Vector Optics SCOC-13II Grimlock 1-6x24SFP GenII – A Practical Assessment
When buying a scope, it's not the longest spec sheet that counts – it's whether it suits your application.
The Vector Optics SCOC-13II Grimlock 1-6x24SFP GenII is an honest Vector Optics solution for sport shooting and hunting: above-average performance in the budget to lower mid-range segment, but deliberately not classified as a robust law enforcement/duty optic.
LPVO logic: 1x for quick target acquisition with both eyes open, higher magnification for precise aiming at medium distances.
Why this product?
✔ Clear classification by magnification, focal plane, and click value
✔ Suitable for normal hunting and range applications
✔ Good value for money without premium or duty marketing
✔ Practical: Zero, clicks, mounting height, and eye relief are crucial
Key Features
- Clear classification by magnification, focal plane, and click value
- Suitable for normal hunting and range applications
- Good value for money without premium or duty marketing
- Practical: Zero, clicks, mounting height, and eye relief are crucial
- For beginners to advanced users who want a usable setup
- Not intended as a replacement for uncompromising high-end government optics
Our Assessment
Our assessment: The Vector Optics SCOC-13II Grimlock 1-6x24SFP GenII is particularly interesting if you want a functional scope that performs better in everyday use than its price might suggest. Vector Optics is not EOTECH, Kahles, or Schmidt & Bender – and this honest classification is important. For normal sport shooting, everyday hunting, and many hunting applications, you get a very good price-performance ratio.
FFP means: holdovers are accurate at every magnification.
Instructor's Tip: mount first, then zero – not the other way around.
Tighten the mount cleanly and evenly, check eye relief and level, then zero. For MIL: 0.1 MIL = approx. 1 cm at 100 m, 2 cm at 200 m, 3 cm at 300 m. For MOA: 1 MOA ≈ 2.9 cm at 100 m.
Who is it suitable for?
Suitable for: Sport shooters, hunters, and range users looking for a strong budget/mid-range optic.
Not suitable for: Users who expect uncompromising law enforcement/duty robustness, extreme low-light performance, or premium tracking.
Features & Operation
- Deliberately choose magnification range based on use: 1–6x for speed, high magnification for detailed work
- Check parallax if you are working precisely at a distance
- Illumination helps with quick acquisition but doesn't replace a clean reticle
- Mounting height and eye relief determine fast aiming
Technical Data – Explained Simply
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Model: SCOC-13II Grimlock Gen II
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Magnification: 1–6x
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Reticle: VTC-3 (L4-like), SFP
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Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm (0.94 in)
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Eyepiece Diameter: 35 mm (1.38 in)
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Eyepiece Length: 47 mm (1.85 in)
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Tube: 30 mm Monotube (1.18 in)
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Length: 265 mm (10.4 in)
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Weight: 437 g (15.4 oz)
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Click Adjustment: 1/2 MOA
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Adjustment Range: 60 MOA Elevation / 60 MOA Windage
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Parallax: 100 yds fixed (91.44 m)
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Focal Plane: SFP – Reticle remains optically the same size
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MOA Explained: 1 MOA is approx. 2.9 cm at 100 m; 1/4 MOA approx. 0.73 cm and 1/2 MOA approx. 1.45 cm
Scope of Delivery
- Vector Optics Grimlock 1-6x24 SFP Gen II
- Mount for 11 mm Dovetail or 21 mm Picatinny (please select)
- CR2032 battery
- Cleaning cloth
- Flip-Up Caps
Note:
Always check compatibility, mounting, secure fit, and function before use. For optics or point-of-impact relevant parts, shoot a control series after each mounting. Vector Optics is a strong budget to mid-range solution for civilian applications – not to be classified as uncompromising law enforcement/duty equipment.
FAQ
What is this scope useful for?
For normal hunting and sport shooting applications, if you are looking for a usable optic in the lower to mid-price range. It is not a law enforcement/duty optic like an EOTECH or high-end military system, but it is strong for realistic civilian use.
What does the magnification mean in practice?
Low magnification helps with quick target acquisition and movement. High magnification provides more detail but requires a clean aiming position, appropriate parallax, and a steady rest.
What is important when zeroing?
First, check the mount, then zero cleanly at 100 m. Then check the click value: 0.1 MIL = approx. 1 cm at 100 m, 1 MOA = approx. 2.9 cm at 100 m.
Is this scope intended for tough professional use?
No, honestly speaking: Vector Optics is a strong budget/mid-range solution for sport shooters and hunters, but not intended as an uncompromising duty optic for law enforcement operations.
Which mount is suitable?
Tube diameter, mounting height, and the rifle itself are decisive. A reproducible fit without tension and with sufficient eye relief is important.
Especially with Vector Optics, the correct classification determines the benefit: choose not only by data sheet, but by application, mounting, target distance, and real-world use.
