Buy the Vector Optics Continental x8 6-48×56 ED MIL Rifle Scope Benchrest in India — the most powerful and most optically advanced benchrest scope available at AirGun King. Built for F-Class, Field Target, and precision benchrest competition, the Continental x8 combines German Schott HT glass, ED glass, LaREE lens engineering, and VePRO FMC coatings to deliver over 93% light transmission — the clearest, brightest, most detailed view at high magnification of any scope in the AirGun King range.

Optical Parameters

Mechanical Parameters

Why 48x Magnification Matters for Benchrest and Field Target

Benchrest and Field Target competition demands the absolute maximum from an optical system. At 48x magnification, details that are invisible at 16x or 24x become clearly resolved — the precise center of a bull-eye, the edge of a field target kill zone, the minute point of aim needed for a 10-shot group measured in millimetres. The Continental x8’s 6-48x range gives the competitor full flexibility — dial down to 6x for target location and range estimation, dial up to 48x for maximum precision aiming on the shot.

Key Features of the Continental x8 6-48×56 ED MIL Rifle Scope Benchrest

• 6-48x Variable Magnification — the highest magnification range of any scope available at AirGun King; purpose-built for benchrest, F-Class, and Field Target competition
• VCO-5 MIL Reticle with 0.01 MIL Center Dot — ultra-fine 0.01 MIL center dot allows sub-MOA aiming precision; the VCO-5 MIL reticle provides full holdover reference capability for competition use
• German Schott HT Glass — premium High Transmission optical glass from Schott AG, Germany’s premier optical glass manufacturer; the foundation of the scope’s exceptional light transmission
• LaREE HD Lens System — Vector Optics’ proprietary high-definition lens engineering for maximum resolution and edge-to-edge clarity at 48x
• VePRO FMC Coating — Fully Multi-Coated lens surfaces across every glass-to-air interface for maximum anti-reflection performance
• ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass — eliminates chromatic aberration completely at high magnification; no colour fringing at 48x even on high-contrast targets
• >93% Light Transmission — the combined result of all four optical technologies; vivid, bright, and crystal-clear images even at maximum magnification
• 0.05 MIL Click Value — ultra-fine turret adjustment increments for the most precise zeroing and elevation dialling available; finer than the 1/10 MIL clicks on the Veyron GenII
• 30mm Monotube with 14 MIL Elevation Range — 30mm body provides 14 MIL of total elevation adjustment for long-range compensation
• Zero Stop — physical stop at the zeroed elevation position; return to competition zero instantly after making elevation adjustments without counting clicks
• Side Focus from 10 Yards — side parallax adjustment wheel focuses from a minimum of 10 yards; essential for Field Target competition where precise distance discrimination is part of the scoring
• 11-Gear Illumination — 11 brightness levels for the reticle illumination; improves reticle contrast against dark backgrounds in low-light competition conditions
• 56mm Objective Lens — large 56mm objective for maximum light gathering at high magnification, maintaining image brightness even at 48x

Continental x8 – Built for Three Competition Disciplines

The Continental x8 6-48×56 is specifically designed for three of the most demanding precision shooting disciplines:

• Benchrest — 48x magnification and 0.01 MIL center dot for sub-millimetre group shooting at fixed distances
• F-Class — VCO-5 MIL reticle and 0.05 MIL turrets for precise elevation and windage dialling at long range; zero stop for consistent return to base zero
• Field Target — side focus from 10 yards for precise parallax-based distance ranging; essential for Field Target scoring where target distance must be estimated through the scope

Continental x8 vs Sentinel-X – Which Benchrest Scope Should You Choose?

Both are Vector Optics benchrest scopes available at AirGun King. The Sentinel-X 10-40×50 is optimised exclusively for 25-metre indoor benchrest with its patent center dot reticle sized for the 2mm bull-eye. The Continental x8 6-48×56 is the outdoor precision competition scope — higher magnification, larger objective, ED glass, MIL reticle, side focus, and zero stop for F-Class, Field Target, and outdoor benchrest at extended distances. For indoor 25m benchrest, choose the Sentinel-X. For outdoor precision competition, choose the Continental x8.

Available exclusively at AirGun King — India’s most trusted airgun retailer. Free shipping across India on orders above ₹10,000.

Frequently Asked Questions – Vector Optics Continental x8 6-48×56 ED MIL Rifle Scope Benchrest

What is the Vector Optics Continental x8 6-48×56 ED MIL Rifle Scope Benchrest used for?

It is designed for F-Class, Field Target, and outdoor precision benchrest competition. The 48x maximum magnification, 0.01 MIL center dot, side focus from 10 yards, 0.05 MIL turrets, and zero stop make it the most capable competition scope available at AirGun King India.

What is the click value of the Continental x8 turrets?

The Continental x8 uses 0.05 MIL per click turret adjustments — the finest click value of any scope in the AirGun King range, allowing ultra-precise zeroing and elevation dialling for competition use.

What glass technology does the Continental x8 use?

It combines four optical technologies: German Schott HT glass, LaREE HD lens engineering, VePRO FMC fully multi-coated surfaces, and ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass — delivering over 93% light transmission and complete elimination of chromatic aberration at 48x magnification.

What is the side focus range on the Continental x8?

The side focus parallax adjustment starts from a minimum of 10 yards — essential for Field Target competition where precise distance discrimination through parallax adjustment is part of the scoring system.

What is the difference between the Continental x8 and the Sentinel-X?

The Sentinel-X 10-40×50 is optimised for 25-metre indoor benchrest with a patent center dot reticle sized for the 2mm bull-eye. The Continental x8 6-48×56 ED MIL Rifle Scope Benchrest is the outdoor precision competition scope — higher magnification (48x), larger objective (56mm), ED glass, MIL reticle, side focus, and zero stop for F-Class, Field Target, and outdoor benchrest.

What is the price of the Vector Optics Continental x8 in India?

The Vector Optics Continental x8 6-48×56 ED MIL Rifle Scope Benchrest is priced at ₹95,000 at AirGun King, with free shipping across India on orders above ₹10,000.