Sightron S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP, any pertinent experience?

[MilDot]

I’m looking at upgrading my Hawke 4-16x50 Airmax to a Sightron S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP scope to use primarily for HFT With my TX200 HC. I suspect that the additional magnification along with a larger scope wheel will help in getting more accurate target distance measurements. Does anyone have any experience with this scope they can share? What kind of scope wheel has been used with this scope? Was the scope wheel fitted to accommodate the scope illumination knob?

 

[doninva]

Sent you a message. You can only use it at 16x in hunter class field target. Don

 

[MilDot]

Sent you a message. You can only use it at 16x in hunter class field target. Don

Understood. I believe I can set the scope at 16x during a match but can calibrate the scope wheel at higher magnification.

 

[doninva]

Your ranging might be different at different magnification, not sure.

 

[Gear_Junkie]

I used that scope on my HW97K shooting HFT. The glass was very clear, above it's price class. The turrets were average for that price class (meaning mushy but repeatable). I modified a UTG sidewheel to fit the PA knob. What turned me off was the ranging variability in different temperatures. I sold it mainly for this reason.

 

[CJSimmons]

I used one for a short while for HFT and concluded there were better scopes for the cost that range much better for my eyes using the parallax. Clear scope so could work for bracketing for rangeing.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I used one for a short while for HFT and concluded there were better scopes for the cost that range much better for my eyes using the parallax. Clear scope so could work for bracketing for rangeing.

@CJSimmons Can you elaborate on which scopes you found that were better in that price range? Like the OP, I’d been looking at one of these scopes but never pulled the trigger.

 

[CJSimmons]

I am currently using a Trijicon Credo 4-16x50 on an TX200 and like it. It was a little more than the sightron but purchased for about half off from euro optic. Not sure if they are still offered on sale. It focuses down to 10 yards with no issues and I confirmed with Trijicon that it is springer rated. The ranging with parallax works well for me with separation on the wheel between the far distances. Great clarity and Japanese glass

 

[Ezana4CE]

I’m looking at upgrading my Hawke 4-16x50 Airmax to a Sightron S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP scope to use primarily for HFT With my TX200 HC. I suspect that the additional magnification along with a larger scope wheel will help in getting more accurate target distance measurements. Does anyone have any experience with this scope they can share? What kind of scope wheel has been used with this scope? Was the scope wheel fitted to accommodate the scope illumination knob?

@MilDot Did you ever purchase an S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP? If so, how’d you like it?

 

[JEFFPPC]

I have 4 of the SFP. Thousands of shots, zero problems.

 

[MilDot]

@MilDot Did you ever purchase an S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP? If so, how’d you like it?

Very happy with the scope. Great glass, as good for ranging as 16x can get. And I love the reticle with its 1/4 mil divisions. Only two items to consider: 1. the turret knobs are not capped and don’t lock, so you need to be careful that you don’t accidentally bump them out of adjustment while transporting your gun between lanes. 2. The turret knobs have aggressive, high bumps which make it difficult to mount a scope wheel. I tried a JD’s magnetic wheel with no luck. Then, I worked with Eric at Scope Werks who was able to design a wheel that works great for me. All said, I think this scope is great and is a wonderful value when you can find it on sale at $550 to $600.

 

[doninva]

Very happy with the scope. Great glass, as good for ranging as 16x can get. And I love the reticle with its 1/4 mil divisions. Only two items to consider: 1. the turret knobs are not capped and don’t lock, so you need to be careful that you don’t accidentally bump them out of adjustment while transporting your gun between lanes. 2. The turret knobs have aggressive, high bumps which make it difficult to mount a scope wheel. I tried a JD’s magnetic wheel with no luck. Then, I worked with Eric at Scope Werks who was able to design a wheel that works great for me. All said, I think this scope is great and is a wonderful value when you can find it on sale at $550 to $600.

Eric at Scopewerks is great to work with. I had very little luck with the other wheel you mentioned also. Don

 

[cavedweller]

@MilDot Did you ever purchase an S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP? If so, how’d you like it?

I have six of these S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP with the MH4 reticle
great scope for the money

 

[Ezana4CE]

I have six of these S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP with the MH4 reticle
great scope for the money
View attachment 544265

@cavedweller Have you used this scope in FT competition? Is the reticle thick enough for you To use on shaded lanes?

 

[cavedweller]

@cavedweller Have you used this scope in FT competition? Is the reticle thick enough for you To use on shaded lanes?

Yes and yes, at the $575 price point it’s a great scope but remember to add $150 for a wheel. I ALWAYS turn on the reticle in dark situations

 

[Ezana4CE]

Yes and yes, at the $575 price point it’s a great scope but remember to add $150 for a wheel. I ALWAYS turn on the reticle in dark situationsView attachment 544275

@cavedweller Who makes a good Nautilus style wheel for this scope?

 

[cavedweller]

@cavedweller Who makes a good Nautilus style wheel for this scope?

Scope Werks does. mostly because he has figured out how to deal with the parallax knob and turrets which are gnarly. email him with model type and your specific needs.
The picture posted shows my TM1000 HFT pistoli with a Scope-Werks 5"nautilus wheel. Note pistol only needs to range from 10-35 yards for pistol HFT. Eric makes a 3D thingamajig to turn the IR feature on and off pic #2.
notice i am using a Maestro occular dual pin indicator for my S-tac.

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Eric's Email is:
[email protected]

 

[cavedweller]

@cavedweller Who makes a good Nautilus style wheel for this scope?

@Ezana4CE = i may or may not have an extra S-Tac mag wheel and non mag wheel in my lair.
PM me regarding those if interested. Although i am pretty sure they are both 6" eccentrics.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Sightron also has a great Veterans program.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@cavedweller I hadn’t even thought of the wheel impeding access to the IR knob. Thanks for that bit.