When deer hunting season opens, avid deer hunters will want their rifle to be outfitted with the ideal telescopic sight, one that suits not only his rifle, but also the area he is hunting in, as well as his own personal hunting and shooting technique.
If the deer hunter is going to hunt in an area where long range shots are required, it is vital that he/she purchases the best possible scope possible. Most hunters prefer to get an adjustable magnification scope so that he/she is able to perform general observation, closer range shots, and long range shots, all with one scope. When looking at the listings for an adjustable rifle scope, you will normally find the minimum magnification, the maximum magnification, and the diameter of the objective lens. For example: a "3x9x42" scope will be listed with a minimum magnification of 3 power, a maximum magnification of 9 power, and a 40 millimeter objective lens diameter.
Understanding the Magnification Range of a Scope
For deer hunting, it is typical to use a scope with a 3x9 magnification range. However, if you are hunting in thick woods and your shots will typically be 50 yards or less, you will usually do fine with a 4X scope. When hunting in areas where longer shots are required, where you will be making shots that average several hundred yards, you will do better with a 4x12 or a 4.5x14. If you are hunting on the plains or in open country, you will want your scope to be at a higher power. Normally, in this environment, you will be able to see in all directions and have little chance of being surprised by an animal. You may even have to make a shot from one hilltop to the next, or one mountain to the next.
Next We Will Look at The Objective Lens Size
40 to 44 mm is what you can expect to find in lens size on a medium variable deer rifle scope. However, you can purchase larger objective lenses that can go up to 75 mm. However, these are not usually much of an advantage in most domestic hunting situations. The larger lenses do not typically function much different from smaller and lighter versions, unless you are in very dim conditions and then they must be set at the highest power option. This can be both uncomfortable and difficult to shoot with.
If your scope is mounted properly, you should be able to close your eyes, position your rifle on your shoulder so your face is on the gun stock in a firm but comfortable position (also know as shouldering your gun with proper, repeatable stock weld), open your eyes, and see directly down the center of your scope on each attempt. However, with a large objective lens, you can not do this, due to the fact that you have to mount it higher in order to keep the ring of this type of lens of the gun's barrel. Having to mount your scope this high will cause you to have a rifle that is heavier, clumsier, less balanced, slower, and uncomfortable to shoot.
Buying the proper scope to fit your hunting locale and type of shooting is key to making successful shots. Using the proper scope to fit your rifle, meet your hunting environment, and meet your shooting style will make or break any effort you put into hunting. You can read parts two and three of this article at our website.
I hope you know that your deer hunt can be prosperous or be ruined by the choice of a scope that benefits your style of shooting.
If the deer hunter is going to hunt in an area where long range shots are required, it is vital that he/she purchases the best possible scope possible. Most hunters prefer to get an adjustable magnification scope so that he/she is able to perform general observation, closer range shots, and long range shots, all with one scope. When looking at the listings for an adjustable rifle scope, you will normally find the minimum magnification, the maximum magnification, and the diameter of the objective lens. For example: a "3x9x42" scope will be listed with a minimum magnification of 3 power, a maximum magnification of 9 power, and a 40 millimeter objective lens diameter.
Understanding the Magnification Range of a Scope
For deer hunting, it is typical to use a scope with a 3x9 magnification range. However, if you are hunting in thick woods and your shots will typically be 50 yards or less, you will usually do fine with a 4X scope. When hunting in areas where longer shots are required, where you will be making shots that average several hundred yards, you will do better with a 4x12 or a 4.5x14. If you are hunting on the plains or in open country, you will want your scope to be at a higher power. Normally, in this environment, you will be able to see in all directions and have little chance of being surprised by an animal. You may even have to make a shot from one hilltop to the next, or one mountain to the next.
Next We Will Look at The Objective Lens Size
40 to 44 mm is what you can expect to find in lens size on a medium variable deer rifle scope. However, you can purchase larger objective lenses that can go up to 75 mm. However, these are not usually much of an advantage in most domestic hunting situations. The larger lenses do not typically function much different from smaller and lighter versions, unless you are in very dim conditions and then they must be set at the highest power option. This can be both uncomfortable and difficult to shoot with.
If your scope is mounted properly, you should be able to close your eyes, position your rifle on your shoulder so your face is on the gun stock in a firm but comfortable position (also know as shouldering your gun with proper, repeatable stock weld), open your eyes, and see directly down the center of your scope on each attempt. However, with a large objective lens, you can not do this, due to the fact that you have to mount it higher in order to keep the ring of this type of lens of the gun's barrel. Having to mount your scope this high will cause you to have a rifle that is heavier, clumsier, less balanced, slower, and uncomfortable to shoot.
Buying the proper scope to fit your hunting locale and type of shooting is key to making successful shots. Using the proper scope to fit your rifle, meet your hunting environment, and meet your shooting style will make or break any effort you put into hunting. You can read parts two and three of this article at our website.
I hope you know that your deer hunt can be prosperous or be ruined by the choice of a scope that benefits your style of shooting.
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