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 Bushnell Fusion Arc 1600 12X50 Rangefinder Binocular US $1,278.73 
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 Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC 7x 26mm VDT Laser Rangefinder US $728.48
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 Bushnell BowHunter Chuck Adams Edition 4x 20mm ARC Laser Range Finder US $117.50
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 Arc Laser Rangefinder US $349.99
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 Bushnell Laser Scout 1000 Rangefinder ARC with RT AP Camo NIB US $335.99
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC 10 x 42 Rangefinder US $1,007.99
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 Bushnell 12x50 Fusion 1600 ARC Binocular Rangefinder - Black US $995.99
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 BUSHNELL FUSION 1600 ARC 10 X 42 RANGEFINDER 201042 US $999.00
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 Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC 7x26 Black Laser Rangefinder US $549.99
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 NEW Lego Star Wars *RED RANGEFINDER & VISOR* for ARC Clone Trooper! Antenna 9488 US $1.49
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT 1000 ARC RANGEFINDER WORLDWIDE 20-1942 US $329.99
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder US $319.96
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 BUSHNELL LEGEND 1200 ARC RANGEFINDER 204100 20-4100 NEW US $349.95
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder Black 201932 US $229.95
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Range Finder - 5x 24 mm US $308.49
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 Bushnell 202206 BowHunter Chuck Adams 4x 20mm ARC Bow Rangefinder US $169.00
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 Wild Game Innovations LR900X-900 Yard Laser Range Finder w/ ARC US $187.13
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 Bushnell SCOUT 1000 ARC Rangefinder US $225.00
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 Star Wars Clone Wars Blue Arc Clone Trooper Range Finder Part Used 4" scale US $4.05
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC 10X42mm Rangefinder 201042 US $665.00
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 Arc Laser Camo Rangefinder US $374.99
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder (Camo) NEW 201942 Authorized Dealers! US $274.90
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 Bushnell 10X42 Fusion 1600 Arc Black Bullseye Laser Rangefinder Binocular (20104 US $794.95
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 Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC Rangefinder US $556.76
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 LEGO STAR WARS ARC ELITE TROOPER MINIFIG w BACKPACK, RANGEFINDER #9488 NEW US $3.00
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 Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC Laser Rangefinder in Black 204100 US $332.99
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 Bushnell Patriot Edition Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder 201932P US $301.99
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 BUSHNELL 205110 ELITE ARC 1600 LASER RANGEFINDER OLIVE RAINGUARD HD WATERPROOF US $489.99
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 Bushnell LEGEND 1200 ARC Rangefinder US $230.00
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 BUSHNELL LASER SCOUT 1000, RANGEFINDER ARC 201932 US $288.08
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 BUSHNELL LASER SCOUT 1000 RANGEFINDER ARC WITH RT AP CAMO 201942 US $307.72
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 BUSHNELL BOWHUNTER Chuck Adams ARC Range Finder 202206 US $174.98
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 NEW 2012 BUSHNELL FUSION 1600 ARC 12x50 BINOCULAR LASER RANGEFINDER 201250 US $839.99
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 201932 Bushnell Scout 1000 Arc 5x24 Laser Rangefinder US $211.99
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT 1000 RANGEFINDER PATRIOT EDITITION W/ARC NEW NO RESERVE AUCTION US $152.50
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 BUSHNELL 12X50 FUSION 1600 ARC BLACK BINOCULAR RANGEFINDER 201250 US $1,099.00
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 Bushnell 10x42 Fusion 1600 ARC Binocular/Rangefinder US $999.00
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 BUSHNELL FUSION 1600 ARC 10 X 42 RANGEFINDER US $959.00
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 BUSHNELL 12X50 FUSION 1600 ARC BLACK BINOCULAR RANGEFINDER US $923.00
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Range finder 20-1932 NEW US $269.95
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Rangefinder Realtree AP 20-1942 US $282.95
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC 10x42mm Binocular/Rangefinder 201042 US $899.00
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder Model# 201932R US $244.88
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 Bushnell Fusion Arc 1600 12X50 Rangefinder Binocular (201250) US $979.95
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder 201942 US $321.99
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 Bushnell New Legend 1200 ARC Laser Rangefinder 204100 US $259.99
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 Bushnell Laser Scout 1000, Rangefinder. ARC US $299.99
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 Bushnell Laser Scout 1000 Rangefinder ARC w/ RT Camo US $319.99
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 NEW BUSHNELL ELITE 1600 ARC 7X26 RANGEFINDER 205110 US $519.99
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC 12x50 Rangefinder Binoculars in Black 201250 US $943.99
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 Bushnell SCOUT 1000 ARC Camouflage Rangefinder US $249.00
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 Bushnell Legend 1200ARC Laser Rangefinder 204100 US $379.99
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 Bushnell 201932R Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder Remanufactured US $259.99
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 Bushnell Laser Scout 1000 Rangefinder ARC with RT AP Camo US $314.00
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 BUSHNELL 205110 ELITE(R) 1600 ARC 7 X 26MM LASER RANGEFINDER US $599.00
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder CAMO 201942 US $319.99
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 Arc 10 X 42 Rangefinder US $860.30
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 ArcherRange Rangefinder bow hunting range arc Archery treestand hoist dead ven US $46.00
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 Laser RangeFinder w/Arc Camo 201942 US $329.99
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 Bushnell 201042 Fusion 1600 ARC 10x42mm Laser Rangefinder Binoculars US $824.95
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 Bushnell 201250 Fusion 1600 ARC 12x50mm Laser Rangefinder Binoculars US $999.95
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 Bushnell 201942 Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder US $277.44
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 Bushnell Laser Scout 1000, Rangefinder ARC US $291.87
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 Bushnell 201942 Scout1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder NEW US $298.95
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 Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC Rangefinder 204100 20-4100 US $299.99
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 Bushnell 201932 Laser Scout 1000 Rangefinder ARC NEW US $269.99
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 NEW Bushnell 205110 Elite 1600 ARC 7x26 Black Rangefinder US $499.99
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 Bushnell 025968 Scout 1000 ARC w/ Realtree AP Camo Laser Rangefinder April 2009 US $229.00
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC Rangefinder binoculars US $799.00
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 BUSHNELL 10X42 FUSION 1600 ARC RANGEFINDER BINOCULARS 201042 US $999.00
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT 1000 ARC PATRIOT LASER RANGEFINDER 201932P NEW US $259.99
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 Bushnell 201042 10x42 Fusion 1600 ARC Binoculars with Laser Rangefinder Black US $789.99
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT ARC 1000 RANGEFINDER REALTREE CAMO 201942 NEW US $304.99
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 BUSHNELL 205110 Elite 1600 ARC 7x26mm Laser Rangefinder multi-coated optics New US $599.95
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 Bushnell Folds of Honor Scout 1000 ARC Patriot Laser Rangefinder 201932 US $299.99
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 BUSHNELL FUSION 1600 ARC RANGEFINDER BINOCULARS 10X42 US $839.99
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 BUSHNELL FUSION 1600 ARC RANGEFINDER BINOCULARS 12X50 US $949.99
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT ARC 1000 RANGEFINDER 201932 NEW US $289.99
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 Bushnell Fusion ARC 1600 12x50 Rangefinder Binocular 201250 New US $1,099.95
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT 1000 ARC RANGEFINDER 20-1942 CAMO 201942 US $329.95
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 Bushnell Scout ARC Laser RANGEFINDER Scouting GAME CAMERA Hunting OUTDOOR Gear US $324.80
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 NEW Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinders DLR SALE US $282.99
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT 1000 ARC LASER RANGE FINDER US $287.55
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 NEW 2012 BUSHNELL FUSION 1600 ARC 10x42 BINOCULAR LASER RANGEFINDER 201042 US $749.99
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC Laser Rangefinder US $1,199.99
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 BUSHNELL 5x24 Scout 1000 ARC Black Range Finder - 201932 US $237.98
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 BUSHNELL SCOUT 1000 ARC RANGEFINDER 201932 BLK 20-1932 US $299.95
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 Bushnell Fusion 1600 10x42 ARC Laser Rangefinder Roof Prism Binoculars, Black US $999.00
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 20 5106 Pro 1600 Tournament Rangefinder-With Pinseeker & Arc US $523.36
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 Bushnell Laser Scout 1000, Rangefinder ARC 201932 US $301.59
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 Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC Laser Rangefinder 7x 26mm Matte 205110 US $520.95
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder 5x Realtree AP 201942 US $338.95
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 Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC Laser Rangefinder 5x Matte 201932 US $300.95
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Arc Rangefinder
Bushnell Elite 1500 ARC Laser Rangefinder
Choosing a Rifle Scope
With there being literally thousands of rifle scopes on the market today, choosing the one that's right for you can sometimes be a confusing task. The best scope for deer hunting will not necessarily be the best scope for competition target shooting. Once you understand the various terms that manufacturers use, and understand the basics about scopes, you'll be in a better position to choose the scope that's right for you.
The Basics
The first consideration should be the quality of the glass. Unfortunately, while optical quality can be measured, there's no specifications published that will tell you which scope lenses are of better quality than others. You'll need to compare one scope to another by looking through them to judge the sharpness and contrast of the lenses. In general, you should buy the best quality scope that you can afford.
The quality of the lenses isn't entirely due to the glass itself, though. Lens coatings aid in contrast, light transmission and glare reduction, and there are terms that describe the type of coatings on a scope. A "coated" lens has a coating on the exterior surface of the lens. A "fully coated" lens has a coating on all lens surfaces exposed to the air, both front and rear. "Multi-coated" lenses have multiple layers of coatings on at least one surface of the lens. "Fully-multicoated" lenses have multiple coatings on all front and rear lens surfaces. The quality of the lens coatings can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, or even from one model to another by the same manufacturer, so you'll want to compare the image quality of various scopes.
Another initial consideration when selecting a scope is its construction. If you anticipate using your scope in inclement weather, you'll want to make sure that the interior of the scope is filled with a substance such as nitrogen, which keeps air from getting into the scope and causing moisture condensation on the interior surfaces of the lenses. You'll also want to make sure that the scope body is weatherproof or at least weather-resistant.
Yet another factor in your selection process is the magnification of the scope. There are variable magnification scopes and fixed power scopes. A scope that's marked 3x30 will have a fixed magnification of 3 (the 30 is the lens diameter, which we'll get to shortly). A scope that's marked 3-9x30 is a variable power scope, with the magnification adjustable from 3 power to 9 power. The magnification of a scope is usually referred to with an X, as in 3X. A 3X scope will make the target appear 3 times larger than it would be with the naked eye.
How much magnification do you need? That depends upon your intended use for the scope. Those who hunt at relatively short ranges, such as deer hunters, usually will want a lower magnification such as 3X. A higher magnification would make it difficult for them to see the entire deer and would also make the field of view too narrow for them to scan the area looking for deer. Whether you need a fixed power scope or a variable power scope is your personal preference. Years ago variable power scopes were slightly inferior to fixed power scopes; that's no longer the case today. Variable power scopes also offer flexibility for different shooting situations.
Varmint hunters, benchrest shooters and other long-range shooters will often want the highest magnification they can afford. For these users, a 20, 30 or even 40X magnification isn't unusual.
There's also the light-gathering ability of the scope to consider. Generally speaking, the larger the diameter of the front ("objective") lens, the more light it gathers, which means that your target is visible at lower light levels. A 30 millimeter objective lens is fine for shooting during the daytime, but if you're planning on shooting at the break of dawn or the last light of the day, a larger objective lens will be a significant help. 40 or 50 millimeter objective lenses are the most common large objective lens sizes.
The Options
Scope manufacturers are providing a wide variety of options for specific needs. Included in these are turrets, reticle patterns, adjustable objectives, and more. Again, what you need depends upon your specific use for the scope.
The turrets are the adjustment knobs, usually located on the top and right side of the scope, that allow you to adjust the point of impact of your shot up or down and left or right. The most basic turrets are almost flush with the scope tube, and allow you to make adjustments using a screwdriver or a dime. Some of these flush turrets will have click adjustments. The flush-mounted turrets are probably the most commonly used for hunting, since most hunters don't make adjustments to their scopes once the rifle/scope combination is set for a particular distance.
Target turrets protrude from the scope body, sometimes significantly, and allow the user to make quick adjustments for windage or elevation. These are popular with benchrest shooters, varmint hunters, snipers and other long-range shooters for whom a small adjustment will make a big difference in the point of impact downrange. Target turrets usually have click adjustments in either 1/4 or 1/8 Minute of Angle (MOA). Minute of angle is an expression of the number of degrees in an arc. For example, a 1/4 minute of angle adjustment will result in a point of impact change of 1/4" at 100 yards, 1/2" at 200 yards, 1" at 400 yards, and so on.
Your choice of reticles, or "crosshairs," is now so great that it would be impossible in this article to describe all of the options. They range from fine crosshairs to thick crosshairs to illuminated reticles, and more. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. For hunting, the combination of thick crosshairs on the outside edge of the reticle and thin crosshairs in the middle seems to be the most popular. Mil-dot reticles have become increasingly popular. These have dots regularly spaced along the reticle lines, and allow the user to gauge the distance to the target. Other scopes offer even more advanced rangefinding options than mil-dot reticles.
A popular option for precision shooting is the adjustable objective lens. Scopes without adjustable objective lenses are affected by what is called parallax. Parallax is the apparent difference in position of the target relative to the reticle at different distances. With a fixed-objective scope, if you move your eye left or right the barrel is no longer pointing to the same spot on the target as the reticle. You can see this if you mount your rifle solidly and look through the scope; move your eye slightly to the left and right, and you'll see that the reticle isn't in the same position on the target. While the parallax shift may be subtle, at longer distances it can make a significant difference in the point of impact. An adjustable objective scope allows you to correct for parallax for a particular distance by either turning a ring on the front of the scope or by a turret on the side of the scope. Fixed-objective scopes are generally set to be parallax-free at 100 yards; the adjustable objective allows for more fine-tuning.
The Technicals
When you're shopping for a scope, you'll encounter all sorts of technical specifications, some more important than others.
Eye relief is an important technical consideration. This is the distance from your eye to the rear ("ocular") lens at which you can see the full target picture. The eye relief measurement will determine where on your rifle you'll be mounting your scope. If the amount of eye relief is too short or too long, you won't be able to properly position your cheek on the stock.
Field of view is another important factor. Field of view is the amount of area you're able to view at a particular distance, usually measured in feet at 100 yards. For example, with a 3 power scope you would be able to view roughly 30 feet of terrain from left to right at 100 yards. The field of view becomes smaller as the magnification of the scope increases. Hunters typically prefer a wide field of view, while precision shooters usually want to narrow in on the target.
You'll often see "Exit Pupil" as one of the technical specifications on a scope. This is the size of the circle of light on the rear ("ocular") lens that is visible to you from arms length, and is usually expressed in millimeters. The size of the exit pupil is a factor of the magnification of the scope and the size of the objective lens. On high magnification scopes the exit pupil size can become so small that your eye must be directly in line with the scope in order to see the entire circle of view.
Technical specifications will often include the adjustment range of the scope, usually measured at 100 yards. Adjustment ranges vary from as little as 25 inches to as much as 150 inches or more. If you use your scope at moderate distances, and your scope has been properly mounted so that it's on target at the middle of the adjustment range, a smaller adjustment range isn't generally a concern. However, for long-distance shooters a wide adjustment range is a necessity, as bullet drops begin to be measured in feet rather than inches.
An often-overlooked technical specification is the mounting length. If the mounting length of the scope is too long or too short, you may not be able to put the mounting rings in the proper spots on your rifle, or you may wind up having to get a special scope mount.
With advances in technology, there's almost no such thing as a bad scope today. Even the least expensive models give better performance than scopes made decades ago. But, when you consider that you may be using the scope you buy for years to come, it's a good idea to get the best model you can afford that suits your particular needs.
About the Author
Richard A. Baker is the owner of
GunShopFinder.com
. Further information about sports optics can be found at
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and
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Copyright 2008, Richard A. Baker. Reproduction of this article without inclusion of the above links is expressly prohibited.
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