Choosing The Best Tactical Rifle Scope
October 28, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Rifle Scope Blog
Many firearm enthusiasts in this day and age are using an optical sighting device or tactical rifle scope on their guns. There is a great reason for making this happen, which is simplicity. Using a scope is a lot less complex than lining up your iron sights. Here is what you need to know about choosing the best tactical rifle scope.
Having the right tool for the job is vitally important. Cartridges and scopes are getting more powerful every single year, and this makes choosing the right scope even more vitally important than ever before.
On one end of your tactical rifle scope you have the objective bell and the objective lens. The elevation adjustment and the windage adjustment are in the center of the scope. Then you have the power ring, the eye piece, the ocular lens and the exit pupil which are on the side that you look through with your scope. Knowing these terms is important when it comes to choosing the best tactical rifle scope, because there are unique characteristics among each of them. If you don't know your tactical rifle scope anatomy, then you are going to have trouble determining which features are the most important for you to seek out.
The main tube for most scopes in America is only a single inch in diameter, which means that they make use out of one inch rings. Some main tubes are only 30 mm, meaning that they use 30 mm rings. There are a number of different base types that can be used to connect the rings directly to your rifle. You are going to need to know what type of base you need in order to find out the height and the type for the rings that you are going to use for the scope that you want, whether they are 1" rings or 30 mm rings.
Scopes do not gather light though most people think that they do, but rather they transmit available light to your eye through the lenses, even losing some light in the process. The best scope is one that offers a theoretical 98% light transmission. Anything that is above 95% in light transmission is considered to be great, though most scopes only offer around 90%.
Another consideration is magnification range. A scope with a 3 to 9 magnification range for a gun intended for whitetail deer is pretty much standard. For mule deer or for antelope, choosing a 4 to 12 or a 4.5 to 14 is not going to be too bad. High power scopes are definitely nice, but in certain situations such as on hot days, they will be rendered nearly unusable because of heat waves and mirage. For smaller animals or for longer range targets, choose a variable range with 6 to 20X or 8 to 25X for the best results. Some other people prefer fixed scopes because they have fewer moving parts and are simpler, so consider this option as well.
Nightforce NXS 12-42×56mm Tactical Rifle Scope Review
October 15, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Rifle Scope Reviews
A serious tactical scope- that’s the characteristic given to the Nightforce NXS 12-42x56 riflescope and is used by a serious target shooter. This scope is physically large with a 30mm main tube and a 56mm objective lens and is not in the lightweight category. With the sunshade attached, you would end up with a 16.125” long scope that weighs 34 ounces. The riflescope comes with a windage and elevation adjustments knobs that are large, providing for more convenient fingertip adjustments. The NXS 12-42x56 also features a side mounted parallax correction knob and one disadvantage is that it has less adjustment, but don’t fret as this is easily compensated with the 20 MOA mount rail.
Shooters who have used it will tell you that the scope is constructed with durability and reliability, which is an essential characteristic for using in all conditions. Nightforce has proven its ruggedness and precision optics by producing that are high in standards in these two areas. The scopes tube walls are built with aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and are three times thicker and most other scopes, making it less prone to stress, call for greater stability and has an provides an incredible shield for the optics inside. Also, the NXS 12-42x56 is not extruded or formed like most other scopes.
Each of its air-to-glass surface is multi-coated to tolerances of 0.000005 inches and exceeds every Mil-Spec abrasion test. The benefit of this extreme care becomes apparent in low-light conditions. The NXS 12-42x56 riflescope lenses are matched and aligned by hand to make sure the scopes optimal performance. This method is known as optical indexing, which translates to the highest possible performance and resolution. Though time-consuming and highly labor intensive, the end result is well worth it.
The Nightforce is considered a class above the rest as there is one more final advantage apart from all that was said above. This is their Quality Assurance testing. Every Nightforce scope produced goes through a rigorous seventy-five step series of QA tests. When we say rigorous, we mean really heavy duty as their side impact tests would destroy most scopes in the market. This test is done by giving each scope a side impact at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock and must maintain 1/8 MOA or less track-out within 40 minutes of vertical adjustment after each series of impacts. After each scope passes all QA tests, it is given a green tag that is initialed by the NF technician.
These are the advantages and the features of the Nightforce NXS 12-42x56. Some of the other pertinent specifications for this one tough and rugged scope are the magnification which is 12-42x (8-32x) with an objective lens diameter of 56mm and the ocular lens diameter of 36mm. The main tube diameter is 30mm with an overall length of 16.1" (15.9"). This scope weighs in at 34 ounces. The eye relief for this scope is 3.8" with and internal adjustment range of 45 MOA elevation, 35 MOA windage (65 MOA elevation, 45 MOA windage) and click value of 25 MOA. The reticles are in-house made NP reticles, CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, MLR, Mil-Dot.
In the field, the NXS 12-42x56 is one step ahead and does extremely well in competitive shooting. The windage and elevation adjustments are extremely quick, reliable and efficient. Whatever type of reticle you use, it is etched on compound optical glass. This insures a clear reticle in your field of view, with no distortion at maximum magnification. There will be an internal lighting source, which is an added bonus and is used to illuminate the reticle against the target under low light and low contrast conditions. The illumination is adjustable to suit individual preferences. For conclusion, this is considered the standard by which all other target scopes are judged.
Do you own one? Leave your own review below!!!
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Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 NP-R1 Rifle Scope US $1,632.00 |
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 NP2-DD Rifle Scope US $1,632.00 |
Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 Mildot Rifle Scope US $1,755.00 |
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Nightforce NXS 3.5-15X50 NP-R1 Rifle Scope US $1,661.00 |
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 MLR Rifle Scope US $1,888.00 |
Nightforce NXS 12-42X56 NP2-DD Rifle Scope US $1,885.00 |
Burris Tactical Rifle Scopes
July 3, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Burris Tactical Rifle Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of Burris Tactical Rifle Scope listings. New and used Burris Scopes for sale at cheap discounted prices. Browse our wide catalog of Tactical Rifle Scopes. Find the perfect tactical scopes for your needs.
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Burris 6.5-20x50mm Fullfield II Rifle Scope - : 200193 US $399.00
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BURRIS Signature 2X-8X rifle scope US $96.00
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BURRIS 3X9-40mm Fullfield II rifle scope LRS US $107.50
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Leupold M7 3X Rifle Scope With Burris Rings Good Cond.! US $86.00
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Burris 3x-9x Fullfield II Rifle Hunting Target Scope US $200.00
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Burris Fullfield II 200162 Rifle Scope W/Burris QDrings US $160.00
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Burris Fullfield II Rifle Scope 4.5-14x 42mm BPR US $188.50
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Burris 3-9x32 Timberline Rifle Scope 201334 Ballistic US $129.95
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Burris Compact Silver Finish 3-9x Rifle Scope US $41.00
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Burris Signature 4x-16x Matte Rifle Scope AO US $38.00
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Burris 6.5x20x-50mm Fullfield II Rifle Scope 200193 New US $280.00
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Burris 4.5-14x-42mm Fullfield II Rifle Scope New 200183 US $250.00
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Burris Euro Diamond 1.5x-6x matte rifle scope US $.99
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Burris Signature Safari 1.75x-5x-32mm matte rifle scope US $21.58
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BURRIS 3X9X40 FULLFIELD II MATTE BLACK RIFLE SCOPE N/R US $47.51
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BSA Tactical Rifle Scopes
July 3, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under BSA Tactical Rifle Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of BSA Tactical Rifle Scope listings. New and used BSA Scopes for sale at cheap discounted prices. Browse our wide catalog of Tactical Rifle Scopes. Find the perfect tactical scopes for your needs.
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BSA STS832X44 8-32x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MLDT RIFLE SCOPE US $194.99
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BSA Optics Tactical Rifle Scope TW8x32 US $69.99
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BSA STS624X44 6-24x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MLDT RIFLE SCOPE US $194.99
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BSA STS39X40 3-9x40 STEALTH TACTICAL MILDOT RIFLE SCOPE US $149.99
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BSA STS416X44 4-16x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MD RIFLE SCOPE US $179.99
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BSA STS416X44IR 4-16x44 STEALTH TACTICAL MD RIFLE SCOPE US $199.99
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BSA 4-16x44 IR MIL-DOT SIDE WHEEL TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE US $189.99
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BSA 6-24X44 IR MIL-DOT SIDE WHEEL TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE US $195.99
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BSA Optics Stealth Tactical 4x32 Black Rifle Scope US $142.99
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Sniper Scopes
July 3, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Sniper Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of Sniper Scope listings. New and used Sniper Scopes for sale at cheap discounted prices. Browse our wide catalog of Tactical Rifle Scopes. Find the perfect tactical scopes for your needs.
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NCSTAR 3-9X40 BLACK RIFLE SCOPE HUNTING SNIPER RINGS P4 US $33.97
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MINIATURE M-1 GARAND SNIPER RIFLE W SCOPE 1/6TH GUN US $16.50
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target varmint sniper scope 24x44..wow !!!! l@@k US $125.00
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WWI GERMAN SNIPER SCOPE US $220.00
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WW2 MAUSER ZEISS ZIELSECHS SNIPER HUNTING RIFLE SCOPE US $451.74
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VIETNAM TRAIL CARD,SKULL/SNIPER SCOPE SAW U CHARLIE C US $9.99
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NcSTAR 3-9x50 ILLUMINATED Sniper Rifle Scope/Ring SILVR US $54.99
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NCSTAR 3-9X40 BLACK RIFLE SCOPE HUNTING SNIPER RINGS P4 US $33.97
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MINIATURE M-1 GARAND SNIPER RIFLE W SCOPE 1/6TH GUN US $16.50
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target varmint sniper scope 24x44..wow !!!! l@@k US $125.00
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WWI GERMAN SNIPER SCOPE US $220.00
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WW2 MAUSER ZEISS ZIELSECHS SNIPER HUNTING RIFLE SCOPE US $451.74
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VIETNAM TRAIL CARD,SKULL/SNIPER SCOPE SAW U CHARLIE C US $9.99
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NcSTAR 3-9x50 ILLUMINATED Sniper Rifle Scope/Ring SILVR US $54.99
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Barska Tactical Rifle Scopes
July 3, 2009 by tacticalscopes
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Browse through a wide variety of Barska Tactical Rifle Scope listings. New and used Barska Tactical Rifle Scopes for sale at cheap discounted prices. Browse our wide catalog of Tactical Rifle Scopes. Find the perfect tactical scopes for your needs.
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Barska 50mm Tactical Red Dot Scope For S&W M&P CX4 G22 US $52.98
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Barska 50mm Tactical Red Dot Scope For Hk GSG5 SU16 US $52.98
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6-24X40 TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA, .223 BDC, 3G RETICLE US $169.99
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Mossberg 500 Tactical Scope Mount + Barska 50mm Red Dot US $49.98
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BARSKA AC10550 Swat 10-40x50IRAO Mil Dot Tactical Scope US $259.99
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BARSKA AC10770 1.5-4.5x20 Tactical Scope US $99.95
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2-7x32 TACTICAL SCOPE by BARSKA FOR ALL .223 RIFLES US $119.99
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Barska Red Dot Scope 2x30mm Tactical Railed US $84.95
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Barska Tactical Shotgun Scope For Remington 870 FN TPS US $139.98
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Barska Tactical Fast Target Scope For CX4 SU16 G22 M&P US $139.98
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Barska Tactical Electro Scope For Ruger Mini SR22 SR556 US $139.98
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Barska Tactical 30mm IR Scope For Tippman X7 Spyder MR3 US $139.98
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Leupold Mark 2 Tactical Rifle Scopes
June 30, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Leupold Tactical Rifle Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of Leupold Mark 2 Scope listings. New and used Leupold Mark 2 Scopes for sale at cheap discounted prices. Browse our wide catalog of Tactical Rifle Scopes. Find the perfect tactical scopes for your needs.
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Leupold Mark 2 T2 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope ~NIB~ US $459.99
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LEUPOLD 62900 1.5-4x20 MARK 2 MATTE DUPLEX RIFLE SCOPE US $429.99
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LEUPOLD 62905 3-9x40 T2 MARK 2 MATTE DUPLEX RIFLE SCOPE US $499.99
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LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 WIDE DUPLEX 62905 US $457.99
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LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 4-12X40 LR DUPLEX 62935* US $449.99
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LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 LR DUPLEX 62915 US $467.99
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NEW LEUPOLD MARK 2 T2 RIFLE SCOPE 3-9X40 MIL DOT 62910 US $477.99
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Leupold 60220 Leupold MR/T M1 Mark 4 Rifle Scope 2.5- J US $979.99
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Leupold MR/T Tactical Rifle Scopes
June 30, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Leupold Tactical Rifle Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of Leupold MR/T Scope listings. New and used Leupold MR/T Scopes for sale at cheap discounted prices. Browse our wide catalog of Tactical Rifle Scopes. Find the perfect tactical scopes for your needs.
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NEW LEUPOLD 60190 2.5-8x36 MR/T M1 ILL RET RIFLE SCOPE US $955.00
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Leupold 1.5-5x20 Mark 4 MR/T Rifle scope 59100 NEW US $649.95
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Leupold 60220 Leupold MR/T M1 Mark 4 Rifle Scope 2.5- J US $979.99
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Nightforce Scopes
June 30, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Nightforce Tactical Rifle Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of Nightforce Scope listings. New and used Nightforce Scopes for sale at cheap discounted prices. Browse our wide catalog of Tactical Rifle Scopes. Find the perfect tactical scope for your needs.
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Nightforce NXS Scope 3.5-15x56 .1 MRAD ZeroStop MLR US $1,792.00
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Nightforce NXS Scope 3.5-15x50 .250 MOA NP-R1 US $1,483.00
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Nightforce Benchrest Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 12-42x 56mm US $1,220.00
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Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope Mildot reticle US $1,100.00
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Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32 Rifle Scope FC-2 Reticle US $1,200.00
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Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope NP-1 reticle US $1,100.00
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Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 Rifle Scope FC-2 reticle US $1,100.00
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Nightforce Ultralite Scope Rings LOW 0.885 US $152.00
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Nightforce Steel Scope Rings 30mm MEDIUM 1.00 US $152.00
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Nightforce Steel Scope Rings 30mm LOW 0.885 US $152.00
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Nightforce NXS Scope 2.5-10x32 NP-1 High Velocity HV US $1,291.00
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Nightforce Scope Bases 1 Piece Remington 700 SA 20 MOA US $114.00
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Nightforce Scope Angle Degree Indicator - NO MOUNT ADI US $110.00
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Nightforce NXS Scope 5.5-22x50 .250 MOA ZeroStop MILDOT US $1,864.00
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Nightforce NXS Scope 5.5-22x56 .250 MOA NP-1RR US $1,632.00
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