How to Choose a Rifle Scope

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Consider the primary reason you shoot your rifle.. Think about how much magnification you really need.. Choose fixed scopes for cost-effectiveness, and variability for greater range.

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Consider the primary reason you shoot your rifle.

Step 1

Consider the primary reason you shoot your rifle.

2

Think about how much magnification you really need.

Step 2

Think about how much magnification you really need.

3

Choose fixed scopes for cost-effectiveness, and variability for greater range.

Step 3

Choose fixed scopes for cost-effectiveness, and variability for greater range.

4

Consider your usual environmental conditions and check how solid the scope feels

Step 4

Consider your usual environmental conditions and check how solid the scope feels.

5

Read the Objective Lens Diameter (OLD) to determine how much light the lens lets

Step 5

Read the Objective Lens Diameter (OLD) to determine how much light the lens lets in.

6

Look for a higher eye-relief in quality scopes.

Step 6

Look for a higher eye-relief in quality scopes.

7

Know that parallax correction knob is a feature meant to add consistency and reg

Step 7

Know that parallax correction knob is a feature meant to add consistency and regularity to your shots.

8

Choose the reticle that looks the most comfortable to you.

Step 8

Choose the reticle that looks the most comfortable to you.

9

Compare the two key adjustment systems.

Step 9

Compare the two key adjustment systems.

10

Know that you get what you pay for with light transmission.

Step 10

Know that you get what you pay for with light transmission.

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Think about the coating system on the scope.

Step 11

Think about the coating system on the scope.

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