Vector Optics Sagittarius 10-40X 56 First Focal Plane (FFP) Scope-Mini review

[blackdiesel]

Anyone have this scope? I've been searching for reviews but most are not as detailed as I would like. It's been around for a few years, I saw one post from 2011. The prices seem to be all over the the place with a low of $231 to a high of mid $500. I pulled the trigger on it so I will know soon enough.

I decided to mount this on my Hatsan AT44 25 cal since my 30 cal is still being worked on. First the reticle is an etched glass with hash marks instead of dots. It's very thin and does not obscure the image at all. It takes a little getting used to because it's so thin it almost seems that it's not in focus. I've used the scope in good lighting and dusk and it's very clear in both scenarios. I'm changing my first impression of the clarity at 40X. It's very clear at this zoom level. So far it seems to hold zero very well and the turrets turn with very clear clicks. I shot targets at 35, 50 and 75 yards and the FFP function works very good. I found it best to set focus at higher magnification and turn down. At first I thought when going up in magnification the target seemed to go out of focus, but discovered it was not the case. When I set the focus at high magnification and zoomed down it was still very crisp. All in all a great scope. I like it so much I bought the 8-32X56 FFP scope also.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LWRHZMG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00



Reticle: Not my picture but one I pulled from the web

 

[30cal]

I have seen these around for a while also. I will be curious to see how you like it. Hope it works out for ya.

 

[blackdiesel]

I haven't had a chance to mount it yet. I bought it to go on my 30 cal and it's having some tuning done to it at the moment. But here are my first impressions: It seems to be built like a tank. It weighs over 2 lbs and very solid. I looked through it and the picture seem very bright and clear even at 32X. At 40X it seems a little hazy but not very foggy by any means. I will do a more in-dept review after I mount it and have a chance to do some shooting with it mounted. 

 

[jetmech]

I'm looking forward to the more in-depth review of the Vector. Out of curiosity what made you decide on the Vector vs the Primary Arms 4-14 FFP (which seems to have some really solid reviews...http://amzn.com/B00L5IL5X2 )?

I've been wanting to try a FFP on my AT44 for a while and have been eyeing the Primary Arms for a few months (while saving up my "fun money"). Based on what you find with the Vector I may have a new decision to make.

 

[blackdiesel]

I wanted to have at least 24-32X magnification since I plan to use my 30 cal mostly for long range (100-150 yards) shooting. Not necessarily for hunting but I just like the challenge of long range shooting.

 

[Turboken77]

did you use the scope yet?

 

[blackdiesel]

I have not. I'm going to just mount it on another gun until my 30 cal is finished. Hopefully, I can do some shooting with it this week.

 

[blackdiesel]

I added my thoughts on the scope in the first post if you would like to know my experience so far.

 

[blackdiesel]

From now moving forward, only FFP scopes for me. It feel the same as when I moved from dial-up to broadband

 

[30cal]

I here ya! Though I did just buy an AEON 8-32x50 with target dot reticle. Its 2nd fp but is strictly for target shooting. I'm waiting for my Falcon 5.5-25x50 ffp mil/mil to be replaced.

 

[blackdiesel]

I wasn't really worried about high end scopes at first. I figured at most i would be shooting out to 200 yards and in good light. So as long as the scope held zero I didn't need a fancy scope that's normally used to reach out to 1000 yards or more. But since I started using FFP scopes it just makes things a lot more enjoyable. I will probably get at least one more and mount it on my 25 cal Sumatra since I use it for long range shooting also.