Pinty
Pinty 3-9x40 AO Illuminated Rifle Scope
- Magnification Minimum: 3x
- Magnification Maximum: 9x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 40 mm
- Mounting Type: Picatinny Mount
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ASIN: B01M0WT285Model: 3-9x40AOCategory: Rifle Scopes
Overview
A 3-9x40 illuminated mil-dot rifle scope with 1/4 MOA hand-turn turrets, flip-open lens covers and a sunshade, priced as an entry-level optic for rimfire and lighter-recoil rifles.
- 3-9x true magnification with flip-open lens covers
- 1/4 MOA hand-turn windage and elevation with zero lock
- Included sunshade tube and picatinny mount
- Fully multi-coated, water and fog resistant lens
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clear glass at low-to-mid magnification for the price
- Held zero on .22LR and .223/5.56 in reviewer use
- Resettable turrets with zero lock
- Illuminated reticle useful in low light
Cons
- Clarity softens noticeably above about 5x
- Turret clicks do not always land exactly on the marked value
- At least one reviewer lost zero after mounting on a .308
- Isolated quality control issues reported, including a loose turret knob and a unit arriving used
Performance notes
The resettable 1/4 MOA turrets let you dial back to zero after sighting in, though one reviewer found the click count did not always match the marked MOA value exactly.
Specifications
| Brand | Pinty |
|---|---|
| Model | 3-9x40AO |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.06 poundslower than 66% of 238 rifle scopes |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 3x |
| Magnification Maximum | 9x |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Classic |
| Thread Type | 1913 |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Item Type Name | Hunting Scope |
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Frequently asked questions
Does it come with mounting hardware?
Yes, it includes a picatinny mount for 20mm rails along with the sunshade tube and flip-open covers.