Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
WestHunter HD 4-16X44 FFP Optics Hunting Rifle Scope,First Focal Plane Riflescope,30mm Tube Tactical Wide Field of View Precision Shooting Scope
Rifle Scope Product Features
The HD Tactical First Focal Plane 4-16×44 maximizes the ratio of quality-to-cost, create amazing precision and value at the lowest cost
First focal plane(FFP), long eye relief(96mm/3.78″), etched glass reticle, wide field of view(27.3 to 6.8 ft @100yds), standard click value for E/W is 1/10 MIL, excellent shockproof performance,hold up to the recoil of .300 Win Magnum
Fully multi-coated high transmission glass increase light transmission ,providing sharp,bright images
Featuring capped quick-reset turrets with stretch lock down, are finger adjustable with MIL crisp audible clicks that will be able to quickly reset to zero after sighting in
Made of anodized 6061 aircraft grade aluminum alloy, sealed nitrogen-charged tube,the shockproof/waterproof/fogproof and weatherproof performance have passed a strict testing, a representative in WestHunter products
WestHunter HD 4-16X44FFP Riflescope
HD 4-16X44FFP rifle scope is a star product in WestHunter,which is specifically designed to hunters and provide the highest level of performance and reliability.
It has
Long eye relief
Fully multi-coated high transmission glass and low dispersion lens
Fast-focusing eyepieces
Etched glass reticle
A resettable MIL turret
Providing sharp, bright images. The hard anodized aluminum aircraft-grade aluminum tube is purged with nitrogen and sealed, which has excellent waterproof and anti-fog properties.
Dual use for Tactical Shooting/Hunting
Etched Glass Reticle
First focal plane (FFP) reticle is engraved on the objective lens by glass etched technology, which changes with the change of magnification, and can be seen in high definition at medium and high magnifications (the same can be seen at low magnifications, but the effect is slightly worse).The craftsmanship is more complicated than the crosshair.
Customized dot design helps eliminate guesswork on holdover and windage corrections. Good for hunting/shooting at varying ranges.
120 yards
HD 4-16X44FFP Details & Parameters
Model HD 4-16X44FFP
Tube Diameter 1.18in / 30mm
Objective diameter 44mm
Plane First Focal Plane
Parallex Side Focus(15yd-Infinity)
Reticle Etched Glass
Length 12.52in / 31.8cm
Weight 20.46oz / 580g
Material Aluminum Alloy
Exit Pupil Distance 96mm/3.78″
Standard Klick value for E/W 0.25(MOA)
Total travel elevation 45MOA (@ 100 yds)
Total travel windage 45MOA (@ 100 yds)
Fast focus eyepiece yes
Storage temperature -40C to +85C
Diopter range +/- 2
Other Instructions
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About the WestHunter Manufacturer
WestHunter is a premium supplier for firearm scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They design and manufacture their products by applying materials which are durable and long lasting. This includes the WestHunter HD 4-16X44 FFP Optics Hunting Rifle Scope,First Focal Plane Riflescope,30mm Tube Tactical Wide Field of View Precision Shooting Scope by WestHunter. For additional shooting products, visit their website.
Info Optics
Rifle scopes permit you to precisely align a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They do this through magnifying the target using a series of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adapted for the consideration of different natural considerations like wind speed and elevation increases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help shooters understand precisely where the bullet will land based on the sight picture you are seeing with the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. The majority of modern-day rifle scopes and optics have around 11 parts which are located inside and on the exterior of the scope body. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage dials, focus rings, and other elements. See all eleven parts of scopes.
Rifle Scope Types
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. The style of focal plane an optic has determines where the reticle or crosshair is located in connection with the scopes magnifying adjustments. It simply suggests the reticle is situated behind or ahead of the magnification lens of the scope. Looking for the most suitable kind of rifle glass is dependent on what style of hunting or shooting you intend on undertaking.
First Focal Plane Optics
Focal plane scopes (FFP) come with the reticle in front of the magnification lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based on the amount of magnification being used. The outcome is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified distance as they are at the non amplified range. One tick on a mil-dot reticle at one hundred yards without “zoom” is still the identical tick at 100 yards by using 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes are practical for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where calculations are low
- Experienced shooters who know their aim point “hold over” and “lead” correlations for their firearms
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is bigger and occupies more visual eyesight space than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Glass Facts
Second focal plane optics (SFP) include the reticle behind the magnifying lens. This induces the reticle to stay at the same overall size in relation to the quantity of magnification being used. The effect is that the reticle dimensions evolve based on the zoom applied to shoot over longer ranges because the reticle measurements represent distinct increments which can vary with the zoom. In the FFP illustration with the SFP glass, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick. These particular types of optics work for:
- Long distance kinds of shooting where shooters have additional time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most of the shots occur within much shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who would like a clearer optic picture without room taken up by the enlarged FFP reticle
Rifle Scope Zoom
The measure of scope zoom you need depends on the sort of shooting you choose to do. Practically every type of rifle scope supplies some amount of zoom. The volume of zoom a scope delivers is established by the size, density, and curvatures of the lenses within the rifle scope. The magnifying level of the optic is the “power” of the opic. This suggests what the shooter is checking out through the scope is amplified times the power aspect of what can normally be seen by human eyes.
Fixed Power Lens Rifle Glass Details
A single power rifle scope and optic uses a zoom number designator like 4×32. This means the magnification power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this type of optic can not adjust given that it is a fixed power scope.
Adjustable Power Lens Scope Info
Variable power rifle scopes have adjustable power. It will list the zoom level in a configuration such as 2-10×32. These numbers imply the zoom of the scope can be adjusted in between 2x and 10x power. This also involves the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power shift is achieved by employing the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power Level and Range of Rifle Scopes
Here are some advised scope power settings and the ranges where they may be efficiently used. High power scopes will not be as useful as lower magnification optics considering too much zoom can be a bad thing. The same goes for extended ranges where the shooter needs adequate power to see where to properly aim the rifle at the target.
Info on Rifle Scope Lens Covering
All modern rifle scope lenses are coated. There are different types and qualities of finishings. When shopping for luxury rifle optical setups, Lens finish can be a crucial component of defining the capability of the rifle. The lenses are one of the most significant pieces of the scope since they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The covering on the lenses safeguards the lens surface and also improves anti glare capabilities from excess daylight and color discernibility.
ED Versus HD Rifle Glass
Some scope makers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishes which use various processes, polarizations, chemicals, and components to draw out various colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” meaning extra-low dispersion glass.
Info on Single Finishing Versus Multi-Coating
Different optic lenses can also have different coatings used to them. All lenses normally have at least some type of treatment or coating used to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while minimizing 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 producers similarly make it a point to define if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” covered. Being “better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment technology and the quality of materials used in constructing the rifle scope.
Anti-water Finishing for Scopes
Water on a lens does not help with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Lots of top of the line and high-end scope companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic covering.
Rifle Glass Installing Alternatives
Installing solutions for scopes come in a couple of options. There are the standard scope rings which are separately installed to the optic and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These different kinds of mounts also typically are made in quick release variations which use throw levers which enable rifle operators to quickly install and remove the scope.
Hex Key Glass Rings
Standard, clamp type mounting optic rings use hex head screws to position to the flattop design Picatinny scope mounting rails on the tops of rifles. These kinds of scope mounts use a pair of individual rings to support the scope, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are made for long distance accuracy shooting. This kind of scope mount is very good for rifles which require a long lasting, rock solid mount which will not shift regardless of how much the scope is moved or jarring the rifle takes. These are the style of mounts you really want to have for a dedicated scope system on a reach out and touch someone hunting or hard target interdiction rifle which will almost never need to be altered or recalibrated. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can also be used on the mount’s screws to prevent the hex screws from wiggling out after they are mounted securely in place. An example of these mounting rings are the 30mm type from the Vortex Optics brand. The set typically costs around $200 USD
Rifle Scope Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly 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 mount style is CNC machined from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers attach nicely to a flat top type Picatinny rail. This enables the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, taken off of the rifle, and remounted while retaining the original sighting settings. These kinds of mounts are useful and practical for rifles which are moved a lot, to remove the glass from the rifle for protection, or for aiming systems which are utilized in between numerous rifles. An example of this mount type is the 30mm mount from the Vortex Optics brand. It typically costs around $250 USD
Rifle Glass Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Wetness inside your rifle scope can destroy a day on the range and your pricey optic by triggering fogging and generating residue inside of the scope’s tube. Most scopes prevent moisture from entering the scope tube with a series of sealing O-rings which are water resistant. Typically, these water resistant scopes can be immersed underneath 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can push moisture past the O-rings. This should be more than enough moisture avoidance for common use rifles for hunting and sporting purposes, unless you plan on taking your rifle sailing and are concerned about the scope still working if it goes over the side and you can still find the gun.
Gas Purged Rifle Optic Tubes
Another part of avoiding the buildup of moisture within the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this area is already occupied by the gas, the scope is less impacted by temp alterations and pressure distinctions from the external environment which might potentially permit 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 seek out.
