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Yukon CRAFT

Yukon CRAFT

The Yukon Craft series of day scopes currently offer two variable models a 1.5 - 6 X 42IR here on test and a 3 – 12 X 56IR, and three fixed power options of 4 X 32, 7 X 50 and 8 X 56. Despite these being aimed at the firearms market you have no problem with the magnification affecting focus or parallax for medium range air rifle hunting.

IMPRESSIVE SPEC

Both variables offer identical specifications apart from of course their actual spec. With a fast focus ocular, ridged zoom ring with raised lug, 30mm body tubes and glass-etched reticules in the 2nd focal plane. So regardless of the magnification your set reticule size does not change in relation to the target.

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The reticule is of particular interest being a wide Dual-X type with a free-floating centre dot, that can be illuminated in red by an 11-poisition, drum rheostat on the left of the saddle. Power is from a single 3V CR2032 Lithium, button-type battery. The low profile windage and elevation turrets have chunky screw on cover caps. Turrets offer ¼ MOA clicks with 48 per turn and 10 full rotations top to bottom, which is generous.

According to the specification sheet, ‘nitrogen-filled optical channels protect against internal fogging and the fully multi-coated lenses ensure maximum light transmission, clarity and precise colour rendering. A high grade matte black anodized duraluminium body ensures high wear resistance and anti-glare properties.’

RATED AT

The lenses are rated as giving 92% light transmission, a high specification claim not often seen except on expensive optics. However, they gave a very good sight picture in the lowest light conditions. Coupled with the ‘lit’ reticule, this is a versatile scope even for the airgun hunter. At lowest magnification it also gives a wide field of view and even wound up to x6 magnification, I could clearly focus on targets at 20-yds and of course beyond.

In my opinion, this is an optic that shouldn’t be overlooked by any rifle shooter; personally I could easily find a place for it on a hunting combo where fast target acquisition, point and shoot tactics would be needed. All CRAFT scopes come fitted with rubber-armoured, flip-up protective front and rear lens caps, designed to open and close silently so not to alert your quarry.

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  • Click values:: ¼” MOA
  • Clicks per turn:: 48
  • Full rotations:: 10
  • Body Tube:: 30mm
  • FOV ft @ 100m:: 19.4 – 4.9m
  • Weight: 19.6oz
  • Length: 12.2”
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