Description
The Crimson Trace Hardline Pro 4-16x50mm is the kind of scope that quietly earns respect the more time you spend behind it. Built for target and tactical shooting, it runs a first focal plane MR1-MIL reticle, meaning your subtensions and holdovers scale with the image no matter where you set the magnification. That's the feature people used to pay a whole lot more to get, and it's baked right in here. Glass is fully multi-coated with Crimson Trace's MOC treatment, and paired with the 50mm objective you get bright, clean images that hold up well into low light. Field testing has repeatedly put light transmission right around the 90 percent mark, which is why folks report picking out targets well before and after legal light.
What Makes the Hardline Pro Reticle Work
The MR1-MIL is a glass-etched, illuminated reticle with a fine .05 mil center dot and 0.2 mil reference marks along the crosshair for precise wind holds. It's a clean, uncluttered layout without a Christmas-tree grid, so if you like to dial elevation and hold for wind, this design gets out of your way. Illumination runs through multiple brightness settings with an off position between each, and the red glow is subtle enough to help in dim conditions without washing out your target. You can even range a target of known size right off the reticle if you're caught without a rangefinder.
Turrets and Build on the Hardline Pro
The exposed turrets click in 0.1 mil increments with positive, audible feedback, and the elevation turret includes a zero stop and revolution indicator so you can dial hard and always find your way back to zero. That zero stop is a genuine confidence builder when you're making adjustments under pressure. The 30mm tube is machined from aerospace-grade aluminum, then nitrogen purged and O-ring sealed for waterproof, fogproof, shockproof reliability. Side parallax adjustment starts at 50 yards, which is handy for closer precision work.
Keep in mind you'll need 30mm rings to mount it, sold separately. Every Crimson Trace scope is backed by their full lifetime warranty, so this one is built to ride along for the long haul.
Key Specifications
- Magnification: 4-16x
- Objective Lens: 50mm
- Tube Diameter: 30mm
- Focal Plane: First Focal Plane (FFP)
- Reticle: Illuminated CT Custom MR1-MIL (glass-etched)
- Click Value: 0.1 MIL
- Eye Relief: 3.6 to 4 in
- Turrets: Exposed, zero-reset with zero stop
- Illumination: Yes, multiple brightness settings
- Battery: CR-2032
- Material: Aerospace-grade aluminum
- Length: 14.8 in
- Finish: Matte Black
- MPN: 01-01030
- UPC: 810048570409
What’s Included
- Hardline Pro 4-16x50mm riflescope
- Sunshade
- Scope caps
- Lens cloth
- CR-2032 battery
- Turret adjustment tool
- User manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hardline Pro 4-16×50 a first or second focal plane scope?
This model (MPN 01-01030) is a true first focal plane scope. That means the MR1-MIL reticle grows and shrinks with the image as you zoom, so your mil holdovers and ranging references stay accurate at any magnification. It's a big reason this scope stands out in its class.
Do I need to buy scope rings separately for the Hardline Pro?
Yes. The Hardline Pro uses a 30mm tube and does not ship with rings or a mount. You'll want a quality set of 30mm rings or a one-piece mount matched to your rifle and cheek weld for a proper setup.
Does the MR1-MIL reticle have illumination and a zero stop?
It does. The glass-etched MR1-MIL reticle is illuminated with several brightness settings and an off position between each. The elevation turret also includes a zero stop and revolution indicator, so you can dial elevation and reliably return to your zero every time.
How does the Hardline Pro perform in low light?
Very well for its price range. The 50mm objective and fully multi-coated MOC glass deliver light transmission measured right around 90 percent in field testing. Reviewers regularly report identifying targets roughly 30 minutes before and after legal light.




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