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Rifle Scope Product Details
Vortex Optics Golden Eagle HD 15-60×52 Second Focal Plane Riflescopes
Rifle Scope Product Features
About this item
he Golden Eagle HD is specifically designed for competitive shooters in F-Class, Bench Rest and other shooting disciplines with targets at known distance. A finely subtended, second focal plane reticle and 1/8 MOA clicks help you make subtle adjustments.
High density, apochromatic lens elements are index matched and generate sharp, high definition images. Premium, XR anti-reflective coatings deliver maximum brightness at the highest magnificaiton.
A side focus adjustment eliminates down range parallax. An aperture stop ring broadens your depth field allowing you to more easily observe mirage and wind indicators while keeping your target in focus
A 30mm maintube machined from a single piece of aircraft grade aluminum provides a highly reliable platform for taking precision shots. At 29.5 ounces, you’ll be able to adhere to strict competition limits.
O-ring sealed and argon purged, the Golden Eagle delivers waterproof and fogproof performance. Armortek coatings protect the lenses from scratches, oil, and dirt.
Golden Eagle HD 15-60×52 ECR-1 (MOA) Riflescope (TCS-1503)
Competitive shooters require a very specific set of features to stay ahead of the competition, and The Golden Eagle hits the mark (pun intended). The 15-60x magnification, fine reticle, and positive and repeatable tracking are perfect for fine tuning that record shot. Plus, its relatively light weight-29.5 oz.-allows shooters to adhere to strict competition weight limits.
Whether you’re interested in Rimfire Bench Rest, Centerfire Bench Rest, NRA High-Power or F-Class competitions, this is the scope for you.
Dual use for Shooting Tactical/Hunting.
ECR-1 MOA Reticle
The SCR-1 (Simple Crosshair Reticle) is the exact opposite of a ‘busy’ reticle. The only thing that needs your attention is a traditional set of fine crosshairs that subtend 0.016 MOA at 40X.
Second focal plane reticle maintains the same ideally-sized appearance. Listed reticle subtensions used for estimating range, holdover and wind drift correction are accurate at 40x magnification.
Fast focus eyepiece allows quick and easy reticle focusing.
Other Features
Optical
Optically Indexed Lenses: Optimize image sharpness and brightness from edge to edge.
Plasma Tech: Cutting edge application process provides unparalleled coating durability and performance.
Convenience
Optional 10 MOA Windage Turret: Included accessory turret allows for dialing a full 10 MOA revolution of windage before the scale repeats.
Aluminum Lens Caps: Premium aluminum screw on eyepiece and objective lens covers included.
Internal & Construction
Extra-Fine Resolution Turret: The resolute increment of adjustment of just 0.125 MOA per click allows competitive shooters to make very small adjustments to fine tune their shots.
Shockproof:Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.
TCS-1501 TCS-1503
Reticle SCR-1 (MOA) ECR-1 (MOA)
Adjustment Graduation 1/8 MOA 1/8 MOA
Travel per Rotation 10 MOA 10 MOA
Max Elevation Adjustment 55 MOA 55 MOA
Max Windage Adjustment 45 MOA 45 MOA
Parallax Setting 20 yards to infinity 20 yards to infinity
About the Vortex Scope Maker
Vortex is a premium producer for long gun scopes, optics, mounts, and other add-ons used for guns like rifles and long guns. They innovate and manufacture their scopes, mounts, and related products choosing materials which are long lasting and resilient. This includes the Vortex Optics Golden Eagle HD 15-60×52 Second Focal Plane Riflescopes by Vortex. For additional shooting items, visit their website.
What You Need to Know About Rifle Glass
Rifle scopes permit you to specifically align a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through magnification using a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adjusted to account for different ecological considerations like wind speed and elevation increases to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to understand precisely where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are seeing using the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended target. Most modern rifle scopes and optics have around 11 parts which are located within and outside of the optic. These parts include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, modification dials, objective focus rings, and other components. Learn about the eleven parts of scopes.
Rifle Optic Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Considering the optimal type of rifle scope depends on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
About First Focal Plane Scopes
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the magnification lens. This causes the reticle to increase in size based on the amount of magnification being used. The benefit is that the reticle measurements are the same at the magnified distance as they are at the non amplified distance. One tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards without “zoom” is still the exact same tick at 100 yards with 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting situations where calculations are minimal
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their aim point “hold over” as well as “lead” correlations for their long gun
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is enlarged and takes up more visual eyesight room than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Optics
Second focal plane optics (SFP) include the reticle behind the magnifying lens. This induces the reticle to remain at the exact same dimensions in relation to the quantity of zoom being used. The final result is that the reticle dimensions evolve based on the zoom used to shoot over longer ranges given that the reticle markings present different increments which fluctuate with the zoom level. In the FFP example with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These types of glass are beneficial for:
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have additional time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most of the shots occur within much shorter distances and ranges
- Shooters who want a clearer optic picture with less room taken up by the larger size FFP reticle
Ins and Outs of Rifle Glass Zoom
The quantity of scope magnification you need on your optic depends on the sort of shooting you like to do. Just about every type of rifle optic offers some amount of magnification. The level of zoom a scope gives is determined by the size, density, and curves of the lens glass inside of the rifle optic. The zoom of the optic is the “power” of the glass. This implies what the shooter is checking out through the scope is amplified times the power aspect of what can typically be seen by human eyes.
Fixed Single Power Lens Glass
A single power rifle scope uses 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 magnification of this kind of optic can not adjust because it is set from the factory.
Adjustable Power Lens Optic Details
Variable power rifle scopes use variable power levels. The power adjustment is achieved by the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
Power and Range
Here are some recommended scope power levels and the distances where they could be efficiently used. Keep in mind that higher power scopes and optics will not be as effective as lower powered optics due to the fact that too much magnification can be a bad thing. The exact same idea goes for longer distances where the shooter needs to have enough power to see exactly where to properly aim the rifle.
Rifle Glass Lens Finish
All modern rifle optic and scope lenses are layered. There are different types and qualities of coverings. Lens finish can be an important aspect of a rifle’s setup when considering high-end rifle optics and scope systems. The lenses are among the most vital pieces of the scope due to the fact that they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The covering on the lenses offers protection to the lens surface area as well as improves anti glare from refracted direct sunlight and color exposure.
Details on Rifle Scope Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope manufacturers also use “HD” or high-definition lens coatings which use various procedures, polarizations, chemicals, and aspects to draw out separate colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope producers use “HD” to refer to “ED” to signify the lens has extra-low dispersion glass.
About Single Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can likewise have various finishes applied to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or finish applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
Single coated lenses have a treatment applied to them which is usually a protective and improving multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can shield the lens from scratches while reducing glare and other less useful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the optic. The quality of a single covered lens depends on the scope producer and how much you paid for it. Both the make and cost are indicators of the lens quality.
Some scope makers also make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. Being “much better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of products used in developing the rifle scope.
Anti-water Glass Lens Finish
Water on a scope’s lens doesn’t help with maintaining a clear sight picture through a scope in any way. Many top of the line or premium scope producers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finish. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a good example of this sort of treatment. It deals with the exterior of the Steiner optic lens so the H2O molecules can not bind to it or develop surface tension. The outcome is that the water beads slide off of the scope to keep a clear, water free sight picture.
Rifle Glass Mounting Choices
Installing solutions for scopes are available in a few options. There are the standard scope rings which are separately installed to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various types of mounts also normally can be found in quick release variations which use throw levers which enable rifle operators to rapidly mount and dismount the glass.
Rifle Glass Mounting Solutions with Hex Key Rings
Normal, 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 a couple of 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 great for rifles which need a durable, rock solid mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abused.
Optic Mounts with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly remove a scope from a rifle and reattach it to a different rifle. If they all use a comparable style mount, several scopes can also be swapped on the range. The quick detach design is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers connect securely 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 maintaining precision. These kinds of mounts come in convenient for shooting platforms which are carried a lot, to remove the scope from the rifle for protection, or for aiming systems which are used between several rifles. An example of this mount type is the 30mm mount designed by the Vortex Optics manufacturer. It usually costs around $250 USD
Details on Glass Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle glass can spoil a day on the range and your costly optic by causing fogging and developing residue within the scope’s tube. Many scopes protect against wetness from getting in the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant. Typically, these optics can be immersed under 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can push moisture past the O-rings. This should be plenty of wetness prevention for common use rifles, unless you plan on taking your rifle sailing and are worried about the optic still functioning if it goes overboard and you can still salvage the rifle.
What to Know About Optic Tube Gas Purging
Another element of avoiding the buildup of wetness inside of the rifle scope’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Given that this space is already occupied by the gas, the optic is less altered by temperature level alterations and pressure distinctions from the outdoor environment which could possibly enable water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
