Shilba Classic 4x40

• Fixed 4x magnification: A simple fixed-power layout keeps the sight picture consistent and easy to read, which helps with fast target acquisition and dependable hold placement at typical hunting distances.
• 40 mm objective lens: The larger front lens supports a bright, comfortable image and a generous 10.00 mm exit pupil, making the scope easier to use in low light and from less-than-perfect shooting positions.
• SFP R4-style reticle layout: With the reticle in the second focal plane, the aiming pattern stays visually bold at all times, which suits hunters who want a clear central view and quick reference points against dark game.
• Capped 1/4 MOA turrets: The capped adjustment system protects zero during transport and field use, while 7mm/100m - 1/4MOA clicks allow straightforward sight-in without exposed tactical controls.
• Nitrogen-filled weather-resistant build: Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction helps the scope stay usable through rain, temperature changes, and recoil, reducing interruptions in the field.

About the Shilba Classic Series

The Shilba Classic series sits in the brand’s hunting riflescope range as a straightforward line of traditional optics built around practical field use. Shilba’s official history links its earliest basic 4×32 and 4×40 riflescope models to 1975, and today the Classic family still follows that same idea: simple magnification choices, familiar handling, and dependable performance for everyday hunting and general sporting use.

Within the line, Shilba offers fixed-power models such as 4×32, 4×40, and 6×40, alongside illuminated IRG versions and a variable 3–9×40 model. Across the series, the emphasis is on Hi-Resolution lenses, aluminum construction, adjustable focus, and water- and fog-resistant design. That combination gives the Classic range a traditional format that suits stalking, short- to medium-range shooting, and users who prefer uncomplicated optics over more complex tactical layouts. The series is especially defined by its clear sight picture, conventional one-inch-class proportions, and reticle options centered on the R4 pattern, a style well suited to hunting in mixed light and varied terrain.

About the Shilba Classic 4x40

The Shilba Classic 4x40 is a fixed-power hunting riflescope built for shooters who want a simple, repeatable setup for medium-range shooting. A fixed 4x magnification avoids the extra controls and moving parts of a variable optic, so the image remains familiar every time the rifle is shouldered. That makes this model particularly suitable for stalking rifles, rimfire use, and general-purpose hunting where speed and consistency matter more than frequent magnification changes.

The 40.00 mm objective lens gives the scope a balanced profile: large enough to support a bright image, but still compact enough to keep the optic trim on lighter hunting rifles. Combined with the stated 10.00 mm exit pupil, it offers a forgiving view that is easier to align quickly, especially in lower light or awkward field positions. The reticle sits in the 2. focal plane - SFP, which means its apparent size stays constant to the eye. In practical use, that helps preserve a bold, easy-to-see aiming point rather than a reticle that appears finer or heavier as magnification changes.

This model uses capped turrets with 7mm/100m - 1/4MOA click adjustment, a layout that favors secure zero retention and straightforward sight-in over exposed dialing. The scope is also nitrogen filled and rated waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, helping it cope with rain, recoil, and temperature shifts. At 255.00 mm in length and 336.00 g in weight, it remains compact and easy to carry on a practical hunting rifle.

About Shilba

Shilba traces its origins to an optical workshop near Osaka, Japan, in 1960. In 1981, the owner of the Japanese factory sold the Shilba brand, its expertise, and its contacts to the current owners, helping establish the company’s later development in sporting optics. The brand’s range includes riflescopes, binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, and scope mounts and rings, showing a long-standing focus on field optics rather than a single product category.

A notable part of Shilba’s history is its connection to practical hunting use: in 1975, technicians from Argentina traveled to Japan to develop a riflescope for hare hunting, and the first 4×32 and 4×40 riflescope models sold out quickly. Shilba later expanded exports to neighboring Latin American countries in 2000 and began marketing its products in Spain in 2004. That background gives the brand a reputation built around accessible, traditional sporting optics with a strong emphasis on hunting applications.

Main Features

• Magnification: 4.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 40.00 mm
• Exit pupil: 10.00 mm
• Adjustment per click: 7mm/100m - 1/4MOA
• Turret type: Capped
• Turret locking: No
• Turret turns: MT - Multi Turn
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Reticle illumination: No
• Parallax adjustment: No
• Length: 255.00 mm
• Weight: 336.00 g
• Tube diameter: 25.4 mm
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Color: Black
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Country of origin: China

Warranty

Shilba Classic 4x40 is covered by a 5-year warranty.