Tag: "scopes"
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Top 5 Best Airsoft Scopes Reviewed 2023
Looking for the best Airsoft scopes? We’ve got you covered, with our 100% unbiased, field tested reviews of the best scopes on the market.
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5 Best Air Rifle Scopes: Our Top Picks
In this article you’ll find our picks for the best air rifle scopes, and what you should look for when making your choice such as fixed vs variable and the size of the crosshair. UTG 3-9X32 1″ BugBuster Scope Hawke Airmax 3-9×40 AO CVLIFE Scope 6-24×50 AOE Gamo Night Hunter Twod 6-24X50mm Scope UTG 3-12X44 30mm Scope OTW 3-9X56 Mil-dot Scope CenterPoint IR 4-16×40 Top 3 Air Rifle Scopes How to Find the Best Air Rifle Scope First of all, we’re going to have a quick look at how to choose a scope that works best for your air rifle. While the features for selecting a scope are similar for all weapons, we do recommend selecting a product designed for airguns. Because an air rifle develops more muzzle energy, the scope will have to be more durable than the ones designed for airsoft. Also, while there are some fantastic airsoft scopes out there, they are not designed for hunting. Fixed vs. Variable To understand the difference between a fixed and a variable scope you’d have to look at magnification. A fixed scope will have clear instructions on the magnification (4x) while a variable one will have a range (3-9×). So, with the fixed scope you have one magnification setting which you cannot change. You also have the advantage of a brighter and clearer view because it doesn’t have a series of lenses that can change. On the other hand, a variable scope will allow you to change magnification within the limits mentioned by the producer. This makes it more versatile and easy to use in a broad range of situations. Size of the Objective We’re talking about the objective’s lens diameter here and, just like you would use a camera, the objective’s size shows how much light it can get inside. The size varies from 32 to 50 mm and, as a rule of thumb, a big objective lets a lot more light in, creating a better image. However, the downside is that big objectives mean heavier scopes, which can be difficult to manage. Parallax Adjustment If you’ve ever looked through a scope, you are familiar with the parallax effect. Basically, this tends to happen at distances greater than woo yards, when a fixed object seems to move as you move your head. In reality, the object doesn’t move, but it seems that way due to what we call the parallax effect. So, to deal with this situation, you should get an adjustable objective. This is a ring placed around the objective which you can use the adjust the focus as needed. The Crosshairs (or Reticle) This is a feature that differs from brand to brand, which is why it can be difficult to offer guidance on which to choose. The main purpose of the crosshairs is to help find a centralized aiming point. Still, each shooter is free to choose their own style, based on their preferences and shooting activity. For instance, fine crosshairs are mostly recommended for fixed…