| It is nearly Fall. The days are getting | | | | range shooting. |
| shorter and the weather is getting cooler and | | | | |
| the rut has already begun. Very soon, those | | | | What brand should you choose? No doubt, go |
| trophy bucks will begin the yearly task of | | | | with a trusted brand in high end hunting |
| fighting and mating. Get your gear together, | | | | optics. There are many brands to choose from |
| scout your deer stand, and site your rifle. | | | | with solid reputations in the field. |
| What's that? This is the year for your new | | | | Remember, like everything else in life, you |
| scope? You better get on it. Here are some | | | | get what you pay for. Talk to your hunting |
| ideas to start your search. | | | | buddies, do a Google search for riflescopes, |
| | | | and do a little leg work. |
| Buying a riflescope can be a difficult task. | | | | |
| With all the available options, it can be | | | | One brand you may want to consider, one that |
| difficult to choose a good riflescope with | | | | well-loved by serious hunters because of its |
| the right specifications to fit your budget. | | | | excellent features is Leupold. The latest |
| Some of the things you should look for in a | | | | product of Leupold is the Leupold VX-7. The |
| riflescope include: | | | | VX-7 riflescope has several very nice |
| | | | features. One that I like particularly is a |
| 1. Magnification - choose a fixed power | | | | fast-focus eyepiece. I am always challenged |
| riflescope if your subjects are steady, and a | | | | to get my rifle shouldered and aimed in that |
| variable power one for moving subjects. | | | | instant the big buck appears out of nowhere. |
| | | | The power selector ring is matched to the |
| 2. Objective diameter - the larger the | | | | ballistic aiming system that allows you to |
| diameter, the more light can pass through. | | | | instantly select the magnification to custom |
| This provides a clearer view and longer | | | | match the reticle to the projectile. If you |
| hunting hours. | | | | can't see, you can't fire. |
| | | | |
| 3. Recticle - this is the aiming device | | | | Be aware, friend, that this scope is not |
| used in place of crosshairs. | | | | cheap. I'm talking over $1000. This may be a |
| | | | draw back for you. It is for me, I'm just a |
| 4. Eye relief - choose a riflescope that has | | | | working stiff! Whichever brand and model you |
| an eye relief. When looking to attach an eye | | | | eventually choose, you will need a riflescope |
| relief to your rifle, make sure that it | | | | come with superb optics, dependability, |
| matches with your rifle's type and model. | | | | ruggedness, and accuracy. Your scope, just |
| | | | like you and your rifle, will get rained on, |
| 5. Field of View - this feature is | | | | snowed on, will fall (hopefully not from a |
| particularly important in range shooting. A | | | | tree!) on the ground, and may even get |
| riflescope that provides a wider range is | | | | stepped on. Certain brands cannot put up with |
| better. | | | | these elements and still perform. Other |
| | | | brands are known for getting smacked around |
| 6. Parallax Adjustable/Adjustable | | | | and still staying true. Find out which one is |
| Objective - choose a riflescope that has an | | | | right for you, with the features and price |
| excellent feature if you are looking to go | | | | tag you can live with. |