Field Tester
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I've only purchased one scope before and I must say the experience is overwhelming. Almost as difficult, and if not more so, difficult than choosing the firearm it sits a top.
So how do you go about choosing the scope that is perfectly paired to both you and your firearm? What requirements do you have? What do you consider good glass? How do you determine what type of reticule it has? How do you judge the correct power? What about power magnification, how much, how little and how much in between? Is objective size objective? Will paralax play an important factor? Is diameter relevant?
What advice would you give to a person who is new to the whole scope buying experience?
I was surprised something like this wasn't stickied. Please experts, share you wisdom and expertise!
So how do you go about choosing the scope that is perfectly paired to both you and your firearm? What requirements do you have? What do you consider good glass? How do you determine what type of reticule it has? How do you judge the correct power? What about power magnification, how much, how little and how much in between? Is objective size objective? Will paralax play an important factor? Is diameter relevant?
What advice would you give to a person who is new to the whole scope buying experience?
I was surprised something like this wasn't stickied. Please experts, share you wisdom and expertise!