Tactical Scopes: Choosing A Tactical Rifle Scope
July 23, 2010 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Rifle Scope Blog
When selecting a tactical rifle scope, there are a few things or elements that you should consider before purchasing. From it’s uses to your budget, here are a few questions to ask before your next tactical scope purchase:
1) What will is be used for- law enforcement, military or recreational use?
2) What are the distances are you expecting from 80% of your shooting?
3) What is your maximum range?
4) When will your shooting be most likely conducting-at dusk, dawn, low light, moonlight or a separate light source?
5) What are the calibers of your rifle?
6) Are you using any ancillary night vision device?
Answering these questions will help you find the best optic scope for your needs. After asking these questions, now comes to picking a scope according to its different elements:
Magnification
Generally, all you need is a little magnification to shoot effectively as too much magnification can be dangerous and pose as a high liability. Modern day tactical rifle scopes now have one extreme advantage compared to older scopes and that is to collect information on a higher magnification and to power down to engage targets on a lower magnification.
The magnification range depends on your individual needs but commonly, a simple 2.5-10X will do though some prefer a 6-24X scope to use in place of a spotting scope. The problem with the usage of a spotting scope is that only a few riflescopes can match the resolution and brightness of a high-quality spotting scope.
When choosing magnification range, also look out for ambient lighting conditions as both magnification and objective lens size interrelate.
Reticle
The right reticle will help you shoot much more accurately. When choosing the reticle, pick one that is suits your actual needs and then look at the design. Your reticle should have a definite easy-to-define aiming point that is plainly visible in low light or shadows and it should also have at least one method for quick and accurate range finding. Which should become the first focal point? This is for you to decide as there are pros and cons for both. A first focal plane reticle can Mil or range find at any magnification whereas a second focal plane reticle is easier to employ on low magnification and in low light.
Tube Diameter
Tube diameters for tactical scopes are commonly available with 1-inch, 30mm, 34mm, and 35mm. A general rule for tubes are that the larger the tube diameter the more robust the tube is and the more adjustment the scope will have. Shooters normally use a 30mm tube diameter for most tactical scopes.
These are some of the elements that you should consider when looking for a rifle scope. Though there are many on the market, you should get one that is comfortable for you and your shooting needs. Another thing to consider is your budget. Tactical rifle scopes can be very expensive especially with more and more features included into it with each new model coming up every year.
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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Leupold CQ/T Tactical Rifle Scopes
June 30, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Leupold Tactical Rifle Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of Leupold CQ/T Scope listings. New and used Leupold CQ/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 MARK 4 CQ/T 3X14 TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE 67670 US $815.00
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NEW LEUPOLD MARK 4 CQ/T 3X14 TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE 52155 US $815.00
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NEW LEUPOLD MARK 4 CQ/T 3X14 TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE US $799.99
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LEUPOLD 67670 1-3x14 MARK 4 CQ/T TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE US $899.99
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Rifle Scope by LEUPOLD (Mark 4 CQ/T 1-3x14mm) US $825.00
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LEUPOLD 52155 MK4 1-3X14MM CQ/T 30 MATTE RIFLE SCOPE US $844.95
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Leupold CQ/T 1-3x14 Matte Rifle Scope 67670 US $849.99
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NEW LEUPOLD MK4 CQ/T 1-3X14 TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE 67670 US $839.99
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Leupold Mark 4 LR/T Tactical Rifle Scopes
June 30, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Leupold Tactical Rifle Scopes
Browse through a wide variety of Leupold Mark 4 LR/T Scope listings. New and used Leupold 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 4 4.5-14x50 LR/T M1 Rifle Scope Illum Ret US $1,379.00
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Leupold 4.5-14x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60005 US $1,199.95
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Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60070 US $1,399.95
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Leupold 3.5-10x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 51850 US $1,179.95
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LEUPOLD 54660 4.5-14x50 MARK 4 LR/T M1 TAC RIFLE SCOPE US $1,074.99
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Leupold 3.5-10x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 60020 M1 US $1,099.95
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Leupold 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 56130 US $879.95
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Leupold 6.5-20x50 Mark 4 LR/T Rifle scope 60080 TMR US $1,299.95
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Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Rifle scope 54690 US $1,399.95
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Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3 Matte Black Rifle Scope US $1,499.99
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LEUPOLD 54680 6.5-20x50 MARK 4 LR/T M1 MIL RIFLE SCOPE US $1,299.99
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Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M1 Rifle Scope w/ Sniper US $1,399.99
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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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Tactical Scopes
February 28, 2009 by tacticalscopes
Filed under Tactical Rifle Scopes
Welcome to Etacticalriflescopes.com. We list a wide variety of tactical scopes to meet your various needs. We list new and used tactical rifle scopes from popular brands. Famous optics like Leupold scopes, Nikon scopes, Burris Scopes, ACOG scopes and more. Browse our listings of rifle scopes and enjoy some of the best deals around.
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NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STP3942G III US $135.00
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.223 BDC TACTICAL 2.5-10X40 RIFLE SCOPE QUICK RELEASE US $110.00
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NCSTAR MARK 3 TACTICAL 3-9X42 RIFLE SCOPE STR3942G III US $135.00
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Leupold Mark 4 Spotting Scope 12-40x60mm TMR Reticle US $1,599.99
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NEW LEUPOLD MARK 4 CQ/T 3X14 TACTICAL RIFLE SCOPE 67670 US $815.00
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Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14X50mm LR/T M1 Scope US $930.00
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