Nikko Stirling Target Master 5-20x50

• 5-20x magnification range: Covers precise load development, benchrest work and small-target shooting at longer distances, while still backing off enough for easier target acquisition and a wider view when conditions change.
• 50 mm objective with multicoated lenses: The larger front lens and multicoated optics help maintain a brighter, clearer sight picture, which is useful when aiming at fine details or shooting in subdued light.
• Illuminated glass-etched Half Mil Dot reticle: The etched reticle stays clearly defined, and illumination helps the aiming point stand out against dark targets or shaded backgrounds without relying on heavy reticle thickness.
• 1/8 MOA tactical turrets with lockable zero-retention rings: Fine click values support careful zeroing and small corrections, while the turret design helps repeatable adjustment work for target shooting and hold refinement.
• Side focus from 9.1 m to infinity: Parallax adjustment on the left side makes it easier to sharpen the image and reduce aiming error across a wide range of distances without breaking shooting position.

About the Nikko Stirling Targetmaster 30mm Series

The Nikko Stirling Targetmaster 30mm series is built for tactical and competitive shooters who want a practical target scope with adjustment features suited to regular range use. Within the Nikko Stirling lineup, this family sits as a purpose-focused series for shooters who value repeatable turret work, a clear aiming system and a stronger 30 mm platform over a simpler hunting-style configuration. The series uses 30 mm hard-alloy tubes, giving the scopes a solid mechanical base while also supporting the optical layout used across the range.

A defining feature of the series is its illuminated glass-etched Half Mil Dot reticle, paired with side-saddle focus adjustment for easier parallax correction from the firing position. Multi-coated lenses are used throughout the line to improve contrast and image clarity, while the waterproof, shockproof and nitrogen-filled construction is intended for dependable use in changing weather and on recoiling rifles. The series includes 4-16x44, 5-20x50 and 6-24x56 models, so shooters can choose a format that suits anything from general target work to more distance-oriented precision shooting.

About the Nikko Stirling Target Master 5-20x50

The Nikko Stirling Target Master 5-20x50 is the mid-high magnification model in the Targetmaster 30mm line, aimed at shooters who need more precision at distance without moving into the bulkier top-end configurations. Its 5-20x zoom range gives it useful flexibility: lower magnification is easier for initial target pickup and positional shooting, while the upper end helps with fine aiming on small targets, group shooting and careful shot correction. The 50 mm objective supports a bright image for a scope in this class, which is especially helpful when target detail matters more than speed.

This model uses an illuminated SFP reticle, so the reticle appearance stays the same size through the zoom range. In practical use, that gives a consistently familiar sight picture, which many target shooters prefer for deliberate aiming. The glass-etched Half Mil Dot pattern remains crisp, and the illumination helps separate the aiming point from dark bullseyes or shaded backstops. Side focus adjustment from 9.1 m to infinity lets the shooter tune out parallax error and sharpen the image for anything from shorter-range practice to longer-range work.

The turret layout is equally range-oriented. 1/8 MOA clicks allow finer corrections than coarser hunting turrets, which is useful when zeroing carefully or walking impacts into the center. The tactical-style multi-turn turrets are designed for regular adjustment, and the lockable zero-retention ring system adds confidence when returning to a known zero. Combined with its 30 mm tube, nitrogen-filled waterproof and shockproof construction, and manageable 710 g weight, this riflescope suits target rifles and precision setups that benefit from repeatable adjustments and a clear, stable aiming image.

About Nikko Stirling

Nikko Stirling traces its beginnings to 1956, when it was established by Malcolm John Fuller. The brand focuses on sport optics for hunters and marksmen, with a product range that covers riflescopes, binoculars, reflex sights and laser rangefinders. Its riflescope families include Diamond Hunting, Diamond FFP, Metor, Panamax, Airking and Mountmaster, showing a broad emphasis on practical optics for field and range use rather than a single narrow specialty.

Within that portfolio, Nikko Stirling has built a reputation around accessible shooting optics with model lines tailored to different applications, from hunting scopes to target and tactical configurations. The company also offers binoculars in the Metor HD line, reflex sights such as the PRO-T5, PRO-T4 and XT4, and laser rangefinders in the NSLRF series. That breadth is relevant here because the Targetmaster riflescopes reflect the same focus on functional reticles, practical adjustment systems and durable construction for regular use on sporting rifles.

Main Features

• Magnification: 5.00 x - 20.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Reticle illumination: Yes
• Click value: 3.5mm/100m - 1/8MOA
• Elevation adjustment range: 8.72 mrad / 30.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 8.72 mrad / 30.00 MOA
• Eye relief: 90.00 mm - 100.00 mm
• Field of view: 1.80 m/100m - 7.20 m/100m
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax adjustment range: 9.1 m to infinity
• Turret type: Tactical
• Zero-Stop: No
• Turret turns: MT - Multi Turn
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• Lens coatings: Multicoated
• Housing: One piece high grade aircraft 30mm alloy main tube
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Length: 389.00 mm
• Weight: 710.00 g
• Made in: China

Warranty

2 years. This riflescope is covered by a two-year warranty period, making it a straightforward option for shooters who want clearly stated manufacturer support.