VectorOptics Sentinel-X Scope

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   I recently purchased one of these scopes from Alan at Optics NZ (springerfan on this forum) to fit to my FX Dreamline that I use for target shooting.  This was after some earlier poor results with a good quality smaller scope that actually turned out to be caused by faulty assembly of the barrel at the factory.  This was recently sorted out for me under warranty by Ron Young (great guy), and the results from our practice shoot today (below) are as good as I could have hoped for.

The scope is of course made in China, has 10-40 magnification with a 50mm objective lens and AO side focus adjustment which works down to less than 10m.  It's fitted on a set of Sports Match adjustable mounts which are themselves quite impressive.  The turrets have quite fine 1/8 MOA adjustments and I've removed the o-rings to get a very definitive click from them.  It comes standard with VectorOptic's own mounts, but they are the Picattiny style and the Dreamline has dovetail rails so I also invested in my first set of fancy (read - expensive) mounts.

So far I'm pretty damned impressed with it, so much so that I've since bought another one for my Duke Il (Evanix) Hunting Master AR6 which I'm upgrading specifically for target shooting.  The reticle is SFP, but nice and fine with regular graduations and a very sharp image.  The optics are crisp and clear  (probably not quite as good as the high end stuff but good enough for me) and the AO graduations are spot on.  It's quite large as you can see, but it's for target work, not for hunting.  I've since fitted a 100mm alloy adjuster wheel, also from VectorOptics, but this time via Ali Express.

At $440.10 delivered (discounted price to forum members) with a 5-year warranty, I think it's pretty hard to beat for this type of application on a PCP.  I'm not sure I'd risk it on a springer.

https://opticsnz.shop/products/copy-of-element-helix-6-24x50-sfp-apr-1c-mrad-rifle-scope

Targets shown are the four best from practice this morning together with Mercs and several others at the Taranaki Air Gun Club in Eltham.

50 metres, 80mm diagram, 6mm bull, virtually no wind, 5 shot groups.
Bench rest using front stand and rear shooting bag.
FX Dreamline, medium power setting, JSB .22 x 18gr pellets

Best group - 7mm

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KiwiTR6 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Nov 2022 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 281	Post Options Post Reply Quote KiwiTR6 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: VectorOptics Sentinel-X Scope Posted: 01 May 2024 at 7:44pm
	I recently purchased one of these scopes from Alan at Optics NZ (springerfan on this forum) to fit to my FX Dreamline that I use for target shooting. This was after some earlier poor results with a good quality smaller scope that actually turned out to be caused by faulty assembly of the barrel at the factory. This was recently sorted out for me under warranty by Ron Young (great guy), and the results from our practice shoot today (below) are as good as I could have hoped for. The scope is of course made in China, has 10-40 magnification with a 50mm objective lens and AO side focus adjustment which works down to less than 10m. It's fitted on a set of Sports Match adjustable mounts which are themselves quite impressive. The turrets have quite fine 1/8 MOA adjustments and I've removed the o-rings to get a very definitive click from them. It comes standard with VectorOptic's own mounts, but they are the Picattiny style and the Dreamline has dovetail rails so I also invested in my first set of fancy (read - expensive) mounts. So far I'm pretty damned impressed with it, so much so that I've since bought another one for my Duke Il (Evanix) Hunting Master AR6 which I'm upgrading specifically for target shooting. The reticle is SFP, but nice and fine with regular graduations and a very sharp image. The optics are crisp and clear (probably not quite as good as the high end stuff but good enough for me) and the AO graduations are spot on. It's quite large as you can see, but it's for target work, not for hunting. I've since fitted a 100mm alloy adjuster wheel, also from VectorOptics, but this time via Ali Express. At $440.10 delivered (discounted price to forum members) with a 5-year warranty, I think it's pretty hard to beat for this type of application on a PCP. I'm not sure I'd risk it on a springer. https://opticsnz.shop/products/copy-of-element-helix-6-24x50-sfp-apr-1c-mrad-rifle-scope Targets shown are the four best from practice this morning together with Mercs and several others at the Taranaki Air Gun Club in Eltham. 50 metres, 80mm diagram, 6mm bull, virtually no wind, 5 shot groups. Bench rest using front stand and rear shooting bag. FX Dreamline, medium power setting, JSB .22 x 18gr pellets Best group - 7mm
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RangerPete Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2023 Location: Cambridge. Status: Offline Posts: 884	Post Options Post Reply Quote RangerPete Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2024 at 11:08pm
	That’s nice groups at 50m 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
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kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2282	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2024 at 12:36am
	Nice shooting 👍👍

Declan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Nov 2020 Location: North Island Status: Offline Posts: 86	Post Options Post Reply Quote Declan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2024 at 11:59am
	I too have this scope but fitted to my sub 12ftlb springer. I’ve found it to be a fantastic scope that retains its zero and has stood up well to being used on my springer. Cheers. Declan.