How does the daylight-bright fiber reticle perform in harsh Australian sunlight compared to a standard etched reticle?

The Vector Optics Continental X6 1-6x24 Fiber uses a high-intensity fiber optic center dot on its German #4 reticle, powered by a CR2032 battery across 6 daylight-visible brightness levels. This ensures the aiming point remains razor-sharp and clearly visible even under glaring midday Australian sun, outperforming traditional non-illuminated or standard etched reticles in fast acquisition scenarios.

What is the effective engagement range and fixed parallax setting for the SCOC-48 LPVO in the field?

This scope features a factory-fixed parallax set at 100 yards (91.4 metres) and is optimised for close-to-medium-range engagements from point-blank out to 250 to 300 metres. While true 1x magnification excels at rapid, both-eyes-open target acquisition in dense bush, engagements exceeding 300 to 400 metres where side parallax adjustment is required would be better suited to a higher-magnification MPVO model.

Is the Continental X6 Fiber robust enough for heavy recoil hunting calibres used in Australian outback conditions?

Yes, the 30 mm monotube is shock-tested up to 1000 G impact shock limits, making it fully rated for popular centrefire hunting calibres like .223 Rem, .308 Win, and .30-06 without losing zero. Furthermore, its nitrogen-purged and IP67-rated waterproof construction ensures reliable performance against dusty outback heat and wet tropical scrub.

Are there any electrical compliance or SAA certifications required for the illumination system in Australia?

No special electrical certifications such as SAA approvals or 240V mains compliance apply to this riflescope. It operates exclusively on an internal 3V CR2032 lithium coin-cell battery for the reticle illumination and does not connect to mains electricity, meaning it complies fully with standard Australian retail safety guidelines.

1-6x24 LPVO Riflescope - Vector Optics SCOC-48

The Vector Optics Continental x6 1-6x24 Fiber is a low-power variable optic (LPVO) designed for fast-action, close-to-medium-range hunting. Built around a 30 mm 6061-T6 aluminum monotube, it features German Schott HD glass, LaREE lenses, and VePRO fully multi-coated optics that achieve over 90% light transmission. It combines a true 1x baseline for both-eyes-open situational awareness with a 6x upper magnification limit, paired with an illuminated German #4 fiber optic center dot on the second focal plane.

Key Features

German Optical System: Employs Schott HD glass and fully multi-coated lenses delivering greater than 90% light transmission for clear target identification in low-light and bright field environments.
Daylight-Visible Fiber Dot: The second focal plane German #4 reticle includes an ultra-bright center fiber dot powered by a single CR2032 battery with 6 illumination levels.
True 1x LPVO Performance: Provides a 41.71 m at 100 m (125.15 ft at 100 yds) field of view at 1x magnification for rapid close-quarters tracking.
Capped Zero-Reset Turrets: Features 1/2 MOA click adjustments with a return-to-zero function protected under durable aluminum caps.
Ruggedised Housing: Nitrogen-purged and IP67 waterproof construction shock-tested up to 1000 G of recoil impact.

Specifications

Magnification: 1–6x
Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Reticle: German #4 (G4) Fiber dot
Eye Relief: 95 mm (3.74 in)
Exit Pupil: 7.2–3.5 mm
Field of View: 41.71–6.95 m @ 100 m (125.15–20.84 ft @ 100 yds)
Click Value: 1/2 MOA
Elevation & Windage Adjustment Range: 120 MOA total
Parallax Setting: Fixed at 100 yds (91.4 m)
Illumination: 6 levels (powered by 1x CR2032 battery)
Overall Length: 283 mm (11.14 in)
Net Weight: 478 g (16.9 oz)
Environmental Rating: IP67 waterproof and fogproof

Who is the Vector Optics Continental x6 1-6x24 Fiber Riflescope for?

Driven game hunters — requires a true 1x magnification setting with a wide 41.71 m at 100 m field of view and 95 mm of eye relief, allowing this 1-6x24 hunting LPVO riflescope to provide both-eyes-open tracking on fast-moving feral pigs and goats in dense brush.
Pest controllers — benefits from 120 MOA of total internal elevation adjustment and a 478 g overall weight on this 1-6x24 hunting LPVO riflescope, offering rapid target acquisition on mobile vermin out to 250 to 300 metres without over-weighting a mobile carry setup.
Mobile bush stalkers — relies on a compact 283 mm overall length and a 1000 G recoil shock rating, ensuring this 1-6x24 hunting LPVO riflescope withstands full-power hunting calibres on bolt-action and straight-pull platforms through dense Australian bush.

Less suitable for: Long-range precision engagements exceeding 300 to 400 metres where a factory-fixed 100-yard parallax setting is limiting; shooters targeting long-distance precision require a higher-magnification MPVO or HPVO riflescope featuring side parallax adjustment.

SKU	VC130856LP
Model #	SCOC-48
Barcode #	6976386125917
Brand	Vector Optics
Shipping Weight	2.0000kg

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