ATN® 4 x 30 SWAT Weapons Scope - Is this scope any good?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ATN® 4 x 30 SWAT Weapons Scope - Is this scope any good?

Posted: 9/29/2004 1:37:12 PM EDT

www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=148346

I was looking at this scope and wanted to see if anyone has had luck with this scope. Thanks for your replies.

Posted: 9/29/2004 1:55:51 PM EDT

[#1]

This is from their website:

One of the most desired parameters for a tactical scope is the Apparent Field of View (Magnification X FOV in degrees) for fast target acquisition and tracking of moving targets. Taking the AFV concept further than Trijicon ACOG (3.5x7=24.5) and Elcan (3.5x8=28) the ATN 4x12 SWATS has an AFV of 4x12=48(!).

Posted: 9/29/2004 6:06:16 PM EDT

[#2]

Apparent FOV is not bullshit, but a standard measurement usually given in a optic spec sheet.
IF you don't like that, then look instead at the FOV in degrees, this thing is said to have a 12 (!!!) degree FOV, like holy crap! THAT's HUGE! I would suspect though that in order to boost it that large that their is noticeable barrel/pin cushion distortion towards the outer edges of the image...

Posted: 9/29/2004 6:09:53 PM EDT

[#3]

Note the eyerelief, only 2 inches, that's were they came up with some of the FOV, but still it's HUGE!
Also note how much the dang thing weighs! Makes an ELCAN look light and handy.....

Posted: 9/29/2004 7:10:19 PM EDT

[#4]

Thank you for correcting. my completely mistaken assumption about the Apparent FOV. I'll delete that immediately.

I did notice the weight! That would definitely make for a tippy weapon if mounted on the carry handle.

Posted: 9/29/2004 9:20:04 PM EDT

[#5]

Optics is one of the most confusing thing. Trying to find the right one without overpaying is tough.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ATN® 4 x 30 SWAT Weapons Scope - Is this scope any good?

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