Monstrum G2 1-4x24 First Focal Plane FFP Rifle Scope with Illuminated BDC Reticle
- Rifle Scope
- 24 mm
- 1x
- 4x
- More reviewed than 91%
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.3★ across 609 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
609 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A first focal plane 1-4x24 rifle scope with a rangefinder-style BDC reticle that keeps its ranging marks accurate at any magnification, illuminated in red or green. It comes packaged with picatinny rings, a sunshade, flip-up lens covers and a cleaning cloth, built on an aircraft-aluminum, nitrogen-charged 30mm tube.
- 1-4x24 first focal plane optic
- Red or green illuminated BDC reticle
- 30mm nitrogen-charged aircraft aluminum tube
- Includes rings, sunshade, flip-up covers and cleaning cloth
Who it's for
Suits AR and .308-platform shooters wanting an FFP scope with reliable holdovers under $300, including hunters using it dawn to dusk with illumination on. Not the best fit for shooters who need guaranteed illumination reliability every session.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several reviewers call this an unusually strong value for a first focal plane scope, citing quick zeroing and clear glass through a hunting season or hundreds of rounds. The complaints that recur are a battery cap that came loose under recoil for one buyer, illumination that stopped working on one color channel for another, and a crosshair that shifts slightly when the illumination dial is turned.
Performance notes
Because the reticle sits in the first focal plane, the BDC ranging marks scale with the image, so holdover estimates stay accurate whether you're at 1x or 4x rather than only at one fixed setting. Reviewers mounted it on AR platforms and a .308 chambering and reported it zeroed quickly and held through both range sessions and a season of hunting use, though a couple of buyers had the illumination or a battery component fail after moderate round counts.
Specifications
| Brand | Monstrum |
|---|---|
| Model | G2-BFFPS1424-R |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 24 mm |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny/Weaver |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | G2 1-4x24 FFP LPVO Scope, 30mm Medium Profile Scope Rings, Lens Cleaning Cloth, Spring Loaded Flip-up Lens Covers, Honeycomb Reflective Sunshade |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 1x |
| Magnification Maximum | 4x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | BDC |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | tactical |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monstrum G2 1-4x24 First Focal Plane FFP Rifle Scope with Illuminated BDC ReticleThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 609 | 4.0 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Monstrum G2-BFFPS1424-R
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What makes the Monstrum G2 different from a second focal plane scope?
Its reticle is first focal plane, so the BDC ranging marks stay accurate at any magnification instead of only one fixed zoom setting.
What accessories are included with the G2 1-4x24?
It ships with picatinny rings, a detachable honeycomb sunshade, flip-up lens covers and a cleaning cloth.
Has the illuminated reticle been reliable for buyers?
Most reviewers report it working well, though a small number describe the illumination or a battery-cap component failing.