1-10x24 vector constantine

[Karhumies]

So weird choise of optic to a stalker perhaps but iam thinking of buying this for grouse hunting (combo gun)

its iluminated so my thinking is that i can use it up close for the shotgun bit at 1x and pick off a capercaillie in a tree with the rifle bit.

Works on my 1-6x24 but before i toss money at it am i missing something?

will be used in daylight only.

10x zoom range for 400 euro seems like it has to have a catch

 

[tjm160]

I bought and tried Vector Continental LPVO 1-10x28 and 1-8x24 for Light Sporting Rifle target shooting. The scopes, although Chinese, are phenomenal value for the price. The flagship Continental range use better quality German Schott glass but I personally have no hesitation in using any of their entire range. Unfortunately having fixed 100-yard parallax I'm having to move the pair of LPVO's on as the up to ~1-moa parallax error is just too much for the degree of precision desired shooting at 50m. The club is running a Forester 1-8x24 (50m parallax) on one of the club rifles and a pair of Sentinel-X 10-40x50 on the two club Bench Rest Rifles and all are excellent.

 

[Karhumies]

I bought and tried Vector Continental LPVO 1-10x28 and 1-8x24 for Light Sporting Rifle target shooting. The scopes, although Chinese, are phenomenal value for the price. The flagship Continental range use better quality German Schott glass but I personally have no hesitation in using any of their entire range. Unfortunately having fixed 100-yard parallax I'm having to move the pair of LPVO's on as the up to ~1-moa parallax error is just too much for the degree of precision desired shooting at 50m. The club is running a Forester 1-8x24 (50m parallax) on one of the club rifles and a pair of Sentinel-X 10-40x50 on the two club Bench Rest Rifles and all are excellent.

sounds like i should get me one. Continental is a bit pricy for the purpose. long term it might move to a drilling once i get rings figured out. for coming season i need to scope a valmet in 222/12g. purely a daytime walkabout gun


I tend to not spend that mutch on optics when they arent intended for low light use. A big black bird in a a snow covered tree after sunrise doesnt take a zeiss or meostar shot distance is typically 80-150m.

Since i discovered Lpvo with 1x mag and dots i looked at my Combi guns and had a lightbulb moment

 

[tjm160]

Continental at full price may be too much but I have both very reasonably priced in the optics section if you wish to have a look (3-months old used handful of times on the range). The 1-10 is FFP (graduated reticule) and the 1-8 is SFP (illuminated dot). I was going to keep one of them in case ever having a driven hunt opportunity. Clearly personal preference but I wouldn’t hesitate to use one for that purpose or even general stalking.

 

[Karhumies]

Continental at full price may be too much but I have both very reasonably priced in the optics section if you wish to have a look (3-months old used handful of times on the range). The 1-10 is FFP (graduated reticule) and the 1-8 is SFP (illuminated dot). I was going to keep one of them in case ever having a driven hunt opportunity. Clearly personal preference but I wouldn’t hesitate to use one for that purpose or even general stalking.

bit tricky since i am in Finland, had bad experiences with the shipping companies. Very expensive scopes getting stolen before they even cross the border.

 

[tjm160]

Ahh yes, tricky. My sister and brother in law lived in Yarvenpa (and another place that presently escapes me) for thirteen years. Back in Scotland now though.

 

[Webley]

Just be aware that at 10x you will have a very tight eye box. 24÷10=2.4mm vs 24÷6=4mm exit pupil. I have a 1-10x24 March SFP, great scope but does get very tight as you get to 10x.

 

[Karhumies]

That only affects when at 10x tho doesnt it? Does anyone Even make a true 1x with a bigger objective tho. Never ran into one.

 

[Karhumies]

i never used a scope like this so il just give the scenario and you guys can tell me if its suitable.

I walk through the forest whistling for hazel grouse and one springs up 5 meters in front of me and clumsily flies away from me between the spruces, i need to take a snapshot before it disapears, Then in the middle of a large clearing i spot a capercaillie in a tree top 150m away, its not going anywhere any Time soon and i have Time to lay down with my backpack and take careful aim.. The gun is a 12g/222 or 12g/243

 

[Webley]

Yes the exit pupil reduces as you increase the zoom on the scope. So the issue, if you find it to be one is manageable. I shoot mine at 10x prone with no issue, but you do notice it is a small/tight eye box. I thought it worth mentioning as it a noticeable difference to your 1-6x scope.
I think 28mm is the largest objective lens I have seen on a 1x capable LPVO. If you went up to 2x or 3x minimum magnification they increase in size.