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What to look for in a Rifle Scope

Not sure what you really want or need when looking for your first hunting scope? They make entry-level riflescopes created for hunters on a budget. Educate yourself and look at how you think you will be hunting. Big game hunting like elk or bear, or will you be hunting pheasant and birds, rabbit or other small game? There is nothing wrong when you purchase your first hunting scope to go with inexpensive optics. Go hunting, is this something you enjoyed, hunting is not for everyone. So give it a try, don't deck yourself out with all the latest and greatest hunting gear only to find out this was not for you. If you find out on the other hand you really enjoyed shooting and hunting then look for the features that make shooting more pleasurable. Decide what your sport will be, competition shooting, hand gun, varmint hunting, or big game, tactical?

 

The more features you have in a rifle scope the more expensive it will be obviously. Most optics will have the standard features such as waterproof and fog proof, but may not be shock proof. Does it have a wire or an etched reticle a wire reticle can be knocked out of place making the scope unusable? Some reticles offer to illuminate red or green with multiple brightness settings. Green is the easiest light or color for the human eye to see and causes no typical "night blindness" associated with standard or high intensity flashlights. High power green laser light reflects intensely off the eyes of animals allowing quick detection this works well for both night hunting and game spotting. Is it compatible with every generation of night vision devices? Is there laser emission that could be harmful to your eyes?

Camera quality glass is offered on some models. How the scope is mounted, by rings, rail and does the scope have the mounting system built in or is it separate? Weight is always a concern yet you want it to be rugged and of durable construction.

 

Is the rifle scope built for the intended purpose, rifles, carbines, shotguns, or handguns? Trying to adapt a scope to something it is not intended to be use for is trouble waiting to happen. Do the power ring and parallax adjust ring provide a firm, no-nonsense grip relief grooves? Are they built primarily for use in daylight and in low light conditions or for law enforcement and military applications? Any hazardous materials, nitrogen filled, built-in sunshade, scope covers? What is the warranty, limited, lifetime, replacement, repair?

 

As always it does not matter how much you're optics cost if you don't know how and when to use them. Practice makes perfect, knowing your equipment makes it safe, and everyone making it safely home should be in everyone sight.

About the Author

Dale Coover writes articles for www.milehighoptics.com and blogs for www.lookscloser.com He lives in Colorado and enjoys traveling and being outdoors. We offer Free Shipping on orders over 100.00. Binoculars, range finders, hunting scopes, spotting scopes and night vision devices at competitive prices.

Warne Scope Mounts 201M Maxima 1 in. Permanent Scope Rings $43.3 These Warne Maxima 1 Permanent Scope Rings (200M 201M 202M) are stylized lappable and engravable. Maxima series mounting scope rings by Warne Scope Mounts are designed to mount on Weaver style and picatinny bases. The finish uses a powder coating process that is used by Zeiss and Nikon on their scopes. The rectangular stainless steel recoil key is unique and has proven reliable under recoil. Type: Ring. Size: 1 Medium. Color: Matte.

Walther Pistol Scope 2x20 Silver W/rings $91 Pistol Scope 2x20 Silver w/rings - Reticle: 8 - Magnification: 2x - Objective: 20mm - Coated Lens - Nitrogen Filled - Water Proof - Anti-Shock Reinforcement - Mount for Weaver Rail - Silver

Leupold Rifleman Vertical Split Scope Rings - .826 Inch - Silver - 57420 $10.18 These Leupold Rifleman Vertical Split aluminum scope mount rings are precision machined from aircraft-grade aluminum to provide the necessary strength and recoil resistance, while not adding excess weight to the rifle.

ProMag AR-15 Accessories, AR-15 Flat Top 1 Inch Scope Mount $81.95 The scope mount allows 1 inch diameter tube scope directly to the rifle. The mount ensures proper scope height without the need for extra high rings. The mount is quick detachable, held in place by a full length spring locking bar with two thumb screws. Constructed of hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum.

Leupold 55850 Rifleman 1 in. Matte Black Vertical Split Scope Rings $26.61 Leupold Rifleman Rifle Scope Mount Rings are precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum to provide the necessary strength and recoil resistance while not adding excess weight to the rifle. Type: Rings. Size: Vertical. Finish: Matte Black. Tube Diameter: 1 .

Leupold 55860 Rifleman 1 in. Medium Matte Black Detachable Scope Rings $30.78 Leupold Rifleman Rifle Scope Mount Rings are precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum to provide the necessary strength and recoil resistance while not adding excess weight to the rifle. Type: Rings. Size: Medium. Finish: Matte Black. Tube Diameter: 1 .

Thompson Center 9856 Scope Rings for Hotshot 1 in. Scope .38 Dovetail Blued $22.87 Thompson Center Hot Shot one inch scope rings are designed to fit the Hot Shot rifle scope mount base or any 3/8 in dovetail groove on other brands. for one inch diameter scopes. Comes with Torx wrench. Type: 22 Rings. Tube Diameter: 1 in. Finish: Blue. Material: Aluminum. Style: Hot Shot Rifle. Two Piece.

HR 72924 HRNew England Integral Scope Mount 1 Pc BaseRings $45.74 Integral 1piece scope base with rings. Medium ring height. Matte Black Finish. Fits most HR firearms that have been drilled and tapped for a scope.

Horton 1 Inch Scope Mount Kit Combo $61.6 The Mult-A-Range Scope Mounting Kit assures correct scope mounting by including a Weaver style aluminum scope base and a matched pair of 1-inch rings. This system eliminates ring skidding on the dovetail and ensures enhanced scope accuracy for all Horton Crossbows with Dial-A-Range trajectory compensators. For use with scopes having 1-inch diameters. 7/8-inch Aluminum Dovetail.

Vortex Standard 1-Inch Rifle Scope Low Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - RING-L $19.99 The Vortex Standard 1-inch Low Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 0. 63 inches (16mm) from the base. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Vortex Standard 1-Inch Rifle Scope Medium Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - RING-M $19.99 The Vortex Standard 1-inch Medium Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 0. 87 inches (22mm) from the base. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope Low Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRING-L $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Low Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 0. 75 inches (19mm) from the base. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope Medium Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRNG-M $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Medium Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 0. 94 inches (24mm) from the base. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope High Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRNG-H $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Medium Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 1. 22 inches (31mm) from the base rail surface. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Remington 19440 Scope Mount for Remington 87011001187 $52.64 These easily installed lightweight 4 oz. shotgun scope mounts are perfect to add the magnification and precision of scope sighting to your shotgun. Several cross slots atop the mount for Weaver type rings allow adjustments for desired eye relief. Will fit models 870 1100 and model 1187 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 shotguns right and left handed. Available in blued or new Mossy Oak BreakUp finish. Type: 1Piece Base. Style: Weaver. Finish: Black.

Taurus Blue Scope Mount For Model 63 $26.15 Bases will accept Weaver-style rings. Taurus scope mounts are available in blue or stainless steel finish, for either 6 1/2 Inch or 8 3/8 Inch barrels.

Excalibur 6650 The Right Stuff Accessory Package With Scope $449.28 The Right Stuff Scope Package Realtree AP PACKAGE includes: VariZone MultiRange scope Scope Mount Scope Rings Quiver Bracket Excalibur 4Arrow Quiver Serving Wax Excel String Rope Cocking Aid Crossbow Stringer 6Arrows with Vanes 6100 gr. Target Points 6100 gr. Broadheads

Leupold Rimfire 3/8 Inch Scope Ring Mounts - High - Black - 54286 $68 These Leupold Rimfire Scope Mount Rings lock right onto the dovetail receiver of your favorite rimfire rifle, so there is no need for tapping or drilling. These Leupold Rimfire Scope Mount Rings are solid and accurate.

Leupold Rimfire 3/8 Inch Scope Ring Mounts - Medium - Black - 54289 $68 These Leupold Rimfire Scope Mount Rings lock right onto the dovetail receiver of your favorite rimfire rifle, so there is no need for tapping or drilling. These Leupold Rimfire Scope Mount Rings are solid and accurate.

ProMag PM067A Mount 30mm Ar15 Flat Top Scope Black $68.6 The scope mount allows attachment of a 30mm diameter tube scope to the rifle. The mount ensures proper scope height without the need for extra high rings. The mount is quick detachable held in place by a full L spring loaded locking bar with two thumb screws. Constructed of hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum. Color: Black. Fits: AR15. Size: 30 mm.

ProMag AR-15 Accessories, Colt Delta AR-15 Scope Mount $19.25 This mount allows use of iron sights while the scope, red dot or holographic sight is mounted to the rifle carry handle. Accepts standard Weaver STANAG rings. Hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum construction, includes hardware.

ProMag PM002 Colt Delta AR15 Scope Mount Mounting Systems $30.78 This mount allows use of iron sights while the scope red dot or holographic sight is mounted to the rifle carry handle. Accepts standard Weaver STANAG rings. Hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum construction includes hardware.

Leupold Cross Slot 1 Inch Scope Rings - Medium - Black - 49965 $98 The Leupold Cross Slot Rings are engineered specifically to match up with cross-slot bases. These rings deliver the reliability and accuracy you seek. Mount them on firearms such as Remington shotguns with cantilever mounts and Browning Buckmark Pistols.

Weaver Mounts ATK 49053 Medium Scope Rings Gloss Black $41.84 These offerings from Weaver add to the already popular quad lock series of rings. All quad lock rings utilize four straps for added gripping strength. Their all aluminum construction offers hunters a lightweight sturdy option. Quad lock rings mount to all Weaver top mount bases. Tip off rings fit 3/8 dovetail receiver and offer several options available in silver. Also available in Extension Rings. Type: Rings. Size: Quad Lock. Height: Medium. Tube Diameter: 1 . Finish: Gloss Black.

Dednutz 32700 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $140.38 Precisionmachined 1piece ring mount. Eliminates misaligned scope rings scope damage. Bolts easily to all 4 holes on firearm. Rigid designno moveable parts between firearm scope. Extra lightweight super strong. Aligns with receiver for more pleasing look. No extrusions. Includes socket head cap screws. Custom made to fit each type firearm. Anodized finish will not rust. No lapping.

Dednutz 10032 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $114.06 Precisionmachined 1piece ring mount. Eliminates misaligned scope rings scope damage. Bolts easily to all 4 holes on firearm. Rigid designno moveable parts between firearm scope. Extra lightweight super strong. Aligns with receiver for more pleasing look. No extrusions. Includes socket head cap screws. Custom made to fit each type firearm. Anodized finish will not rust. No lapping. 1 Matte. Color: Black.

Leupold Dual Dovetail 1 Inch Scope Rings - Low - Silver - 52313 $23.09 The Leupold Dual Dovetail Scope Ring system provides a low-profile mount for scopes on Remington Model 700, Winchester Model 70-type actions, and Browning A-Bolt-type actions. Because Leupold scopes are manufactured with ample Windage adjustment, rear Windage screws are unnecessary in this very simple, very secure mounting system.

BSquare 18600 Military WeaverStyle Scope Base with 1 in. Rings AK47 and MAK90 Receiver Mount Gloss $56.85 BSquare Military bases are made of anodized aluminum with a durable blue finish. Mounts right over the top of the receiver so it cannot be used with open sights (except Springfield 1903 which is a seethrough design). Comes with two 1 InterLock (WeaverStyle) rings. Style: Weaver. Fits: AK47 and clones. Material: Aluminum. Ring Height:.490 inch from top of base to bottom of scope tube. Notes:. Saddle type mount attaches on both sides of the receiver. Attaches and removes with no loss of zero. Does not allow for use of open sights.

GGandG GGG1384 Flt Bolt Mount with 30Mm Rings $221.13 The Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) has gained in popularity with shooters in the civilian and law enforcement community. Technical advisors advised us that the scope most often used on SPR rifles is a 30mm low powered variable optic placed forward on the AR15/M16 flattop receiver. To meet the specific optic mounting needs of the SPR shooters we have introduced new FLT Scope Mount With 30mm Integral Rings. This version of the FLT Scope Mount is a semipermanent bolt on installation using a standard squeeze rail configuration side bar and 1/2 hex nuts. Both offer forward scope mounting. For comparative purposes the SPR Scope Mount places the scope forward 1.5 inches more than the GG and G AC30 Scope Mount. The FLT Mount is lightweight weighing in at only 5.5 ounces and is 5 inches long. It is low profile allowing excellent cheek weld when mounted to the AR15/M16 flattop upper receiver. The height from the centerline of the 30mm integral rings to the top of the dovetail mounting platform is 1.460 inches. The center to center dimension of the rings is 3.750 inches. It is manufactured from 6061 T6 aluminum and Type III hard anodized matte black to milspec. Type: Mount. Color: Black. Fit: 30mm Tube.

Horton SS120 1 Inch Scope Mount Kit Combo $59.53 The MultARange Scope Mounting Kit assures correct scope mounting by including a Weaver style aluminum scope base and a matched pair of 1inch rings. This system eliminates ring skidding on the dovetail and ensures enhanced scope accuracy for all Horton Crossbows with DialARange trajectory compensators. For use with scopes having 1inch diameters. 7/8inch Aluminum Dovetail.

Wheeler 130Mm Scope Mount Kit 545-454 $137.09 Wheelers Scope Mounting Kit features professional grade bits and the F.A.T. wrench to properly secure fasteners without deformation. Also featuring 10 gunsmithing screwdriver bits, lapping bars, ring alignment bars, for 1 inch/30MM rings, lapping bar handle, lapping compound, thread lock and an instructional DVD. Type: Gun Scopes

American Defense Mfg ADRECON Scope Mount 1 in. $250.97 The ADRECON mount is made for putting high power glass onto a flattop style AR15. The cantilever throws the scope out front allowing you to get the right eye relief. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 MilSpec anodize. Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment. Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver. Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear. Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement. Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum. Hard coat anodized for a lifetime of performance. Fully adjustable to fit both in spec and out of spec rail systems. The Auto Lock Lever system. Height with 1? rings: 1.4 inches.

American Defense Mfg RECON30 Scope Mount 30mm $250.97 The ADRECON mount is made for putting high power glass onto a flattop style AR15. The cantilever throws the scope out front allowing you to get the right eye relief. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 MilSpec anodize. Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment. Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver. Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear. Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement. Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum. Hard coat anodized for a lifetime of performance. Fully adjustable to fit both in spec and out of spec rail systems. The Auto Lock Lever system. Height with 30 mm rings: 1.47 inches.

Vortex Standard 1-Inch Rifle Scope High Rings - Picatinny / Weaver - Set Of 2 - RING-H $19.99 The Vortex Standard 1-inch High Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 1. 22 inches (31mm) from the base. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Taurus 10032 Blue Scope Mount for Raging Bull with 8.38 in Barrel $59.93 Bases will accept Weaverstyle rings. Taurus scope mounts are available in blue or stainless steel finish for either 61/2 or 83/8 barrels. Type: 1Piece Base. Style: Weaver. Misc: 1 . Finish: Blue.

Taurus 10034 Stainless Steel Scope Mount for Tracker with 6.5 in Barrel $59.93 Bases will accept Weaverstyle rings. Taurus scope mounts are available in blue or stainless steel finish for either 61/2 or 83/8 barrels. Type: 1Piece Base. Style: Weaver. Model: Trackers. Misc: 1 . Finish: Stainless Steel.

Aimtech ASM120 Scope Mount Remington 11001187 20Ga. Black $54.21 The Aimtech ASM1 and ASM2 mounts for Remington 1100/1187 and 870 shotguns are the finest available and used by many thousands of hunters nationwide and internationally. The inverted veeway centers the mount over the receiver and peaks high enough for the shotgun s bead sight to still be used. Installs in just minutes with the installation screws and allen wrenches necessary provided with the mount. Type: Scope Mount. MFG/Model: Remington. Style: Dovetail. Misc: Accepts Weaver Style Rings. Finish: Satin Black.

Aimtech ASM220 Scope Mount for Remington 870 20 Gauge $54.21 The Aimtech ASM1 and ASM2 mounts for Remington 1100/1187 and 870 shotguns are the finest available and used by many thousands of hunters nationwide and internationally. The inverted veeway centers the mount over the receiver and peaks high enough for the shotgun s bead sight to still be used. Installs in just minutes with the installation screws and allen wrenches necessary provided with the mount. Type: Scope Mount. MFG/Model: Remington 870 20ga. Style: Dovetail. Misc: Accepts Weaver Style Rings. Finish: Satin Black.

Leupold Weaver-Style 30mm Scope Rings - Low - Black Matte - 49861 $108 Leupold Weaver-Style Rings are engineered to retrofit any existing cross-slot base, thus converting existing mount bases into a quick-detach system. However, for the kind of fail-safe, return-to-zero performance thats typical of Leupold Detachable Accuracy Mounts, they recommend that your team Leupold Weaver-Style rings with Leupold Weaver-Style bases.

Weaver 49711 SeeThru Top Mount Rings Ruger 1022 Black $28.12 These SeeThru Top Mount Rings (49711) are made to mount to specific firearm receivers to enhance fit and performance. No bases are needed when using these rings. The perfect baseless system allows you the flexibility to shoot with open sight or scope on the same gun. Designed for scopes with 1 tubes. These rings let you choose between a quick iron sight shot or using the scope. for 1 scope tubes only. No base is required. This mount will position the scope about 7/8 above the receiver. Fits Ruger 10/22. Type: SeeThru Mounts. Material: Aluminum. Finish: Black.