Tips for Choosing Your Next Rifle Scope

It is nearly Fall. The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler and the rut has already

begun. Very soon, those trophy bucks will begin the yearly task of fighting and mating. Get your gear

together, scout your deer stand, and site your rifle. What's that? This is the year for your new scope?

You better get on it. Here are some ideas to start your search.

Buying a riflescope can be a difficult task. With all the available options, it can be difficult to choose a

good riflescope with the right specifications to fit your budget. Some of the things you should look for in

a riflescope include:

1. Magnification - choose a fixed power riflescope if your subjects are steady, and a variable power one

for moving subjects.

2. Objective diameter - the larger the diameter, the more light can pass through. This provides a clearer

view and longer hunting hours.

3. Recticle - this is the aiming device used in place of crosshairs.

4. Eye relief - choose a riflescope that has an eye relief. When looking to attach an eye relief to your

rifle, make sure that it matches with your rifle's type and model.

5. Field of View - this feature is particularly important in range shooting. A riflescope that provides a

wider range is better.

6. Parallax Adjustable/Adjustable Objective - choose a riflescope that has an excellent feature if you are

looking to go range shooting.

What brand should you choose? No doubt, go with a trusted brand in high end hunting optics. There are

many brands to choose from with solid reputations in the field. Remember, like everything else in life,

you get what you pay for. Talk to your hunting buddies, check out rifle scope reviews, and do a little leg

work.

One brand you may want to consider, one that well-loved by serious hunters because of its excellent

features is Leupold. The latest product of Leupold is the Leupold VX-7. The VX-7 riflescope has several

very nice features. One that I like particularly is a fast-focus eyepiece. I am always challenged to get my

rifle shouldered and aimed in that instant the big buck appears out of nowhere. The power selector ring

is matched to the ballistic aiming system that allows you to instantly select the magnification to custom

match the reticle to the projectile. If you can't see, you can't fire.

This is not a cheap rifle scope for hunting. Check out other rifle scopes for hunting at

http://riflescopescenter.com.