The following article is written by Guest Blogger Steve Tweedie, Sales and Marketing Director of Maine Vue Optics.
Choosing Your Scope
Choosing a scope for a firearm is one of the most important components of any shooting sport. Many target shooters have told me that the scope makes the gun, and in many ways I believe this to be true. I’ve heard several old-fashion hunters say that open sights are king, and that scopes aren’t reliable, or quick enough to use when hunting in the thick stuff, or tracking deer. This may have been true many years ago, but with the technology available in optics now, open sights may be more of a hindrance than a reliable advantage.
The most important thing when choosing a scope is deciding on what type of scope you want because there are plenty to choose from. There are two things to consider when deciding. First, you want a scope that will compliment the guns capabilities. Second, you need to determine your style of hunting, the terrain you hunt, and your average shot range. The variable powered scope has become the most popular model of scopes because it offers different magnification ranges from 1x to way more than you need power. The variable powered 3-9x’s and 2-7x’s, are the best selling scope in the Northeast because they offer magnification ranges sufficient from 10 yards to 300 yards.
Steve Tweedie
Maine Vue Optics
