Vector Optics Continental x6 3-18x50 SFP Hunting Riflescope (SCOL-65) – Premium Clarity for All-Round Hunting
The Vector Optics Continental x6 3-18x50 SFP Hunting Riflescope (SCOL-65) is part of the brand’s top-tier Continental series, designed for hunters who demand a balance between versatility, precision, and superior optical performance. With a magnification range of 3–18x and a 50 mm objective lens, it covers everything from woodland stalking at short distances to open-field long-range hunting. Its advanced German-engineered optical system ensures unparalleled clarity and over 90% light transmission, making it highly effective even in challenging dawn and dusk conditions.
The riflescope is built around a robust 30 mm monotube made from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, offering both lightweight handling and rugged durability. The etched-glass VET-10BDC reticle with illuminated center dot provides quick target acquisition, while the ballistic drop compensation (BDC) markings allow confident shots at extended distances without guesswork.
Key Features
- Magnification: 3–18x, versatile for short, medium, and long-range hunting scenarios.
- Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm for superior light transmission in low-light conditions.
- Tube Diameter: 30 mm monotube for strength and mounting stability.
- Reticle: Etched-glass VET-10BDC hunting reticle with illuminated center dot.
- Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP), ensuring constant reticle size across zoom levels.
- Light Transmission: >90% with advanced coatings for crystal-clear images.
- Turret System: Return-to-zero elevation and windage turrets for reliable adjustments.
- Click Value: 1/4 MOA per step for fine-tuned ballistic corrections.
- Eye Relief: Constant 100 mm, safe and comfortable even with larger calibers.
- Durability: Shock tested to 750 g, waterproof at 1 m depth, nitrogen-purged for fogproof operation.
Optical Performance
With its 3x low magnification, the riflescope provides a wide field of view, perfect for driven hunts or quick target acquisition in dense terrain. At 18x high magnification, it transforms into a precise long-range optic, capable of reaching targets out to 800 meters and beyond. The 50 mm objective lens ensures optimal brightness, while extra-low dispersion glass reduces chromatic aberration, producing a sharp, true-color image across the entire field of view. The illuminated reticle guarantees visibility against dark or cluttered backgrounds, providing hunters with confidence in variable conditions.
Precision Adjustments
- Click Value: 1/4 MOA (7.25 mm at 100 m) for accurate and repeatable adjustments.
- Total Adjustment Range: 70 MOA for both elevation and windage.
- Return-to-Zero Function: Ensures quick resets after ballistic adjustments.
Ergonomics & Shooter Comfort
- Eye Relief: 100 mm, preventing scope bite even on heavy calibers.
- Exit Pupil: 8.3 mm at 3x, down to 2.7 mm at 18x.
- Field of View: 12.2 m at 100 m (3x) down to 2.0 m at 100 m (18x).
- Length: 360 mm for balanced handling on hunting rifles.
- Weight: 730 g, lightweight for its magnification class.
Durability & Build Quality
The Continental x6 3-18x50 SFP is built to endure tough hunting environments. Made from a 6061-T6 aluminum alloy monotube, it withstands the recoil of calibers up to .338 and is shockproof to 750 g. Fully nitrogen purged, it is fogproof and waterproof to 1 m for 30 minutes, ensuring reliable use in rain, snow, and humidity. The matte black anodized finish reduces glare and enhances durability in the field.
Technical Specifications
| Model |
SCOL-65 Continental x6 3-18x50 SFP Hunting Riflescope |
| Magnification |
3–18x |
| Objective Lens Diameter |
50 mm |
| Tube Diameter |
30 mm monotube |
| Focal Plane |
Second Focal Plane (SFP) |
| Reticle |
Etched-glass VET-10BDC with illuminated center dot |
| Illumination |
6 brightness levels |
| Click Value |
1/4 MOA (7.25 mm at 100 m) |
| Adjustment Range |
70 MOA elevation & windage |
| Eye Relief |
100 mm |
| Exit Pupil |
8.3 mm – 2.7 mm |
| Field of View |
12.2 m – 2.0 m at 100 m |
| Length |
360 mm |
| Weight |
730 g |
| Construction Material |
6061-T6 aluminum alloy |
| Finish |
Matte black anodized |
| Shock Resistance |
750 g tested, rated up to .338 caliber |
| Waterproofing |
1 m depth for 30 minutes |
| Fogproofing |
Fully nitrogen purged |
| Battery Type |
CR2032 |
Summary
The Vector Optics Continental x6 3-18x50 SFP Hunting Riflescope (SCOL-65) combines a wide magnification range, superior German optics, and rugged durability into a compact, hunter-focused design. With its illuminated BDC reticle, outstanding light transmission, and reliable turret system, it is the perfect scope for stalking, stand hunting, and long-range precision. Lightweight yet tough, it is an excellent choice for hunters who require premium optics without compromise.
