ZeroTech Thrive 4-16x50

• 4-16x magnification range: Covers the gap between general hunting distances and more deliberate longer shots, giving the scope enough flexibility for open-country stalking, varmint work, and range practice without changing optics.
• 50 mm objective lens: The larger front lens helps maintain a brighter sight picture as magnification increases, which is especially useful in the low-light periods when game is often most active.
• Capped multi-turn turrets: Audible 0.25 MOA adjustments allow precise zeroing while the capped design helps prevent accidental movement when the rifle is carried through scrub, on a vehicle, or in a case.
• Side parallax from 10 m to infinity: Fine parallax correction keeps the target and reticle on the same focal plane across a wide range of distances, improving aiming precision for both close-range setup work and longer shots.
• 30 mm 6061-T6 aluminium tube: The one-piece main tube provides the strength expected for regular field use while still keeping the scope compact enough for practical hunting rifle builds.

About the ZeroTech Thrive Series

ZeroTech Thrive is the brand’s standard variable-power riflescope family, positioned as an accessible line for hunters and shooters who want practical features without moving into the more specialized Thrive HD range. The series includes conventional hunting magnification formats as well as low-power variable optics, so it covers everything from general stalking rifles to more versatile crossover setups for field and range use.

Within the series, ZeroTech offers familiar reticle formats such as PHR, G4, ZEROPLEX, and Mildot variants, allowing the same basic platform to suit different shooting styles. That makes the Thrive line easy to match to a straightforward hunting rifle, a general-purpose centrefire, or a rifle used for occasional distance work. The design philosophy is simple and field-focused: useful magnification ranges, practical turret layouts, and optical performance aimed at clear target definition in real hunting light rather than bench-only use. In ZeroTech’s lineup, Thrive sits as a versatile all-round series with the broadest appeal, especially for shooters who value a conventional riflescope format with dependable mechanics and uncomplicated operation.

About the ZeroTech Thrive 4-16x50

The ZeroTech Thrive 4-16x50 is built around a magnification range that suits rifles expected to do more than one job. At 4x, it remains manageable for shorter shots and fast target acquisition in broken terrain, while 16x gives enough image scale for careful shot placement on smaller targets or for stretching distance on the range. The 50.00 mm objective supports this upper-end magnification by helping preserve image brightness when light starts to fade.

This model uses a Second Focal Plane (SFP) layout in the Thrive 4-16x50 configurations offered by ZeroTech, which keeps the reticle visually consistent as magnification changes. In practical use, that makes the sight picture easier to read at lower power and less visually busy for general hunting. The exact reticle pattern varies by version, but the platform is intended to balance straightforward aiming with enough precision for more deliberate shooting.

The mechanical setup also reflects that field-first role. Capped turrets with 0.25 MOA clicks are better suited to a hunting rifle that is zeroed carefully and then carried extensively, because the caps protect settings from being knocked off zero. A 30 mm main tube provides the internal adjustment range expected for centrefire use, while parallax adjustment from 10 m to infinity helps keep the image and reticle properly aligned across a wide span of shooting distances. At 331.00 mm and 670.00 g, it remains substantial enough for stable handling without becoming oversized for a practical mountain or general hunting setup.

About ZeroTech

ZeroTech Optics was founded in Australia in 2018 by Tasco Sales (AUST) Pty Ltd. The company focuses on sport optics for hunters, shooters, and outdoor users, with a catalogue that includes riflescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, and reflex sights. Its riflescope lineup spans families such as Vengeance, Thrive, and Trace, each aimed at a different level of feature set and application.

ZeroTech states that its Australian team handles the design, engineering, and quality assurance of its riflescopes, with an emphasis on proprietary reticles and precision turret systems. The brand expanded internationally after establishing a United States base in 2020. In this category, ZeroTech has built its reputation around practical field optics that combine straightforward operation, durable construction, and reticle options tailored to real hunting and shooting use.

Main Features

• Magnification: 4.00 x - 16.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
• Turret type: Capped
• Turret locking: No
• Zero stop: No
• Turret turns: MT - Multi Turn
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• Click value: 0.25 MOA
• Elevation adjustment range: 17.45 mrad / 60.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 17.45 mrad / 60.00 MOA
• Eye relief: 86.00 mm - 91.00 mm
• Field of view at 100 m: 9.80 m - 2.40 m
• Exit pupil: 12.50 mm - 3.00 mm
• Parallax adjustment: 10 m to inf.
• Length: 331.00 mm
• Weight: 670.00 g
• Housing material: 6061-T6 aluminium
• Colour: Black

Warranty

10 years. ZeroTech states a 10-year warranty for this riflescope, providing defined long-term coverage for normal ownership and field use.

In the Box

• Soft Neoprene Cover
• Instruction Manual
• High Quality Microfibre Cloth