SIG SAUER WHISKEY4 4-16X44mm 30mm Tube First Focal Plane/FFP Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 44 mm
- 4x
- Hunting
- Better rated than 58%
A lighter WHISKEY4 variant with the same locking zero turret and FFP reticle scaling, worth considering if you don't need an illuminated reticle.
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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.
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Overview
Sig Sauer's WHISKEY4 4-16x44mm SOW44001 is a first focal plane rifle scope on a 30mm tube that weighs 22.6 oz, lighter than other 4-16x44 configurations in the line. Its MOA Milling Hunter 2.0 reticle and LockDown Zero elevation turret target hunters who need repeatable zero after dialing for range.
This configuration's listed spec sheet includes no battery, so treat the reticle here as unilluminated rather than assume otherwise. What carries over from the line is the front focal plane layout, meaning the reticle's MOA marks scale correctly with magnification instead of only matching true value at one power setting. Reviewers who cross-shopped the WHISKEY4 against Arken, Vector Tauron and Swampfox scopes rated its center clarity close to the pricier Swampfox while noting more edge softness.
- First focal plane reticle scales with magnification
- 22.6 oz, lightest WHISKEY4 4-16x44 configuration listed
- 0.25 MOA click elevation and windage adjustment
- Argon-purged, IPX6 waterproof and fogproof
Who it's for
Hunters wanting a lighter FFP scope with a locking zero turret who don't need reticle illumination. Not the pick if you specifically want an illuminated aiming point for low light.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who cross-shopped this WHISKEY4 against the Arken 4-16, Vector Tauron 4-16 and Swampfox Kentucky Long said center clarity came close to the pricier Swampfox and weight beat all three comparisons, plus they liked the 25 clicks per turret revolution. The tradeoffs reviewers flagged were more edge distortion than those alternatives and a 50 yard parallax floor; one owner said clearer 4-16x44 scopes exist for the same price.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- FFP reticle scales correctly at any magnification
- Turret locks at true zero after elevation dialing
- Lighter than other 4-16x44 configs in the line
- Flip-back caps and throw lever included
- Spec sheet lists no battery, so likely unilluminated
- One reviewer found clearer scopes at the same price
Performance notes
As a front focal plane scope, the reticle subtensions on the SOW44001 change size with magnification, so a given MOA mark reads correctly whether you're at 4x or 16x rather than only at one reference power. The turret clicks in 0.25 MOA increments and physically locks at zero after dialing elevation for a shot, removing the guesswork of counting revolutions back down. Argon-purged construction handles the IPX6 waterproofing and fogproofing.
Specifications
| Brand | Sig Sauer |
|---|---|
| Model | SOW44001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 44 mm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Weaver Mount, Picatinny Mount, or Cantilever Mount for 30mm tube |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | item |
| 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 |
| Field Of View | 26.9 Feet |
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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 SOW44001
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the reticle on the SOW44001 illuminated?
The listed specifications don't include a battery for this configuration, which points to an unilluminated reticle.
What's the difference between the SOW44001 and heavier WHISKEY4 4-16x44 scopes?
This configuration weighs 22.6 oz, lighter than the 24.7 oz version, based on the specs provided.
Does the SOW44001 need re-zeroing after dialing elevation for a long shot?
No. The LockDown Zero System locks the turret at true zero, so returning to zero doesn't require counting revolutions.