Trijicon makes five different types of red dots; they are the ACOG, the MRO, the RMR, the SRS, and the Reflex. Each of these sights has it’s own unique features and has it’s own ideal POU that it can be used for. This article will help you decide which sight is optimal for you and your philosophy of use (POU). All of these have an aluminum alloy casing that is extremely durable, and have fixed magnification. [Read more…]
A scope should be the second most expensive part of your firearm purchase, after the rifle itself. In fact, many target shooters recommend you spend at least as much on your scope as you did on your rifle, if not more! As such, it is important that you know the basics about scopes before you make a decision on what scope best fits your rifle and intended philosophy of use (POU). This is why Midway USA goes over the basics parts of a scope and how it works in the first half of their video “Gunsmithing – How to Chooses A Rifle Scope Presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA.”
Now that we’ve covered the basics of scope components, it’s time to go into comparing some features on the scope that you will have to decide on, such as whether or not you want variable magnification, and what reticle you want, as well as several other features that can make a difference in your experience of the scope’s purchase and use. This is part two of a two part series about the YouTube video “Gunsmithing – How to Chooses A Rifle Scope Presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA.” Part one of the series can be found here.
When it comes to hunting and shooting, the most important part is to aim correctly and shoot precisely without letting the prey to run away. Most of the newbies deny the fact that how a good rifle with a little more price than ordinary one can deliver accuracy and precision. When it comes to choosing the rifle, it is important to look for quality riflescope that can give accuracy while shooting. In most of the cases, riflescopes are not well made and put the hunter in sheer agony when they miss the target. The simple solution is to invest in a good riflescope that will never give the chance to the prey to breathe once more. Especially if you are shooting from longer distances, you can’t catch the prey with your eyes and that is why Riflescope is used by professional hunters.
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The power of riflescope is around 1.5x to 50x for traditional rifles. When it is adjusted on rifle, it is bore sighted from the shooter. When shooting with the riflescope mounted on top of rifle, make sure to adjust the range to zero. This means that at distance X the shot will land closely where the gun is aimed that does not include wind speed or elevation. Standard combat rifles are commonly zeroed at 100 yards. From now on, we will take on 100 yards as zero distance.
Now modify the scope accordingly. This is the most straight way to zero the scope. Majority of scopes have wind age and elevation dials which can be twisted to compensate for impreciseness. The height is commonly on the upper part and have an impact on the bullet’s point of impact (POI) upright. The windage is commonly on the right side of the riflescope and moves the bullet’s POI straight. [Read more…]
If you’re getting ready for hunting season, you need to find the best scopes to gives you the highest chance of success. But if you don’t have tons of money to spare, find a high-quality scope can be a challenge. The good news is Vector Optics builds great scopes for a reasonable price. Don’t believe us? Here’s more you need to know about this innovative company.
For over a decade, Vector Optics built an optics business aimed at producing low-cost but high-quality optics. Our first thought about cheap but good is skepticism. It’s a natural reaction but misplaced in this instance. The manufacturer makes their products with aluminum alloy. They use good quality glass as well. The mechanics, where applicable, are stable and don’t loosen or lose their zero through regular use.
We’ve looked at scopes and other optics in the past that cost more but performed poorly. The most common problem is low-quality glass. The scope gathers light poorly, and everything viewed through the scope is foggy.
The mechanics in cheaper scopes rarely stay tight or secure very long, even riding a few miles in the truck can jar them loose. Cheap scopes come with other issues, but lousy glass and loose mechanics are the most common.
The first thing that jumps out when you look over their website is the warranty. Affordable scope varieties tend to come with very limited warranties. The Vector Optics warranty supports their products for five years. If it fails due to a defect, you get a new one. The warranty is excellent, but the 30-day money-back guarantee adds another layer of confidence.
Most of you probably own or owned an economic scope at some point in time. The glass is crystal clear the first month you own it, but they get foggy or milky over time. They rarely hold zero very well, or they fit loosely on the rail.
Vector Optics come with good, clear glass, and they keep their zero well. Those two things are expected from expensive scopes, but we usually accept that an economy scope won’t perform as well. That’s just not true with Vector Optics; they are made well and made from quality materials.
It’s not exactly a quality that we consider a stand-out feature, but their selection of optics is vast. They have nearly every type of scope and magnification combo. While we mostly focused on scopes or similar optics in this review, there are several products beyond optics available from them, including:
Like we mentioned above, with so many optics to choose from, picking favorites proved difficult. We looked for optics that are popular but useful. Red and green dot sights plus reflex sights are among our favorite scopes overall.
They have a wide range of uses from home defense to competition shooting. In the end, we chose optics that are popular. We didn’t list these scopes in order.
Red and green dot sights improve target acquisition and help with overall grouping. This one built well with good glass and sharp reticles. It comes with eight options for reticles. That is about six more options than most of the red or green dot sights on the market. If you use a dot scope with any reticle other than a classic dot, they are fun, and some improve accuracy.
It uses a CR2032 battery or the rechargeable version of that battery. USB charging is available, but that doesn’t seem like an option many of us care about in the end. You either remove the optic from your gun and charge it, or leave the weapon lying around while it recharges. Both methods of USB charging have drawbacks. Keeping extra CR2032 batteries on hand is the best option in this case.
This scope’s name is cool, but that’s the least of the reasons we added it to our favorites list. It sports eleven levels of illumination, and the coated glass is bright. The light transfer with this scope is on the level of scopes that costs four times as much. The glass and light transfer are the main reasons this scope made our favorites list.
It offers more than good glass and illumination. The 4-inch eye relief makes shooting at longer ranges a little more forgiving. The scope is perfect for close and long-range shots. It will perform great at 30 yards or 400 yards making it an excellent scope for hunting.
The Vector Optics has a lightweight frame that won’t add weight to your gun, and it’s surprisingly durable for a sight that weighs almost nothing. It also comes with four different reticles and a red laser mounted on one side. This site is a great accessory for a home defense gun or recreational shooting.
This scope is an excellent scope for the price as well. We like this scope for its clarity and lightweight. Another big plus for us is the built-in lens covers open down instead of up. That’s not a trivial feature to anyone that’s broken a lens cover off on a tree or accidentally snagged it when moving the weapon.
This great optic is a 3 MOA red dot sight. This site is lightweight. You can barely feel it in your hand. It has the same good glass as the other scopes along with sturdy mechanical parts. It has the option for a mini sight and multiple illumination settings when needed.
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This question is a hard question to answer. Each optics maker is better or worse on a few things when compared to their competitors. Vector Optics puts a lot of effort into quality while keeping their prices low. At their worst, they are about even with their competition. The glass and mechanical parts of any scope are the essential features.
Most optics makers try to use good glass, and they do a fair job of using mechanical parts that work well. Vector Optics is a little above their competition where glass is concerned and about even on mechanical parts. Vector Optics beats the competition on variety and selection. Their scopes also offer more reticle options than most other scopes and hold their zero better.
We think you should give Vector Optics a try and see what you think.
In short, our opinion is favorable, and we think you should try out one the scopes we mentioned above and find the scope that fits your needs and circumstances. You will be surprised by the vast selection and the low prices. Take a trip to your local gun shop or sporting goods store and ask them about Vector Optics.
We spend a lot of money on gun accessories. If you can get a proper, reliable scope for a low price, then that means more money for ammo. That alone is reason enough to shop economy scopes. They make their scopes to last and perform reliably. We can’t stress enough how important good glass is to optics along with light transfer, and they use good glass.
If you’re like more hunters or recreational shooters, a large part of your budget goes toward renting land, paying dues, travel, and several other expensive side effects of your lifestyle. Using economy scopes helps take some of the weight off your budget. Compared to some Nikon scopes, buying an economy scope saves enough money to fund a nice hunting trip.
If you’re in the market for a scope, the Leupold Rimfire Scope is worth a look. It might be just the accessory you need for your rifle this season. But before you take out your wallet, you need to know everything there is to know about the Leupold. After all, you want to know what you’re adding to your rifle and how it’s going to help you hit your target.
Scopes are just as unique as firearms, and if you want to get the most out of your shooting experience and hit a target accurately, you need a scope that is specifically designed for your firearm. Some people will use a standard scope on a rimfire rifle, without too much trouble, but their scope ends up getting damaged or not being as accurate.
Why settle for a subpar experience? Purchasing a rimfire scope for your rimfire rifle can greatly enhance your accuracy and the enjoyment of hitting your target.
We review the Leupold rimfire scope to see, talk about some of its unique features, and what others have to say about the scope. With this information, we’re confident that you’ll be able to decide if the Leupold rimfire scope is an ideal choice for you.
Like many manufacturers that specialize in gun scopes, there are four rimfire scopes made by Leupold to choose from; we will discuss them in greater detail a little later in our review.
As we already mentioned a rimfire scope is specifically designed to be used with a rimfire rifle. Many people wonder what the difference is between a rimfire and centerfire rifles. The biggest difference is the ammunition. Centerfire ammunition has primer in the center of the casing base, and rimfire primer is in the rim of the ammunition, near the bottom of the casing.
A scope, of course, is designed to provide magnification and works best in long-range shooting. Scopes have a large lens. This is the objective lens, which is located on the opposite end of the eyepiece. When the light transmits through the lens and back into the lens of the eyepiece (also we see a magnification of our target. Most scopes have a variety of magnification options.
While many people choose to use a standard scope for a rimfire rifle, you have a better chance of accuracy, clarity, comfort, and overall better experience when using a rimfire scope for your rimfire rifle.
The Leupold company is a well-known and well-respected family-owned company, based out of Beaverton, Oregon, and is over a hundred years old. According to the company, their first scope was created by Marcus Leupold after he became frustrated with poor clarity due to fog.
The Plainsman was the first Leupold scope, and dozens followed. While some Leupold scopes are no longer in distribution, today’s scopes remain waterproof, shockproof, and durable enough for the recoil of a rifle.
Leupold currently distributes four rimfire riflescopes:
Next, will discuss the specs and unique features of each one.
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Weight: 6.50 ounces or 184 grams
Linear Field Of View (FOV): 39.50 ft/100 yd and 4.90 m/100 m
Eye Relief: 4.90 inches or 125 mm
Objective Diameter: .80 inches
Elevation and Windage Adjustment Range: 147 MOA
Length: 8 inches
Mounting Space: 5.8 x 1.80 x 2.20 inches
Eyepiece Length: 2.10 inches
Objective Diameter: 1 inch
Eyepiece Diameter: 1.40 inches
Tube Diameter: 1 inch
Some highlighted features include ¼-MOA field-click adjustments, waterproof and fog proof (which makes it ideal for any conditions), and DiamondCoat lens coating for long-lasting protection and clarity.
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Weight: 7.50 ounces or 213 grams
Linear Field Of View (FOV): 25.50 ft/100 yd and 8.50 m/100 m
Eye Relief: 4.50 inches or 114 mm
Objective Diameter: 1.10 inches
Elevation and Windage Adjustment Range: 80 MOA
Length: 9.20 inches
Mounting Space: 4.8 x 1.40 x 2.20 inches
Eyepiece Length: 2.30 inches
Objective Diameter: 1.40 inch
Eyepiece Diameter: 1.40 inches
Tube Diameter: 1 inch
Some highlighted features of the scope include micro-friction dials with ¼-MOA increments for easy adjusting. The lenses have a Multicoat 4 system, which maintains clarity and brightness in low-light conditions. The rimfire parallax adjusts for up to 60 yards.
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Weight: 12.2 ounces or 346 grams
Linear Field Of View (FOV): 33.7 ft/100 yd (low) and 13.6 ft/100 yd (high)
Eye Relief: 4.17 inches (low) and 3.66 inches (high)
Elevation and Windage Adjustment Range: 60 MOA or 17.5 MIL
Exit Pupil: 4.7mm
Length: 12.39 inches
Mounting Space: 5.38 x 2.31 x 1.85 inches
Eyepiece Length: 3.50 inches
Objective Diameter: 1.83 inch
Eyepiece Diameter: 1.56 inches
Tube Diameter: 1 inch
This scope has been rigorously tested to withstand the same conditions as some of the more “top-tier” Leupold rifle scopes and the outer lens of the rimfire scope is scratch resistant to “military standard extreme abrasion specification.”
Other highlighted features include a 3:1 zoom erector system, which makes it more versatile and ¼-MOA precision adjustments. The scope is also made from aircraft-quality aluminum, which makes it durable.
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Weight: 11.1 ounces or 315 grams
Linear Field Of View (FOV): 43.8 ft/100 yd (low) and 17.8 ft/100 yd (high)
Eye Relief: 4.17 inches (low) and 3.70 inches (high)
Elevation and Windage Adjustment Range: 75 MOA or 21.8 MIL
Exit Pupil: 5 mm
Length: 11.04 inches
Mounting Space: 4.81 x 1.74 x 1.85 inches
Eyepiece Length: 3.50 inches
Objective Diameter: 1.83 inch
Eyepiece Diameter: 1.56 inches
Tube Diameter: 1 inch
Aside from some differences in size, the features are the same as those that are
In the VX-Freedom Rimfire 3-9×40 scope.
Even though Leupold scopes are designed for gun owners of all experience levels to use with relative ease, you can download a rifle scope manual and a ballistic aiming manual to look at before you decide which rimfire scope to purchase.
Leupold scopes also require minimal maintenance, which means you can spend more time using the scope than taking care of it. Here are some maintenance tips to consider when looking at a Leupold rimfire scope.
Lenses should be cleaned with a lens brush and then pure alcohol, high-grade glass cleaner, or plain water to wipe the lens clean. As long as you store the scope in a case, it should stay relatively dust-free.
The windage and elevation adjustments are permanently lubricated, and there’s no need to oil them. As long as you keep the adjustment covers on, they should need no extra maintenance. The side focus, adjustable objective, and power selector eyepieces are also permanently lubricated, so there’s no need to worry about maintenance on those parts.
The best way to keep your scope clean (apart from the lens) is to wipe it with a clean and dry cloth. If you encounter any issues with your rimfire scope, Leupold recommends checking out their troubleshooting tips (which can be found in the scope manual) before sending your scope to the company.
We’ve shown you some of the features that make the Leupold rimfire scope unique, and many of the features cannot be found in rimfire scopes from competitors.
When you compare the Leupold scope to other high-quality competitors like Bushnell or Nikon, you’ll notice that the Leupold brand makes lighter weight scopes. Leupold’s high-quality lens, durability, and shock/water/fog-proof capabilities definitely make it stand out from others.
While some of the competing rimfire scopes are less expensive than the Leupold brand, there are limited warranties or no warranty available at all. The Leupold company will stand behind their rimfire scopes for a lifetime; other companies don’t.
Whether this is your first rimfire scope or you’re replacing one, the Leupold brand is a solid option.
If you’re a novice or have a lot of experience using a rimfire scope, the Leupold scope is easy to use and requires minimal maintenance. Due to its craftsmanship and durability, you can use a Leupold scope out in all kinds of weather and lighting conditions and have more success hitting your target than if you used a competitor’s rimfire scope.
While the price of a Leupold rimfire scope may be more than most want to spend, it’s important to keep in mind that the scope is backed by a lifetime warranty and any issues are cleared up by the company relatively fast and easy.
