Hunting Optics

For everything from mid-range shooting to 2000+meters, Leupold Mark 4 Tactical riflescopes are the top choice of those in harm’s way. Leupold Mark 4 LR/T and ER/T riflescopes are the official day optics of the U.S. Army’s sniper systems. Mark 4 scopes are bing used on the front lines at home and around the globe for everything from M16’s and AR variants, to bolt action rifles and even M-14s operating in Designated Marksman roles. Whatever your mission profile, you can find a Leupold Mark 4 optic that’s an ideal fit.

I was a bit skeptical when it came to hunting scopes, but my friend Mark was insistent that I at least give it a shot.  He lent me his Leupold rifle scope for my hunting trip.  I told him that I would try it out.  Actually, when I said that, I meant it quite literally.  I would try it out once and then put it securely back in the casing. 

But I’m the first to admit when I am wrong.  That scope did wonders for my shot and after I gave Mark back his scope, I went out and got my own.  It is a miracle worker.

Leupold has never been lazy when it comes to producing great rifle scopes, but their new models are really taking the rifle scope market by storm. Their VX-III is definitely a scope that is more than worth checking out, even by Leupold standards. Actually, the VX-III replaced the old Vari-XIII line of Leupold rifle scopes and for awhile it had more than one shooting fan upset at the thought that their old favorite was being replaced.

Testing of the new Leupold scopes revealed that these scopes were more than just show, especially with the VX-III. A lot of changes, some of them major, had been made to improve this already impressive riflescope. Just a few of these changes included finger adjustable turrets that are much easier to use. An improved light transmission and an ocular lens with a focus that is much faster than the old model is another real up grade improvement. That’s not all though, there’s more! Other optional features such as a new Ballistic Aiming System reticle and a side-focus parallax adjustment. For many hunters, the Ballistic Aiming System available on some models was well worth the replacement just for that one single feature. This handy little item allows for the windage to be corrected while you’re working in a crosswind.

Whether you’re hunting for large or small game Leupold scopes has a perfect riflescope for your hunting needs. Find a full line of Leupold riflescopes at Buyritescopes.com.

Big game and varamint hunters will appreciate the accuracy of the VX-III Ballistics Aiming System provides a long distance

After mounting a scope to your favorite rifle the next most important step before heading out on the long awaited hunting trip is to spend some time at the shooting range and get accustomed to how you shoot with your new scope.

Purchase some inexpensive ammunition for practice shooting and then some high-quality cartridges when you are ready for some serious target work. Once you are comfortable with the accuracy from the shooting bench it is time to take the next step in your practice shooting.

Many guys are crack shots at a shooting bench then miss their target when in the field. You need to practice at the shooting range the same way you would hunt. Practice shooting from a sitting position and also from a standing position just as you might do when you spot that critter you are after.

Choosing a quality dependable scope is the first important step and my favorite is Leupold for quality and affordability. But after you have chosen the scope that is right for you, spend some time shooting at the range so this year’s hunt will be the best one yet.

After shooting with iron sites for years and happy with the performance I recieved; I finally decided if I was going to hunt in areas where I needed to shoot farther than the 100 yards I was accustomed to I needed to invest in a scope.

Wow, was I ever glad I made the step up to using a scope. Not only has the scope allowed me to shoot at a longer range, but it has improved my hunting at closer distances.

I will never forget when I had a buck standing broad side to me not more than 80 yards away. I would have been able to take him easily with my iron sites, but I only saw 7 points. Looking through my recently mounted scope I was able to see an 8th tine on the brow, a 1.5 inch point that made the buck legal.

I would have had to let that buck go on by if it had not been for my scope. At that point I knew I had made the right decision to purchase my Leupold VX-II 9X riflescope.

After many years of hunting without a scope, and I did ok I thought, I kept coming aross instances when I wished I had a scope on my rifle. You know it is great to find that big buck with the binoculars, but making a good clean shot at long range can be difficult.

Also there would be times when I had a great shot of a deer, but by the time I got the binoculars down and ready to aim the deer had moved or bolted out of shot completely, leaving me wishing I had used a scope instead of binoculars.

I finally bought my first scope and have not regretted the purchase one minute since. I decided if I was going to invest in a scope I would invest in the best so after many hours of research I purchased my Leupold VX-III and I consider it a bargain after my first day out. Shortly after daylight I heard a noise to my right from the tree stand and there he stood! I had seen the tracks and the rubs and knew he had to be close. Boy was I ever glad I was ready with my new Leupold. One clean shot and he dropped like a rock.

Like I said, I spent a lot of years hunting without a scope, but since I have my Leupold I won’t head for the woods without it. In fact I like my riflescope so well, I am now considering getting one for my shotgun. 

You have the rifle you need to make the best shot, but now you need that perfect scope to bring your target right where you want it.

Which scope is best for you? First you need to consider where you will be hunting and when you will be hunting. Do you need a scope that delivers the most light for early dawn or twilight? Will you be shooting Long Range? Are you hunting large animals, varmints, or competition shooting. Or are you doing a combination of all of the above?

With Leupold’s more than 100 years experience of designing and producing quality scopes they have developed a scope to meet the needs of everyone.

Leupold gives the following descriptions of each of their scopes to help the serious hunter make the right choice.

LPS

• The LPS line uses ¼-MOA, low-profile, finger-adjustable adjustments; a fast-focus eyepiece; and our DiamondCoat lens coatings to provide incredible light transmission values with the addition of remarkable scratch resistance.

VX-L®

• The VX-L was new for 2006, and uses ¼-MOA or 1/8-MOA adjustments depending upon model, has a fast-focus eyepiece, and utilizes an objective lens specially shaped to allow large objective scopes to be mounted in low rings. VX-L scopes use a combination of Index Matched and DiamondCoat lens coatings as well as edge-blackened lenses to produce extremely low glare and unprecedented light transmission values.

VX-III

• The VX-III line was new for 2004, and uses ¼-MOA, low-profile, finger-adjustable adjustments and a fast-focus eyepiece. VX-III’s are fully multicoated and Index Matched to ensure that each lens has the best possible coating, producing total light transmission values higher than ever seen before.

Mark 4

• Beginning in 2004, all tactical scopes are included in the Mark 4 category and will have the same features as past tactical models with the addition of a fast-focus eyepiece and Index Matched lenses; there are two exceptions which include the CQ/T and 3-9×40mm PR. The CQ/T has always utilized a combination of DiamondCoat (external) and Multicoat 4 (internal) lens coatings, and the 3-9×40mm PR is fully multicoated using Multicoat 4. 2003 tactical scopes typically had fully multicoated lenses utilizing Multicoat 4.

Vari-X III

• The Vari-X III line (discontinued for 2004 with introduction of VX-III) has seen little change and is still optically the same as those produced in the 90s. Vari-X III’s utilize ¼-MOA click adjustments and are fully multicoated with Multicoat 4.

VX-II

• The VX-II line (2003 and older) uses a combination of Vari-X III and Vari-X II (discontinued) technology. VX-II’s also utilize ¼-MOA click adjustments, but the lens coatings are unique. The external lenses are coated with Multicoat 4 and the internal lenses are coated with magnesium fluoride.

• Beginning in 2004, the VX-II line is fully multicoated and will perform comparably to the discontinued Vari-X III line.

VX-I

• The VX-I also utilizes a combination of Vari-X III and Vari-X II technology, utilizing ¼-MOA friction (non-clicking) adjustments. The external lenses are multicoated and the internal lenses use magnesium fluoride.

Rifleman

• Though the Rifleman line of scopes uses a different maintube (for aesthetic reasons), it is optically the same as the Vari-X II (discontinued for 2001). The adjustments are exactly the same as the Vari-X II (½-MOA friction) as are the lenses and coatings. All lenses, internal and external, are coated with magnesium fluoride. Basically, the Rifleman is a newer-looking matte finish version of the Vari-X II that helped build the Leupold reputation. It is important to note that Custom Shop options (reticle changes, target adjustment installation, etc.) are not available for the Rifleman line of scopes.

Making the right choice begins with having the right information. Buyritescopes.com carries a full line of Leupold Riflescopes and binoculars to make your hunting experience the best it can be.

It’s first light and the game is moving around. You may not notice that buck at first but when you do notice him the action can be fast and exciting.

This is when you need a scope that can get the most out of the available morning light. Leupold has done an excellent job of designing  low light reticles to meet your hunting needs. Leupold understands that gathering light through the objective is only part of the equation when designing superior low light scopes. How much light is transmitted through the scope determines the brightness of the image you are looking at.

 Leupold Multicoat 4 lenses ensure that the maximum amount of light gathered through the objective is transmited through the lenses for optimal viewing.

But what you really want to know is not how Leupold Riflescopes collect and transmitt light, but when it is first dawn or the last minute at dust when that trophy buck is approaching will you have the light needed to take that buck down and take him home.

With over 100 years of experience designing and manufacturing riflescopes Leupold has come to be synanomous with quality and excellence in the area of hunting optics. The Leupold Mark 4 Riflescope is an excellent low light scope perfect for large and small game rifles. Buyritescopes.com offers a full range of Leupold scopes.

Learning to hunt safely and ethically does not come quickly or easily. If you are a hunter, chances are someone took the time to introduce you to the outdoors. Research shows that mentors are the key to introducing someone to hunting.

With millions of Americans who are now hunters we have an incredibly large pool of potential mentors. Although today’s youth have plenty of activities competing for their time, the one on one time a mentor spends with a young person is invaluable to creating young hunters. Experienced hunters throughout the United States have taken time and given young hunters the opportunity to learn safe ethical hunting.

We all have benefited from mentors, whether in school, in sports or at work. Hunting is no different. The rewards are shared by both the mentor and the novice. As a skilled hunter, take advantage of your knowledge and share your experience and expertise to guide someone new on their journey in hunting traditions.

Who will serve as a mentor? At Buyritescopes.com we hope it will be you.

Leupold has designed a wide range of reticles for a wide range of shooting and hunting needs. No matter what your prey Leupold has a rifle scope with a reticle that will meet your needs, and with over 100 years of experience you can consider Leupold and Excellence as synonyms.

Two of the newer reticles that are being widely praised are the Boone & Crockett and the Varmint Hunter’s reticle.

The Varmint Hunter’s reticle is perfect for hunting smaller animals. Leupold has designed a reticle system specifically for hunters that want to shoot small targets at long ranges. The Varmint Hunter’s reticle will help you determine the range to the varmint and then provide precise aiming points for easy-to-remember range increments all the while considering the wind deflection.

Don’t worry the aiming points of the Varmint Hunter’s reticle are so fine they will not obscure your small varmint at long range.

If you are hunting larger game than the small varmints then you will more likely be interested in the Boone & Crockett reticle. Leupold holds the same belief as the Boon and Crockett Club’s belief in wildlife conservation and ethical fair chase hunting. Accurate long range shooting is a difficult skill to learn, but with the precise aiming points and easy-to-remember range increments as well as wind deflection Leupold has captured the essence of ethical long range shooting.

With the Power Selector on both the Varmint Hunter’s reticle and the Boone and Crockett reticle the range calculations are simple and take the guesswork out of long-range shooting.

At Buyritescopes.com you can view the various Leupold VX-III scopes with the Varmint Hunter’s Reticle and the Boone and Crockett Reticle. Check out the entire selection of Leupold Riflescopes at Buyritescopes.com