Common Rifle Scope Terminology

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If you are shopping for a new rifle scope, here are a few common terms that you probably should be aware of and understand. You don’t necessarily need to be an “expert” in these terms as much as understand what they mean and how they are tied to scopes: Parallax This is basically an optical … Read more

What Rifle Scope Magnification Should I Get?

If we were having the conversation about what power scope do you need 30 years ago, my responses would be far more limited because, back then, there just were not that many power ranges available on the market. The traditional 3×9 was pretty much the default to everything, and there were a few brands that … Read more

What’s the Best Vortex Scope for Hunting?

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When it comes to rifle scopes, one of the most common questions I see and hear at the gun store counter regarding Vortex Optics, is: “What’s the best Vortex scope for hunting?” Well, here’s the answer, and it’s kind of a long-winded one. To a point, a definitive answer will depend on exactly a number … Read more

Top 5 FFP Scopes Under 500 With Reviews

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If you are into long range shooting, then it’s rare to see or hear an online conversation about long range scopes, without the mention of FFP scope models. Although FFP scopes were predominately introduced for long range target shooting, they are quickly gaining favor with hunters who have to take a long-range shot. And, then, … Read more

How to Choose a Rifle Scope Reticle

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If you’ve done any scope shopping so far, then you’ve probably already figured out that there are nearly as many reticle options on the market as there are rifle scope options. And, that number continues to grow as rifle scope brands continue to introduce more specialized reticles for specialized shooting applications.Now, if you compare the … Read more