scope

Deciding on buying a scope for deer hunting this year and I have a lot of great options around $500. But my question is, what is the difference in glass? Most companies have glass made all over the world like Vortex and Burris in the Philippines, Riton and Trijicon made in Japan and China. So...

I bought a used 30-30 a few years ago that already had a scope mounted. I've been thinking about taking off the scope and using the iron sights for deer as I already have a scoped 308. I mostly hunt thicker timber and the deer I took last year was at like 10-15 yards with a shotgun slug. Help me...

This is a question about optics, but it’s also referring more to a black powder/inline application, so if it belongs elsewhere, I would appreciate help moving it there from the great bunch of moderators here. I’m setting up/getting ready to set up a 50 cal CVA accura LR-x/MR-x. I’m trying to...

For those who live in colder climates, do you often experience fogging up of the scope or red dot lenses? If so, what temperatures and humidity levels would you say I should beware of this occuring? I’m aware that there are preemptive methods to avoid this, however if a scope can’t be trusted...

Good morning! I have an M1 Garand and one of those Ultimak-brand after market rail mounts which replaces the top hand guard. I have a scout scope for it! My question is this: using a Wheeler scope leveling kit (picture included for example), how do you find the "true top" of the Garand? It's a...

Hello, I have a Ruger M77 Mark II VLE model that is the same as the rifle shown here;https://www.gunsamerica.com/959974564/RUGER-M77VLE-MKII-LAW-ENFORCMENT-308-CAL-26-BULL-BARREL-BLACK-LAMINATE-NEW.htm I am getting a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6x24x50 30mm tube that will be replacing the...

Hi THR I am going hunting this month and am super excited. I think I've gotten everything setup, but am not 100% on whether I should "check bag" my scope or "carry on" it. TSA says both are okay. I'm concerned it may damage the scope if a dingdong drops my rifle bag (hard outside foam inside...

Hi all - first post, but I have been a lurker for some time. I picked up a heavily sporterized SMLE mk3* for cheap. It came equipped with a vintage 1" Weaver 2.5x. The ocular lens is badly cracked through so I decided to remove the scope. Based on what I've read here and elsewhere it just...

Anybody ever ordered from eurooptic.com? They've got Nikon scopes (which I really like) on closeout.

This is my first post on THR, so I apologize in advance if I'm missing something obvious here. The Situation: I want to buy a scope for a CZ-527 in 7.62x39 caliber. I've looked this up online and even saw a previous thread from THR, but it looks like a lot of people ended up buying rings or...

Got a good price on a DPMS panther bull LR-308. Looking for an optic. Shooting at medium range, (say 600 m max) paper, not competition. Planning to shoot inexpensive ammo. 1. Price less than $900 or there abouts, looking for mil-dot, MRAD or BDC type reticles 2. Looking at the Trijicon...

Hey all, I have an older Remington 870 wing master from my dad. It is just a plain barrel with a bead sight at the end, not ribbed. The problem I’m having is the damn bead sight is so small and hard to see, plus this is just my personal opinion, but I don’t think the bead sight is a very good...

Hey all I purchased a t/c compass in 223/5.56 and am looking for help on the scope situation. A lot of people are advising me to put a moa 20 base on it but I don’t think I’ll be shooting anything that far tbh. It comes with drilled and tapped receiver comes with factory installed Weaver-style...

Just purchased my FIRST gun! Hooray! The Savage 110 Scout. Please no "why did you get that", "why didn't you get this" stuff. I spent PLENTY of time looking into price point vs gun type, etc. Anyway, I now need to fit it with a scope and have NO idea what I'm looking at. I've seen "no larger...

Hey guys, so i inharited this old Pecar Berlin German made rifle scope and have no use for it. Id like to sell it but have no idea what its worth and dont know where to start. Its a variable 3-7 and in great shape. Anybody know what a fair honest price to ask for this scope? Any help would be...

Hi all, I have a Chilean Mauser 1895 in 7x57 with a Lyman peep sight on the rear. I’ve been looking to find options for scope mounts, though I haven’t turned up much. It looks almost as if the K98 mounts would fit, but I haven’t found anything to support this. Does anyone know of any readily...

I recently purchased a Highway Patrolman with a 6" barrel because it sounded like a cool gun, and I was right--it is very cool, and shoots like a dream. Now, I am not a hunter nor a competition shooter. Just a range hack and occasional plinker. And I think it would be cool to mount a scope on my...

I just purchased a new Model 70 Extreme Weather in .308. Purchased a Warne picatinny rail and it does not fit. From what I can find via EGW center hole spacing should be 3.25(SA), while the gun measures 3.5(WSM). Front and rear hole spacing is correct, just not at the same time. Has anyone...

I have a Modelo 1912 in 7mm mauser that is quite accurate but the irons are set at a minimum of 300 yards (mind you I live in Appalachia never gonna see 300 yards) is there any sort of accurate scope mount or way I can mount one to sight for my typical 100yrd?

i wanted to ask for input as to what would be a good scope for a lever action 44 mag. The rifle currently has an old cheap scope on it and I wanted to put a newer and better quality scope on it. I don't want to spend a ton so a good quality moderately priced. Any input would be appreciated...