Nikko Stirling Target Master 4-16x44

• 4-16x magnification range: covers precise rimfire and centrefire target work from shorter distances out to longer-range practice, with enough top-end magnification for careful shot placement without giving up useful low-power versatility.
• 44 mm objective with multi-coated lenses: helps maintain a bright, clear sight picture and good contrast, which makes aiming easier on dark targets and during longer sessions on the range.
• Illuminated SFP Half Mil Dot reticle: keeps the aiming pattern visually consistent through the zoom range, while the glass-etched design remains visible and durable for repeatable target use.
• 1/8 MOA tactical turrets with lockable zero-retention rings: allow fine correction for precise zeroing and deliberate adjustment work, while helping the scope return to a known setting after changes.
• Side focus from 9.1 m to infinity: lets the shooter remove parallax at short and extended distances, improving image sharpness and reducing aiming error when shooting from the bench or in field positions.

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 precise controls and a robust 30 mm platform. Within the Nikko Stirling lineup, this family sits as a purpose-focused option for shooters who value repeatable turret adjustment, useful magnification ranges, and a reticle designed for measured holdover and reference work rather than simple hunting use.

The series uses 30 mm hard-alloy tubes, multi-coated lenses, and a construction that is waterproof, shockproof, and nitrogen-filled. That combination gives the scopes the mechanical stability expected for regular range use while helping them stay clear in changing weather and temperature conditions. Across the range, Nikko Stirling offers models including 4-16x44, 5-20x50, and 6-24x56, all built around the same target-oriented concept. A key characteristic of the series is its illuminated, glass-etched Half Mil Dot reticle, paired with side-saddle focus adjustment and lockable target turrets. In practice, that makes the Targetmaster 30mm line well suited to shooters who need a clear aiming reference, controlled parallax adjustment, and turret handling that supports careful zeroing and repeatable corrections.

About the Nikko Stirling Target Master 4-16x44

The Nikko Stirling Target Master 4-16x44 is the most compact high-magnification model in the Targetmaster 30mm family, making it a sensible fit for target rifles, rimfire setups, and general precision shooting where moderate size matters as much as useful magnification. Its 4-16x range gives the shooter enough flexibility for closer paper targets at the low end and more exact aiming at longer distances on the high end, while the 44 mm objective keeps the scope slimmer and lighter than larger objective target optics.

The scope uses a second focal plane illuminated reticle, which keeps the reticle appearance consistent as magnification changes. That is especially useful for shooters who prefer a familiar sight picture at every power setting. The glass-etched Half Mil Dot pattern adds durability and gives clear aiming references for holdover and target alignment, while the illumination helps the reticle stand out when the target background is dark, though it is not intended as a bright daylight aiming system.

For adjustment work, the 1/8 MOA tactical turrets support finer corrections than coarser hunting-style clicks, which is helpful when zeroing carefully or making small changes on the range. The lockable zero-retention ring design adds confidence when returning to a known setting. A side-focus parallax system from 9.1 m to infinity makes the scope especially useful for rimfire and short-range target shooting, where close-distance parallax correction can have a noticeable effect on image sharpness and point-of-aim consistency. With its 30 mm tube, nitrogen-filled construction, and waterproof, fogproof, shockproof build, this riflescope is designed for regular use in demanding range and field conditions.

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 catalogue that covers riflescopes, reflex sights, binoculars, and laser rangefinders. Its riflescope families include Diamond Hunting, Diamond FFP, Metor, Panamax, Airking, and Mountmaster, showing a broad emphasis on practical optics for different shooting disciplines rather than a single narrow niche.

Within that range, Nikko Stirling has built a reputation around accessible, purpose-built optics that match specific uses, from general hunting scopes to first focal plane target models and compact red dot sights. Its reflex sight line includes the PRO-T5, PRO-T4, and XT4, while the NSLRF range covers laser rangefinders. That breadth is relevant here because the Targetmaster series reflects the same design approach: straightforward features, application-specific reticles, and mechanical layouts intended for real shooting use.

Main Features

• Magnification: 4.00 x - 16.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 44.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Reticle illumination: Yes
• Click value: 3.5mm/100m - 1/8MOA
• Turret type: Tactical
• Zero stop: No
• Turret turns: MT - Multi Turn
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• 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: 2.20 m/100m - 8.80 m/100m
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax adjustment range: 9.1 m to infinity
• Exit pupil: 2.75 mm - 11.00 mm
• Lens coatings: Multicoated
• Length: 371.00 mm
• Weight: 670.00 g
• Housing: 30mm hard-alloy tube
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Made in: China

Warranty

Nikko Stirling covers this riflescope for 2 years. That warranty period suits a target optic intended for regular range use and gives clear, time-defined support for the product.