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CenterPoint 4-16x44 SF Review
I've been searching around for a new scope in either 3-12x44 or 4-16x44 with side focus and Mil Dot reticle. I had my choices narrowed down to either the Hawke Varmit or Leapers SWAT, both in 4-16x44. Then I noticed CP had a new model out, so I asked Eric if he could possibly bring some in, and as usual he came through once again...
Picked it up yesterday and gave it a quick inspection (haven't even got it mounted on a rifle yet). Being a $155 Chinese-made scope I wasn't expecting too much from it, but I gotta admit I'm pretty impressed with it so far! Finish seems very good and uniform with no obvious flaws anywhere that I could see and comes with flip open lens caps and a set of 1" Weaver rings. The only thing I would have liked to see it come with is a sunshade (which it doesn't) but not a huge deal.
Scope measures 13 1/8" long (without flip open caps attached) and weighs 20.4 Oz... 2.6 Oz heavier than the Hawke, roughly the same length (CP is 3/8" shorter) and $65 cheaper. 8.1 Oz lighter, 1 3/8" shorter and $25 cheaper than the Leapers SWAT.
The Mil Dot reticle is nice and crisp, not too thin or thick, just right IMO. The 44mm objective is also a nice touch. I compared it to my CP 4-16x40 right at dusk last night and as expected, the 44mm was noticeably brighter. Glass is crystal clear and even at 6-8 power still focused down to 7 or 8 yards perfectly.
Pics of the new glass:
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The only part I'm not sure of is this thing-a-ma-jig found on the underside of scope. What the heck is it?:huh:
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Also picked up a sidewheel for it too. Would have preferred a 3", but 4" was all that was available:
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All in all, I'm pretty impressed so far. Looking forward to getting it mounted and trying her out at range.
