Vortex Eagle 4-16x42mm Hunting Rifle Scope

Vortex Eagle 4-16x42mm hunting rifle scope provides variable magnification from 4x to 16x — the range that covers close-range timber shots at 4x through extended open-country shots at 16x on a single optic. The 42mm objective lens provides adequate light at higher magnifications, and the Dead-Hold BDC reticle offers holdover references for extended distances without requiring turret adjustment between shots.

Variable Power for Western Hunting

Western hunting environments — open basins, ridge lines, and mountain meadows — present shot opportunities from under 100 yards in heavy timber to 400+ yards in open parks. A fixed-power scope forces a compromise; a 4-16x variable covers the full range of the terrain. At 4x the field of view is wide enough for brush and close shots without excessive magnification; at 16x smaller targets and distant animals are identifiable and shootable with confident aim point precision.

• 4-16x magnification — covers close timber to extended open-country ranges
• 42mm objective — sufficient light transmission at higher powers
• Dead-Hold BDC reticle — holdover references without turret dialing
• Vortex Unlimited Lifetime Warranty — no-fault repair or replacement
• Waterproof and fog-proof — nitrogen-purged, O-ring sealed

Zeroing a Variable-Power Scope

Zero at the power setting you'll use most frequently for the specific hunting application — for most western deer and elk use, zeroing at 10-12x at 200 yards covers the typical extended-range scenario while allowing the 4-6x range for close-cover use. Verify that point of impact doesn't shift between power settings — a scope with consistent tracking holds the same POI throughout the magnification range, while a scope with reticle shift will require re-zeroing when changing power.