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I see a lot of threads about scopes but very few provide good information about what one should be looking for when
deciding on a new scope.
Who should read this post: This is for the average shooting enthusiast who doesn't know a lot about how scopes work and what is available so
when it is time to decide we can actually understand the different features and how they apply to our needs.
This thread is not for: Long range experts who want to push specific ideas, methods and top shelve equipment where just the scope might cost 3 or 4 thousand dollars.
So this is not for S&B or Schneider enthusiasts.
I want to break this down in a few sections:
1-How scopes are made and types of scopes depending on use.
A rifle scope is mainly made of two main modules and several lenses. One is the external tube that is what you mount.
The other is an internal tube also called erector tube. The inside tube or erector tube is the one that provides the
adjustment by being "screwed" up or down for drop or side to side for windage.
2-How to identify what I really need before I am being bombarded with brand names and models.
3-What scopes, brands and models are out there according to the different budgets.
4-How to properly install, use and care fo the scope.
This post will be updated as we evolve and I will add material and other peoples suggestions from the thread as we move forward.
We will also create separate threads for individual reviews and probably one dedicated to how to properly mount a scope. I estimate that 3/4 of the scopes
out there are not properly mounted.
Before we get deep into this let me ask you a few questions:
1- What do you initially look for in new optics?
2- How do you use it?
3- If the scope didn't work out for you, what was the problem?
4- How much influence did a website or forum had in your decision?
I want this to be meaningful so please explain your purpose, what firearm and so on. Can use multiple examples. Examples are a good way to give
meaning to the whole conversation.
This way with the info and your feedback we can have a thread we can refer new members to who are ready to dance the optics selection tango.
There is so much confusion about optics everywhere. This is why I decided to open this thread.
deciding on a new scope.
Who should read this post: This is for the average shooting enthusiast who doesn't know a lot about how scopes work and what is available so
when it is time to decide we can actually understand the different features and how they apply to our needs.
This thread is not for: Long range experts who want to push specific ideas, methods and top shelve equipment where just the scope might cost 3 or 4 thousand dollars.
So this is not for S&B or Schneider enthusiasts.
I want to break this down in a few sections:
1-How scopes are made and types of scopes depending on use.
A rifle scope is mainly made of two main modules and several lenses. One is the external tube that is what you mount.
The other is an internal tube also called erector tube. The inside tube or erector tube is the one that provides the
adjustment by being "screwed" up or down for drop or side to side for windage.
2-How to identify what I really need before I am being bombarded with brand names and models.
3-What scopes, brands and models are out there according to the different budgets.
4-How to properly install, use and care fo the scope.
This post will be updated as we evolve and I will add material and other peoples suggestions from the thread as we move forward.
We will also create separate threads for individual reviews and probably one dedicated to how to properly mount a scope. I estimate that 3/4 of the scopes
out there are not properly mounted.
Before we get deep into this let me ask you a few questions:
1- What do you initially look for in new optics?
2- How do you use it?
3- If the scope didn't work out for you, what was the problem?
4- How much influence did a website or forum had in your decision?
I want this to be meaningful so please explain your purpose, what firearm and so on. Can use multiple examples. Examples are a good way to give
meaning to the whole conversation.
This way with the info and your feedback we can have a thread we can refer new members to who are ready to dance the optics selection tango.
There is so much confusion about optics everywhere. This is why I decided to open this thread.
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