Hunting Optics

Choosing a Riflescope

April 7, 2008

Leupold Riflescope 3-9×40mmRiflescopes come in a wide variety of size and magnification powers. The most common scope used is the 3x-9x magnification with a one-inch tube. The 3x-9x indicates the magnification values of the scope varies from making the target look 3 times larger to 9 times larger, with the shooter adjusting for any magnification power between the 3x-9x.

For close shots the 3x power magnification will allow you to see plenty of your target in the scope lens. Since most close shots are on a moving target the 4x allows you to view the target without narrowing the view too much. 

When zooming in on game at a distance the 9x gives plenty of zoom at reasonable ranges. For long range shooting you may want up to 12x magnification, but magnification larger than 12x shows every shake or movement on the crosshairs while on your target.

I recommend the Leupold VX-II 3-9×40mm riflescope as a high-performance scope that delivers a high-level of light allowing the shooter to view edge-to-edge sharpness of the target.


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