Rifle Scopes

Many rifle scopes that are produced these days are equipped, or at least have the option to equip, a drop compensating reticle or a ballistic turret of some kind. They come in all shapes and sizes and they can be...

What is the real difference between scopes with different tube sizes? Does one size offer an obvious benefit over the other, or is it a secret ploy to sell more scope rings because I always seem to have 30mm rings...

Custom rifles are ever popular as interest in both long range hunting and precision rifle series (PRS) matches continues to grow in 2021. For the novice shooter or anyone looking for a starting point in the shooting sports, navigating the...

Your effective shooting range is determined by a number of factors; the cartridge, your skill as a shooter, and your rifle scope’s elevation adjustment. Making sure the rifle scope you’re interested in is capable of adjusting its elevation enough to...

Adjustments on a riflescope are commonly made by turning or “dialing” a turret (the knob on top and side of your riflescope). When dialing a turret, an audible and tactile click is made indicating that an adjustment has been made....

One of the first considerations when buying a rifle scope is magnification. As with every other category in this rifle scope buyers guide, this will first be driven by the intended use of the rifle. A general-purpose hunting rifle should look...

A riflescope does you no good if you can not see the reticle against your intended target. Illumination is one of those riflescope features when choosing the right riflescope, the cons associated hold a grain of truth but shouldn’t deter...

Whether you’re buying your first riflescope or your tenth, choosing a unit of measurement for adjustment is going to be a key factor in your decision. While there are valid reasons to choose either of the two most popular units,...

Weight is one of the most common metrics that hunters use. It determines how far we are able to go, how quickly we can get there, and how long we can stay. When going on a long-distance backpack hunt, you...