An in-depth look at some of the more popular scope brands on the market, including an overview of some of each brand’s most popular scope series and models.
Depending on the situation, the warranty coverage of a riflescope can be a big part of the purchasing process. I typically find that the strength of the warranty becomes more and more critical as the cost of the scope increases. For example, most people are not concerned with the warranty on a $60 scope but … Read more
Knowing where a product is made or manufactured can play a role in the perceived value or quality of the product, so I understand entirely why customers at my day job routinely ask, “where is this scope made” or “what country is this scope from”? One scope brand that customers ask plenty of questions about … Read more
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
Founded in 1992, Nightforce Optics quickly established itself as a well-known manufacturer of higher-end rifle scopes and spotting scopes. The company originally started out marketing spotlights (for night hunting) and corresponding rifle scopes that would work well in conjunction with the spotlights for night hunting. Nightforce later began to focus more on the riflescope market … Read more