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Choosing a gun scope: Some things to
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Your weapon or firearm is just half of the equation. For a successful
and enjoyable hunt, or for accuracy at the range, your gun scope is a
critical piece of equipment. Here are some hints for selecting a gun
scope that will complement your skills as a shooter.
Gun scopes are like mini-telescopes in that they magnify distant objects
by gathering and focusing light. This makes it possible to shoot or hunt
in low light conditions, extending the time you can spend in the field.
Imagine making that trophy kill just as the sun is setting. Without a
scope, such an accurate shot would be nearly impossible.
When choosing a gun scope you need to consider a number of factors like
magnification level, objective size, field of view and mechanics of
operation.
Magnification, also known as power, means how close the distant object
will appear in the gun scope as compared to naked-eye observation. For
example a 10x magnification will make the object seem 10 times closer.
Low power is good for moving targets at close range. Choose medium range
if you hunt big game at intermediate distances. High power is for target
shooting or small game.
The objective is the lens at the end of the gun scope. The larger the
objective, the more light the scope can gather and the brighter the
image will be. Objective lens size is usually expressed in millimeters
-- example: 50 mm means the lens has a 50 mm diameter. The
specifications for magnification are usually combined in this format:
10x50.
Field of view means the diameter of the viewing circle you see through
the gun scope. The higher the magnification, the narrower the field of
view. Field of view is usually expressed as yards or meters at 100 yards
or meters.
A good gun scope will be made of aircraft-quality aluminum or titanium
that can withstand your weapon's recoil. The scope should also be
fogproof, shockproof and precisely adjustable horizontally and
vertically (windage and elevation). All these factors should combine to
give this optical instrument repeatable accuracy, meaning that you
consistently hit your targets, once all the adjustments are made.
To learn more about gun scopes, click one of the links below to view
comprehensive specifications and descriptions.
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About The Author:
Rita Liotta
is a successful author and publisher at
www.1st-at-binoculars.com.
Recommending binoculars, telescopes, rifle scopes, night vision,
spotting scopes, laser sights, range finders & night vision
goggles.
03-06-04
