A great scope can make a serious difference when it comes to hunting. Let’s take a look at three of the highest-rated rifle scopes of our days.
Nikon Prostaff 3-9×40 Riflescope
This Nikon scope is specifically designed for hunting. It is resistant to continuous use and heavy impact thanks to its aluminum casing and components, and it weighs 13.7 ounces with a length of 12.4 inches.
The lens provides a wide magnification of 3x to 9x, and it has a diameter of 50mm. Only 2% of the light will be transmitted through the lens, which has been coated with multiple layers to ensure very low light transmission.
The riflescope is waterproof and purged with nitrogen, which makes it fog proof as well.
The field of view at 100 yards is at 33.8 feet. The Prostaff 3-9×40 Riflescope provides 3.6 inches of eye relief.
Vortex Optics Viper HS 4-16×44 Riflescope with Dead-Hold BDC Reticle VHS-4305
This Viper is a beauty. It’s a durable scope, built using aircraft-grade aluminum materials, and, with its Armortek design, the body is perfectly resistant to scratches, dirt, and oil.
The lens has been sealed with an O-ring to prevent the elements from getting inside. They cannot be penetrated by moisture, so this riflescope can even be used in heavy rain conditions. And because the lens has been purged with Argon, no fog will form inside the lenses either.
The Vortex Optics Viper HS 4-16×44 features a special technology that allows for a quicker zero in, called the Customizable Rotational Stop technology.
Simmons 8-Point 3-9x50mm Rifle Scope with Truplex Reticle
This Simmons scope is mainly designed for deer hunting. While this option is a bit pricier than the rest, it comes with some interesting features.
First, the lenses are great. They have been fully coated to allow the user to view the images brighter. The magnification range is 3X to 9X, with a corresponding field of view at 100 yards of 31.4 feet and 10.5 feet, respectively.
One important feature about the Simmons 8-Point 3-9x50mm scope is the TrueZero windage and elevation adjustment system, which allows the scope to always remain zero.
The windage and elevation adjustments come with a 1/4-MOA SureGrip audible click system.
A Good Rifle Scope Needs a Good Scope Mount
The rifle scopes listed above are for just about any weather or environmental conditions and will provide the shooter with superior accuracy. But they would not be much good without a good scope mount to link them to the firearm. This part is often not given enough attention, but the correct scope mounts will make sure that the scopes perform as they should.
If you’re looking for a new scope for your rifle, this list can help guide you to some of the best products currently on the market. Take into consideration what the rifle scope will be used for and under what conditions before you purchase a specific model. And don’t forget about the mounting.
Look for a scope mount that works best for your preferred scope model and your gun. Once you’ve decided on a scope model, you can buy scope mounts for sale online.
