Monthly Archives: August 2017
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August 28, 2017
These are our top picks for Long Range Centerfire Shooting. We've chosen these based on our experience of using these scopes in the field.
Magnification
The magnification choice on the Long Range Rifle scope is very open to choice but scopes tend to be from mid to high mags ie: 5-25x right out to 10-50x etc
First or Second Focal Plane
Long range riflescopes are available in two reticles choices the most commonly used are First focal plane which appear to grow in size and allows the user to have a consistent reticle subtentions on every magnification allow for easier hold offs & hold unders aswell as windage calculations.
However, Second focal plane reticles are also widely used and these style reticles are set to subtend correctly at one magnification and will remain the same size as the user increases the magnification.
Generally, scopes will be equipped with side parallax, for
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August 25, 2017
These are our top picks for Centre Fire Hunting. We've chosen these based on our experience of using these scopes in the field.
Magnification
Generally speaking, hunting scopes will be of lower magnification. For example, a fixed power 6x42 or 8x56, or low to mid mag scopes 3-9, 3-12, 4-16 etc. Higher mags can be used but present problems with stability.
Scopes with lower magnification like a 1-4x or 1-6x will feature a small objective, wide field of view and the reticle will be designed in such a way that it's quick and easy to use for fast moving targets.
Tube Diameter
Tube diameter varies between price, manufacturer and shooters choice. Traditional hunting scope diameters will vary between 1”- 34mm tube diameters to maximise internal adjustment and minimise weight.
Reticle Choice
Reticle choice of a hunting scope tends to be down to personal
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August 20, 2017
These are our top picks for Centerfire Benchrest Shooting. We've chosen these based on our experience of using these scopes in the field.
Benchrest shooting requires pin-point accuracy, and you need to be able to see exactly where you are aiming. With this in mind, a fine crosshair can be very helpful as it doesn't obstruct the shooter's view of the target or point of impact. There are a few scopes available that are dedicated to benchrest shooting, all of which have large magnification and fine crosshairs with centre dots. Due to restrictions in some competitions, these scopes generally tend to be quite light weight.
The scope must track straight and true so you can achieve the best possible score, so accurate and precise clicks are a must. Generally, benchrest shooters prefer 1/8 clicks, although other click adjustments work too, and a lightweight scope body tocomply with weight restrictions found in most benchrest competitions.
Magnification
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August 16, 2017
These are our top picks for Air Rifle Field Target Shooting. We've chosen these based on our experience of using these scopes in the field.
In field target shooting the targets are set out from 10 to 55 yards, and generally have hit zones in 15mm, 25mm and 45mm. Accurate and consistent parallax is important in field target shooting for you to be able to adjust your elevation. This could be done with hold over or 'dialled in' methods. The most common dialling measurements are 1/4 inch, 1/8 inch and 0.1 MRAD.
As a general rule of thumb, scopes with a higher magnification will have a smaller depth of view. This gives you a clearer indication of target range. However, high magnification needs very good quality glass, so cheaper scopes may not give great clarity at full magnification but will work great at lower magnifications.
Reticle choice is a big part of choosing your scope, and it comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer and 'uncluttered' view and might