Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Vector Optics Forester 1-5x24mm Second Focal Plane (SFP) Genii 1/2 MOA, 30 mm Tube, Red Illuminated Hunting Riflescope
Specifications
Magnification: 1-5x
Objective Lens Dia: 24mm
Tube Dia.: 30mm
Ocular Lens Dia: 33mm
Ocular Lens Length: 80mm
Reticle: Etched glass VFD-2
Exit Pupil: 24mm @1x/ 4.8mm @5x
Field of View: 73.3 feet @ 100 yards(1x),19.9feet @ 100 yards(5x)
Eye Relief: 115-95mm (4.5-3.7″)
Click Value: 1/2 MOA
Elevation Range: 60 MOA
Windage Range: 60 MOA
Parallax Setting: 100 yards
Illumination: 11 levels red
Battery: CR2032(EXCLUDED)
Length: 260mm(10.2 inch)
Weight: 425g(15oz)
Optics Coating: Fully-multi coated
Featured Description
5 years warranty
Number of Lens: 12 pcs
Two Eyes Open at 1x Power
Nitrogen filled for waterproof, fogproof and shockproof performance.Shock tested to 750g, water resistant.
Adjust plate is NOT fixed, after zero the scope you can turn the plate to zero.
High quality 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum.
Designed for close and mi-range shooting
Diopter compensation from fast-focus eyepiece (+2 to -2)
Length of middle turret part: 36mm (1.4 inch)
Distance between middle turret parts to power ring: 48mm (1.8 inch)
Package List:
– 1 x 1-5x24mm SFP Riflescope
– 2 x 30mm weaver mount ring (default) or dovetail mount ring (on request only)
– 2 x lens cap
– 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
5 years warranty.
Optics hold zero.Super Bright Clear with Edgeless Image.
30mm Monotube. 4 Inch Long Eye Relief. 1/2 MOA windage and elevation adjustments for fine-tuning accuracy.
Return to zero adjustment plate is NOT fixed, after zero the scope you can turn the plate to zero.
Completely sealed and nitrogen filled for waterproof, fogproof and shockproof performance. Shock tested to 750g, water resistant.
About the Vector Optics Manufacturer
Vector Optics is a premium maker for long gun scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They create and manufacture their mounts, scopes, and related products by choosing elements which are resilient and long lasting. This includes the Vector Optics Forester 1-5x24mm Second Focal Plane (SFP) Genii 1/2 MOA, 30 mm Tube, Red Illuminated Hunting Riflescope by Vector Optics. For additional shooting products, visit their site.
Facts About Glass
Rifle scopes enable you to precisely aim a rifle at various targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They do this through magnification by using a series of lenses within the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adjusted to take into account different natural elements like wind and elevation decreases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to understand exactly where the bullet will land based upon the sight picture you are viewing through the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. A lot of modern-day rifle scopes have about 11 parts which are located inside and outside of the scope body. These scope parts include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage turrets, objective focus rings, and other parts. Learn about the eleven parts of scopes.
About Glass Types
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. The type of focal plane a scope has decides where the reticle or crosshair is located relative to the optic’s zoom. It literally implies the reticle is behind or in front of the magnification lens of the optic. Deciding upon the best sort of rifle optic is based upon what form of shooting you anticipate undertaking.
About First Focal Plane Scopes
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the magnification lens. These types of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, far away types of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where computations are minor
- Experienced shooters who understand their target “hold over” plus “lead” relationships for their weapon
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is bigger and uses up more visual eyesight space than a SFP reticle
Info on Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) come with the reticle to the rear of the magnifying lens. This induces the reticle to remain at the very same dimensions in connection with the level of magnification being used. The end result is that the reticle dimensions adjust based on the magnification employed to shoot over lengthier distances since the markings present various increments which change with the magnification level. In the FFP illustration with the SFP optic, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick reticle measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These sorts of optics work for:
- Far away forms of shooting where shooters have more time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most shots take place within shorter distances and ranges
- Shooters who want a clearer optic picture without area used up by the larger size FFP reticle
About Glass Magnification
The amount of magnification a scope provides is identified by the size, thickness, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
About Single Power Lens Rifle Scopes
A single power rifle optic uses a magnification 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 scope can not fluctuate given that it is set from the factory.
About Adjustable Power Lens Rifle Glass
Variable power rifle scopes can be tweaked between magnified settings. The power change is performed using the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
Power and Range
Here are some advised scope powers and the distances where they could be efficiently used. Bear in mind that higher magnification glass will not be as practical as lower powered glass because too much zoom can be a bad thing. The same idea applies to extended distances where the shooter needs to have increased power to see where to properly aim the rifle at the target.
Info on Glass Lens Covering
All contemporary rifle scope and optic lenses are covered in special coatings. There are various types and qualities of glass finishes. Lens coating is an essential aspect of a rifle when contemplating high end rifle optics and scope equipment. The lenses are one of the most significant parts of the glass given that they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The covering on the lenses protects the lens surface as well as assists with anti glare from refracted sunshine and color perception.
Details on Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope producers also use “HD” or high-definition lens coatings which use various processes, chemicals, aspects, and polarizations to draw out separate colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” meaning extra-low dispersion glass.
Glass Lens Single Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can even have different finishings applied to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or covering applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. This is since the lens isn’t just a raw piece of glass. It is part of the carefully tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that it will be optimally usable in lots of kinds of environments, degrees of sunshine (full light VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
Single layered lenses have a treatment applied to them which is normally a protective and enhancing multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can shield the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less useful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single coated lens depends upon the scope producer and how much you spent on it. The scope’s maker and cost are indications of the lens quality.
Some scope makers similarly make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” coated. Being “better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of materials used in constructing the rifle scope.
Hydrophobic Lens Coverings
Water on a lens doesn’t support keeping a clear sight picture through a scope whatsoever. Many top of the line or high-end optic manufacturers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finishing. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a good example of this sort of treatment. It provides protection for the surface of the Steiner optic lens so the water molecules can not bind to it or create surface tension. The result is that the water beads sheet off of the scope to maintain a clear, water free sight picture.
Rifle Glass Installation Choices
Installing approaches for scopes come in a couple of options. There are the standard scope rings which are individually installed to the scope and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These different types of mounts also generally are made in quick release variations which use throw levers which allow rifle operators to rapidly mount and dismount the glass.
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 different rings to support the optic, and are often made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are created for long distance precision shooting. This type of scope mount is perfect for rifles which require a long lasting, sound mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abused.
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Optic Rings
These kinds of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly attach and detach a scope from a rifle. Several scopes can also be swapped out if they all use a similar designed mount. The quick detach design is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers attach securely to a flat top type Picatinny rail. This lets the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while keeping accuracy. These kinds of mounts are useful and practical for shooting platforms which are moved around a lot, to remove the glass from the rifle for protection, or for aiming systems which are used in between numerous rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount from the Vortex Optics brand. It normally costs around $250 USD
Sealing and Gas Purging for Rifle Scope Tubes
Moisture inside your rifle scope can mess up a day of shooting and your pricey optic by bringing about fogging and creating residue inside of the scope tube. Most scopes avoid moisture from entering the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant.
Rifle Scope Gas Purging
Another element of avoiding 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 temperature level shifts and pressure variations from the outdoor environment which might possibly enable water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to look for.
