VORTEX SON-412 SONORA 4-12X44 DEAD HOLD BDC

The Vortex Sonora 4-12x44 Riflescope (SON-412) is a second focal plane hunting and general-purpose rifle scope built to deliver clear optics, reliable zero retention, and practical holdover references at a price point that makes it accessible to a wide range of shooters. This 4-12x44 hunting riflescope with Dead-Hold BDC reticle is a dependable option for deer hunters, youth shooters stepping up to a full-size optic, and anyone building a capable field rifle without overspending on glass.

Key Features

• Part number: SON-412
• Magnification: 4x to 12x
• Objective lens diameter: 44mm
• Focal plane: Second focal plane
• Reticle: Dead-Hold BDC, MOA, non-illuminated
• Eye relief: 4.0 inches
• Field of view: 24.7 feet at 100 yards on low power, 8.4 feet at 100 yards on high power
• Tube diameter: 1 inch, single-piece aircraft-grade aluminum
• Turret style: Capped
• Adjustment graduation: 1/4 MOA per click
• Travel per rotation: 15 MOA
• Max elevation adjustment: 60 MOA
• Max windage adjustment: 60 MOA
• Parallax setting: Fixed at 100 yards
• Overall length: 13.5 inches
• Weight: 15.8 oz
• Finish: Matte black, hard-coat anodized
• Vortex VIP Lifetime Warranty

Special Features

• The Dead-Hold BDC reticle provides hash marks and open circles calibrated for bullet drop at common hunting distances, giving you defined holdover points without requiring turret adjustments between shots at varying ranges.
• A locking diopter on the fast-focus eyepiece lets you dial in a sharp reticle image to your eye and lock it in place, preventing the focus setting from drifting during field use or between shooting sessions.
• The single-piece aluminum tube is nitrogen-purged and o-ring sealed, delivering waterproof and fogproof performance across rain, cold, and humid field conditions.
• Fully multi-coated lenses apply proprietary anti-reflective coatings to every air-to-glass surface, maximizing light transmission for a brighter sight picture during low-light hunting windows.
• Hard-coat anodization over the exterior aluminum provides a low-glare matte surface that reduces shine in the field and adds a durable layer of protection against scratches and wear.
• The 1-inch tube diameter makes the SON-412 compatible with a wide inventory of standard rings and bases, keeping your mounting options broad and hardware costs low.
• Rugged construction throughout the body is built to absorb the demands of hard field use across a variety of centerfire and rimfire rifle platforms.

Practical Benefits

• The 4x low end gives you a wide field of view for close shots in timber or brush, while 12x extends your range enough for open-country deer hunting and target shooting out to several hundred yards.
• At 15.8 ounces and 13.5 inches overall, this scope keeps your rifle light and balanced, which matters most on all-day hunts or when handing a rifle to a younger shooter.
• The 4-inch eye relief gives shooters extra clearance at the eyepiece, making it a comfortable fit on rifles with sharper impulse and for shooters who wear glasses in the field.
• The fixed 100-yard parallax simplifies your setup entirely, removing an adjustment variable that would otherwise require management at every range distance.
• Compatible with standard 1-inch rings and bases, the SON-412 mounts directly to virtually any rifle with a drilled and tapped receiver or Picatinny rail without specialty hardware.
• Whether you are setting up a first hunting rifle, fitting a youth shooter with their own dedicated scope, or building an affordable whitetail rig that simply works every season, the Vortex Sonora 4-12x44 (SON-412) gives you a clean sight picture and a proven zero without complication.

The Vortex Sonora 4-12x44 Riflescope (SON-412) with the Dead-Hold BDC reticle is a practical choice for hunters and new shooters who need a durable, no-fuss optic that covers common field distances and holds zero through demanding seasonal conditions.