Are you looking for a scope for hunting, competition or hobby shooting? You are in the right category.
How to choose a scope
When choosing a scope, proceed systematically. It primarily depends on what and in what conditions you plan to use the scope for.
An inappropriately chosen scope degrades the shooting even from a very high-quality firearm.
Choosing a scope depends primarily on your discipline
Each type of shooting places different demands on the scope. A hunter in a high seat needs something completely different than a shooter in a dynamic discipline. Look at which attributes are key for individual types of shooting.
Sport shooting and long-range shooting
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high magnification (5–25×, 6–24×, or 7–35×)
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fine reticles
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precise clicking mechanics (turrets)
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scope with first focal plane (FFP), where the crosshair increases proportionally to the magnification of the image
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larger tube diameter, which provides space for mechanics and a larger clicking range
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parallax adjustment wheel
Hunting
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good light transmission = large objective lens (50–56 mm)
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high-quality glass with high transmission
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illuminated red dot that can be dimmed to prevent glare
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scope with second focal plane (SFP), where the crosshair remains the same and does not obscure the target
Driven hunts and dynamic shooting (e.g. IPSC discipline)
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LPVO type scope (Low Power Variable Optics), which allow for fast shooting, accuracy and great light transmission
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lower magnification limit of 1×, not larger – this allows for shooting with both eyes open
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wide field of view
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simple reticle with an illuminated dot
TIP: Red dots are also often used for dynamic shooting and driven hunts.
Recreational rimfire shooting
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light scopes
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fixed or smaller variable magnification (e.g. 3-9x)
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parallax correction
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smaller objective lens
