SIG SAUER WHISKEY4 4-16X44mm 30mm Tube First Focal Plane/FFP Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 44 mm
- 4x
- Hunting
- Better rated than 58%
A capable illuminated FFP hunting scope with a genuinely locking zero turret, priced below scopes it was directly compared against in owner testing.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.6★ across 16 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
16 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Sig Sauer's WHISKEY4 4-16x44mm SOW44002 is a first focal plane rifle scope on a 30mm tube, weighing 24.7 oz and running its illuminated MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 reticle off a single CR2032 battery. Built for hunters who want holdover accuracy at any zoom level.
Because the reticle sits in the front focal plane, its MOA subtensions stay true whether you're at 4x or 16x, so holdover and windage marks don't need power ring math. The LockDown Zero System locks the elevation turret at true zero after you dial for a shot, and one buyer who cross-shopped it against Arken and Vector Tauron scopes found it lighter than both, though with more edge distortion.
- First focal plane MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 reticle
- Argon-purged, waterproof to IPX6 and fogproof
- 30mm tube with 0.25 MOA click adjustments
- LockDown Zero System locks turret at true zero
Who it's for
Hunters and long-range shooters who want a front focal plane scope with an illuminated reticle and a turret that locks back to zero after elevation adjustments. Less suited to shooters who prioritize edge-to-edge glass clarity above all else.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers found the optics comparable in center clarity to pricier scopes like the Swampfox Kentucky Long, with lighter weight than the Arken and Vector Tauron models they cross-shopped it against, and praised the 25 clicks per revolution on the elevation turret. Complaints centered on more noticeable edge distortion and a 50 yard parallax minimum; one buyer felt clearer 4-16x44 scopes exist for the same money.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- FFP reticle keeps holdover accurate across the full zoom
- Elevation turret locks back to true zero
- Flip-back lens caps and throw lever included
- Daylight-bright illuminated reticle per owner comparison
- Edge distortion more noticeable than some rivals per reviewer
- Parallax doesn't focus below 50 yards
Performance notes
The front focal plane design keeps the MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 reticle's subtensions accurate at every magnification from 4x to 16x, so holdovers don't shift as you zoom. Argon gas purging handles the fogproofing and IPX6 waterproofing, while the removable throw lever speeds up power changes in the field. Elevation adjustments run 0.25 MOA per click, and the LockDown Zero System physically stops and locks the turret at zero once you return from a dialed shot.
Specifications
| Brand | Sig Sauer |
|---|---|
| Model | SOW44002 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 44 mm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Integral Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Product |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 - Illuminated |
| Field Of View | 26.9 Feet |
| Item Type Name | Holster |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG SAUER WHISKEY4 4-16X44mm 30mm Tube First Focal Plane/FFP RiflescopeThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 16 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Sig Sauer SOW44002
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Sig Sauer WHISKEY4 SOW44002 use a first or second focal plane reticle?
First focal plane. The reticle's MOA subtensions grow and shrink with magnification, so holdover marks stay accurate at any power from 4x to 16x.
What battery does the SOW44002's illuminated reticle use?
A single CR2032, per the listed specifications.
How much does the SOW44002 weigh?
24.7 oz, with a 30mm main tube and 44mm objective lens.