USD
Info Around Scope Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Wetness inside your rifle scope can destroy a day of shooting and your pricey optic by triggering fogging and creating residue inside of the scope tube. Most scopes avoid moisture from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Gas Purged Scope Tubes
Another part of preventing the buildup of wetness within the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Given that this space is already occupied by the gas, the scope is less influenced by condition shifts and pressure differences from the outside environment which may possibly enable water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to look for.
