The ZeroTech Thrive X 3-12x44 PHR 4 BDC Turret is a second focal plane hunting riflescope engineered for medium-to-long-range centrefire shooting. Built around a 30 mm one-piece aircraft-grade aluminium main tube, this optic features a variable 3–12x magnification range paired with a 44 mm objective lens. Elevation adjustments are managed via an exposed BDC (Bullet Drop Compensating) target turret with 0.25 MOA click values, matching the holdover stadia of the glass-etched PHR 4 reticle. A side focus parallax dial corrects image and reticle alignment from 10 metres to infinity, supporting accurate shot placement across varying hunting distances.

Key Features

  • Exposed BDC Elevation Turret: Features resettable, exposed elevation dials with precise 0.25 MOA click values for rapid trajectory corrections in the field.
  • Second Focal Plane PHR 4 Reticle: Combines heavy outer posts with a fine floating centre aiming point and calibrated elevation holdover subtensions.
  • Fully Multi-Coated Optics: Anti-reflective lens coatings paired with proprietary Weathershield exterior protection shed moisture and dirt in field environments.
  • Side Parallax Adjustment: Focuses down to 10 metres and extends to infinity to eliminate reticle parallax error on rimfire and centrefire targets.
  • Robust One-Piece Chassis: The 30 mm tube weighs approximately 606 g and is rated to withstand recoil impulses from standard .223 Rem up to .300 Win Mag calibres.

Specifications

  • Magnification: 3–12x
  • Objective Lens Diameter: 44 mm
  • Tube Diameter: 30 mm
  • Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
  • Reticle: PHR 4 BDC
  • Adjustment Value: 0.25 MOA (¼ MOA) per click
  • Parallax Adjustment: 10 metres to infinity
  • Eye Relief: 85–91 mm
  • Linear Field of View: 12.2 m (at 3x) to 3.0 m (at 12x) per 100 metres
  • Weight: Approximately 606 g

Who is the ZeroTech Thrive X 3-12x44 PHR 4 BDC Turret for?

  • Australian deer and feral pest hunters — benefits from the 3–12x magnification range, 44 mm objective lens, and 606 g chassis that mounts cleanly to centrefire rifles for tracking feral pigs, goats, and deer across open country.
  • Field target shooters — relies on the 0.25 MOA click value exposed BDC target turret and 10-metre-to-infinity side parallax adjustment to dial precise elevation across shooting distances from 25 m to beyond 500 m.

Less suitable for: Close-quarters shooting under 15 to 20 metres where a 1–6x or 1–8x low-power variable optic (LPVO) offers a wider field of view; extreme long-range target shooting beyond 600 to 800 metres where a first focal plane optic with magnification exceeding 12x is required; or nocturnal pest management over dark fur where an illuminated reticle riflescope is necessary.

SKU ZT42433LP
Model # THXB3124P4
Brand Zerotech
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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