I have been using Vector Optics Constantine 1-10x24 SFP scope for a few weeks now. It's the second Vector Optics 1-10x riflescope besides the Zalem that I've already tested.
First, features for the Constantine Riflescope:
-true 1-10x power with no dark ring around the image
-30mm tube, second focal plane reticle, 1x power for shooting with both eyes open
-wide field of view of 21.5° at 1x power, 95-90mm 3.7-3.5" eye relief
-IPX6 Waterproof
-Etched Glass VOS-TMOA Reticle Center Circle Illuminated with Distance Ranging Feature
-1/2MOA Capped Adjustment with Very Low Profile, Total 120MOA Adjustment Range
-With Spare 1/2MOA Direct Turret to Make Your Optics More Tacticool, with Flip-up Caps
-FMC and Extra-Low Dispersion Optics Creates High Intensity & Little Distortion Image
- Take Lapua Magnum 338 Recoil and All Fields of Application for Hunting, Sporting & Competition
Specification:
• Objective Lens Dia: 24mm
• Ocular Lens Dia: 39mm / 1.5 inch
• Ocular Lens Length: 66mm / 2.6 inch
• Exit Pupil: 10.0-3.0mm
• Optics Coating: Fully multi-coated
• Field of View: 113.9.6-11.5 feet @ 100 yards
• Field of View: 21.5-2.2°
• Eye Relief: 95-90mm / 3.7-3.5in
• Length: 280mm / 11.0in
• Weight: 530g / 18.6oz
• Tube Dia: 30mm
• Click Value: 1/2MOA
• Adjustment Range: 120MOA
• Parallax setting: 100 yards
• Reticle: Etched glass VOS-TMOA with distance ranging feature
• Illumination: 11 levels red
• Battery type: CR2032
• Finish: Matte Black
• With extra tactical style exposed elevation turret, and easy to replace the capped one
• Reticle top scale ranging can be used to range a silhouette target
• Shock tested to 1000g, IPX6 waterproof 30min under 1 meter water
• Fully nitrogen purged to eliminate any fogging of the lenses internally
• High quality 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum
• Diopter compensation from fast-focus eyepiece (+2 to -2)
• Including items: 30mm picatinny low rings (default) or dovetail rings, power ring lever mount, sapre exposed turret, flip-up caps and cleaning cloth etc.
The Constantine riflescope is compact and doing really well. It is featured for the etached glass VOS-TMOA reticle, good sharpness and brightness. Ring and dot are illuminated in 11 levels. The quality of the scope is no doubt very good, T6061 monotube, Schott-Germany lenses, multi-coated, real 1-10x power and very good optical performance in this price range. The appearance is really nice, hard anodized surfaces round off the package. The Constantine is of course also nitrogen-filled and IPX6 certified, waterproof at a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. The adjustment of the turret works perfectly, they give a clean acoustic and noticeable feedback. As a bonus, Vector Optics includes an open tactical turret for elevation adjustment.
I tested the Constantine at distances between 25-300m. Whether on a 50, 100 or 300m mirror or 25m and 200m drop plates, it is always a good companion. Falling plates at short distances with simple power are almost addictive. For the price offered, the Constantine is a very interesting product alongside the Zalem. Especially with regard to comparable products from other competitors. I don't want to ignore the fact that Vector Optics Constantine 1-10x24 is one of the best riflescopes in its price range for me.
The Vector Optics Constantine 1-10x24 SFP costs €479 and is worth every penny.