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A Short Description and Components of a Rifle Scope

What should I look for in a riflescope and other considerations.
 Is it waterproof, fog proof and shockproof?
 Does it have windage and elevation screws?
 Does it have multicoated optics?
 Adjustable brightness settings?
 Is it a rangefinder also? Do you need this also?
 Compatible with night vision devices? Do you need this?
 Illuminated aiming dot showing exactly where your shot will go?
 Easy to change batteries in the field?
 Crosshairs that light up red or green?
 Some have night vision compatible settings and daylight settings.
 Is the mount base is "keyed" into to the body of the sight to absorb recoil?
 Multiple brightness for precision shot placement?
 Weight and profile can make a big difference to the shooters who actually hump it in the hills with their gear.
 Light weight and compact?
 A crisp sight picture?
 Generous amounts of eye relief have been designed in to allow the scopes to point quickly and to keep your face well away from the potentially abusive recoil of heavy magnums.
 A battery can last as long as five years, a lithium CR2032 battery, which is commonly available.
 A larger exit pupil that allows your eye to receive a greater amount of light field of view.

Some terminology explained, or Oh I knew that!
A reticle is a net of fine lines in the eyepiece of a sighting device which allows you to "crosshair" your target.
There are illuminated reticles, etched reticles and wire crosshairs,some are shaped like the traditional crosshair and some are three meeting at the center.
Interchangeable illuminated center-dot, red, great for any light condition, green illumination for foggy dusk/dawn situations and blue for optimum clarity in low light.
KillFlash a anti-reflective device.
Illuminated aiming dot showing exactly where your shot will go

Where and how will you use the rifle scope?
Some scopes are very rare because they are manufactured specifically for distribution to international dealers and are not normally available in the United States.
Competition shooters and hunters who shoot long range.
Optimized for use with all generations of night vision devices?
Specialty scopes include models designed for black powder guns, very low light conditions, slug guns and long range varmint guns.
High power semi-autos, on slug guns, on shotguns and on high power rifles.
Some manufactures offer packages that include a rangefinder or binoculars in a package deal. Usually it is like paying for the scope and getting the other for free.
Some great names to look for are Burris, Bushnell, Leupold, Nikon, Pentax, Sightron, Simmons, and Tasco. They all make scopes in many configurations and price ranges. You will need to do your research.

A rifle scope can be a expensive investment, look to fit it to how you will use it. All scopes are not made equal to all tasks. Picking the right one, not necessarily and inexpensive one or the most expensive is the answer.
Fitting a scope to your temperament, budget and how you will use it will give you many years of dependable use.

About the Author

Dale Coover writes articles for and about optics involving binoculars,rangefinders, spotting scopes and hunting scopes.I live in Colorado I like to travel scuba dive read western history and play the guitar. I also work way too many hours - some of which I don't mind!

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Leupold Vari-X I 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope w/ Matte Black Finish & Duplex Reticle - 5 $289.99 Leupold VX-I 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope, Finish & Reticle Matte Black Finish, Duplex Reticle

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2-7X32, POINT BLACK, 3G, 1 RIFLE SCOPE $119.99 2-7x32 Point Black Scope: -Side Parallax -.223 Multi-Grain B.D.C elevation adjustment featuring three common med to heavy weight -.223 bullet grains: 50 grain, 55 grain and 62 grain -“Accu-Lock� technology -Side adjustable parallax setting -1� monotube construction -3G Glass Etched Reticle -100% waterproof, fogproof and shockproof construction -Fast focus eyebell -Easy grip target-style windage and elevation adjustments -Fully Multi-Coated optics -Flip-Up Scope caps included -Limited Lifetime Warranty

Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope - 4x33mm - Wide Duplex Reticle - Black Matte - 58550 $299.99 The Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope is a fixed power riflescope for those hunters and shooters who appreciate the ruggedness, accuracy, and purity of a fixed power riflescope. The Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope is an outstanding choice for your lever action rifle or scout rifle. With 9 to 17 inches of generous, non-critical eye relief, the Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope mounts on the barrel, in front of the receiver.

Leupold FX-II Scout Rifle Scope - 2.5x28mm - Black Matte - Duplex Reticle - 58810 $299.99 The Leupold FX-II Scout Rifle Scope is a fixed power riflescope for those hunters and shooters who appreciate the ruggedness, accuracy, and purity of a fixed power riflescope. The Leupold FX-II Scout Rifle Scope is an outstanding choice for your lever action rifle or scout rifle. With 9 to 17 inches of generous, non-critical eye relief, the Leupold FX-II Scout Rifle Scope mounts on the barrel, in front of the receiver.

Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope - 4x33mm - Duplex Reticle - Black Gloss - 58530 $299.99 The Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope is a fixed power riflescope for those hunters and shooters who appreciate the ruggedness, accuracy, and purity of a fixed power riflescope. The Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope is an outstanding choice for your lever action rifle or scout rifle. With 9 to 17 inches of generous, non-critical eye relief, the Leupold FX-II Rifle Scope mounts on the barrel, in front of the receiver.

Nikon Prostaff 3-9 x 40 BDC Rifle Scope $142.99 11.30 ft - 33.80 ft @ 100 yard 12.30" x 13.70 oz 3 - 9x 33.80 ft 4.40 mm 40 mm 6320 91.44 mm Prostaff 3-9 x 40 BDC Rifle Scope Lens caps Windage Elevation caps Prostaff 3-9 x 40 BDC Rifle Scope is exceptionally bright, high resolution optics, waterproof/fogproof and the 3-9 power range make this an popular choice with hunters everywhere. Keeps your brow safe even with the heaviest recoiling cartridges, lightweight rifles, and severe shooting angles. Offers the flexibility needed for any type of hunting situation, from heavy timber to the open prairies. Fogproof Hunting Matte Black Nikon Nikon Corporation ProStaff Prostaff 3-9 x 40 BDC Rifle Scope Rifle Scope Shockproof Waterproof www.nikon.com

Millett 1-4 x 24 DMS, Multi Coat Red-Dot Rifle Scope BK81002 $239.99 Millett 1-4x24 DMS-1 Illuminated Donut Reticle Rifle Scope - Matte Black BK81002 Type: Gun Scopes

Vector Optics Rifle Scope 2-7X 50 30mm $163 Vector Optics Super Bright Medium Range Big Game Rifle Scope 2-7X 50 30mm This is a excellent low light mid range scopes. It has an large 50mm objective for extreme low light conditions. This scope makes an exceptional close and mid range big game hunting scope. Specifications: - Magnum Proof for use with heavy recoil - Finger adjustable cross hairs - Magnification: 2-7 - Objective Lens: Adjustable 50mm - Length: 13 inches - Tube Diameter 30mm monotube - Eye Relief: 3. 5 to 4. 5 inches - Coating: Fully-Multi Coated to eliminate glare and maximize light transmission - Nitrogen-purged - 99. 99 Shock proof, water proof and fog proof - High-durability aluminum alloy with black matte - 1/4 M. O. A direct high finger windage and elevation adjustments - Duplex reticle, Illuminated - Diopter adjustment can be made without effect zero - 3 inch Sun shade included - 30mm Weaver style rings included - Pop open lens covers included - This item must ship UPS

Nikon Prostaff 6313 3-9 x 50 Nikoplex Rifle Scope $172.99 1.04 lb 11.30 ft 12.80" Length 3 - 9x 33.80 ft - 11.30 ft @ 100 yard 5.60 mm 50 mm 6313 Fogproof Hunting Lifetime Matte Black Nikon Nikon Corporation ProStaff Prostaff 6313 3-9 x 50 Nikoplex Rifle Scope Rifle Scope Shockproof Waterproof www.nikon.com