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  • Hawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Rimfire .22 Subsonic RiflescopeHawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Rimfire .22 Subsonic Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Rimfire .22 Subsonic Riflescope

    R4,119

    The Hawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Rimfire .22 Subsonic Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Mil Dot IR RiflescopeHawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Mil Dot IR Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Mil Dot IR Riflescope

    R3,889

    The Hawke Vantage 4-12x50mm Mil Dot IR Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Vantage 3-9x50mm Mil Dot IR RiflescopeHawke Vantage 3-9x50mm Mil Dot IR Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 3-9x50mm Mil Dot IR Riflescope

    R3,339

    The Hawke Vantage 3-9x50mm Mil Dot IR Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Vantage 3-9x40mm 30/30 IR RiflescopeHawke Vantage 3-9x40mm 30/30 IR Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 3-9x40mm 30/30 IR Riflescope

    R3,139

    The Hawke Vantage 3-9x40mm 30/30 IR Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Vantage 3-9x50mm Mil Dot Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 3-9x50mm Mil Dot Riflescope

    R1,939

    The Hawke Vantage 3-9x50mm Mil Dot Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Vantage 2-7x32mm AO Mil Dot Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 2-7x32mm AO Mil Dot Riflescope

    R2,419

    The Hawke Vantage 2-7x32mm AO Mil Dot Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Vantage 4x32mm Mil Dot Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 4x32mm Mil Dot Riflescope

    R2,069

    The Hawke Vantage 4x32mm Mil Dot Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Airmax 6-25x50mm 30 FFP SF AMX IR Riflescope

    Hawke Airmax 6-25x50mm 30 FFP SF AMX IR Riflescope

    R9,989

    The Hawke Airmax 6-25x50mm 30 FFP SF AMX IR Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Airmax Compact 4-16x50mm 30 SF AMX Tactical IR Riflescope

    Hawke Airmax Compact 4-16x50mm 30 SF AMX Tactical IR Riflescope

    R7,769

    The Hawke Airmax Compact 4-16x50mm 30 SF AMX Tactical IR Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Airmax Compact 3-12x40mm 30 SF AMX Tactical IR Riflescope

    Hawke Airmax Compact 3-12x40mm 30 SF AMX Tactical IR Riflescope

    R7,889

    The Hawke Airmax Compact 3-12x40mm 30 SF AMX Tactical IR Riflescope is ideal for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Hawke Frontier 5-25x56 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope

    Hawke Frontier 5-25×56 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope

    R19,489

    The Hawke Frontier 5-25×56 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope are the flagship line of riflescopes for Hawke Optics and feature a selection of optical systems designed to give shooters ultimate flexibility in the field. The index matched lenses sets the Frontier optical system apart from its rivals. Exceptional clarity throughout the field of view, together with crisp image transmission ensure an unsurpassed viewing experience. The optical system with its wide magnification range, provides increased flexibility when transitioning between close and long range shooting.

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  • Hawke Frontier 4-20x50 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope

    Hawke Frontier 4-20×50 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope

    R15,399

    The Hawke Frontier RiflescopesHawke Frontier 4-20×50 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescopenification range, provides increased flexibility when transitioning between close and long range shooting.

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  • Hawke Frontier 3-15x50 SF IR FFP Mil Pro RiflescopeHawke Frontier 3-15x50 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope

    Hawke Frontier 3-15×50 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope

    R17,859

    The Hawke Frontier 3-15×50 SF IR FFP Mil Pro Riflescope are the flagship line of riflescopes for Hawke Optics and feature a selection of optical systems designed to give shooters ultimate flexibility in the field. The index matched lenses sets the Frontier optical system apart from its rivals. Exceptional clarity throughout the field of view, together with crisp image transmission ensure an unsurpassed viewing experience. The optical system with its wide magnification range, provides increased flexibility when transitioning between close and long range shooting.

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  • Hawke Frontier 5-30x56 SF IR Mil Pro 20x RiflescopeHawke Frontier 5-30x56 SF IR Mil Pro 20x Riflescope

    Hawke Frontier 5-30×56 SF IR Mil Pro 20x Riflescope

    R15,529

    The Hawke Frontier 5-30×56 SF IR Mil Pro 20x Riflescope are the flagship line of riflescopes for Hawke Optics and feature a selection of optical systems designed to give shooters ultimate flexibility in the field. The index matched lenses sets the Frontier optical system apart from its rivals. Exceptional clarity throughout the field of view, together with crisp image transmission ensure an unsurpassed viewing experience. The optical system with its wide magnification range, provides increased flexibility when transitioning between close and long range shooting.

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  • Hawke Frontier 4-24x50 SF IR Mil Pro 20x RiflescopeHawke Frontier 4-24x50 SF IR Mil Pro 20x Riflescope

    Hawke Frontier 4-24×50 SF IR Mil Pro 20x Riflescope

    R12,889

    The Hawke Frontier 4-24×50 SF IR Mil Pro 20x Riflescope are the flagship line of riflescopes for Hawke Optics and feature a selection of optical systems designed to give shooters ultimate flexibility in the field. The index matched lenses sets the Frontier optical system apart from its rivals. Exceptional clarity throughout the field of view, together with crisp image transmission ensure an unsurpassed viewing experience. The optical system with its wide magnification range, provides increased flexibility when transitioning between close and long range shooting.

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  • Hawke Vantage 30 WA SF 6-24×50 ½ Mil Dot IR RiflescopeHawke Vantage 30 WA SF 6-24×50 ½ Mil Dot IR Riflescope

    Hawke Vantage 30 WA SF 6-24×50 ½ Mil Dot IR Riflescope

    R8,929

    The Hawke Vantage 30 WA SF 6-24×50 ½ Mil Dot IR Riflescope Wide Angle models are an affordable and reliable selection for mid to long range hunting. Vantage brings functionality and performance in the field without cutting corners on the things that matter.

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  • Hawke Airmax 30 SF 6-24x50 AMX IR RiflescopeHawke Airmax 30 SF 6-24x50 AMX IR Riflescope

    Hawke Airmax 30 SF 6-24×50 AMX IR Riflescope

    R7,919

    Hawke Optics engineered their Hawke Airmax 30 SF 6-24×50 AMX IR Riflescope to increase the accuracy of airguns, especially in low-light situations, by employing a broad magnification range, a large objective, fully multi-coated optics, and a partially-illuminated reticle.

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  • Hawke Fast Mount 3-9x40 AO Mil Dot Riflescope

    Hawke Fast Mount 3-9×40 AO Mil Dot Riflescope

    R2,879

    The Hawke Fast Mount 3-9×40 AO Mil Dot Riflescope has 11 layers of fully multi-coated optics which give excellent clarity. At the front of the Fast Mount is an adjustable objective lens for parallax correction.

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  • Nikko Stirling Octa 2-16x50mm Riflescope

    Nikko Stirling Octa 2-16x50mm Riflescope

    R7,689

    The Nikko Stirling Octa 2-16x50mm Riflescope is a handy tool for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Nikko Stirling Diamond Hornet ED 10-50x60mm Riflescope

    Nikko Stirling Diamond Hornet ED 10-50x60mm Riflescope

    R10,099

    The Nikko Stirling Diamond Hornet ED 10-50x60mm Riflescope is a handy tool for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Nikko Stirling Metor 3-12x56mm Riflescope

    Nikko Stirling Metor 3-12x56mm Riflescope

    R2,729

    The Nikko Stirling Metor 3-12x56mm Riflescope is a handy tool for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Nikko Stirling Diamond Long Range 10-40x56mm HMD Riflescope

    Nikko Stirling Diamond Long Range 10-40x56mm HMD Riflescope

    The Nikko Stirling Diamond Long Range 10-40x56mm HMD Riflescope is a handy tool for avid hunters and shooters.

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  • Vortex Viper 44mm Sunshade

    Vortex Viper 44mm Sunshade

    R1,759

    Reduce glare and sun reflections off the objective lens by adding a 4-inch Vortex 44mm Viper Scope Sunshade to your 44mm Viper riflescope.

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  • Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24 X 50 MRAD Riflescope

    Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24 X 50 MRAD Riflescope

    R14,909

    Diamondback Tactical riflescopes feature Vortex’s XD Premium Optical System that provides exceptional resolution and edge-to-edge clarity.

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  • Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24 X 50 MOA Riflescope

    Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24 X 50 MOA Riflescope

    R14,909

    Diamondback Tactical riflescopes feature Vortex’s XD Premium Optical System that provides exceptional resolution and edge-to-edge clarity.

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How to Choose a Rifle Scope

As a hunting enthusiast or marksman, choosing the right rifle scope is crucial to your success in the field. The proper scope ensures accuracy, clarity, and precision, making your shot more effective. However, with so many options on the market, it can be challenging to know where to start. In this article, we will discuss how to choose a rifle scope and provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.

Determine the Purpose of the Scope

Before you begin shopping for a rifle scope, you need to determine the purpose of the scope. Are you planning to use it for hunting or target shooting? Will you be shooting at short or long distances? These factors will influence your choice of magnification, objective lens diameter, and other features.

Magnification

Magnification is the degree to which the scope enlarges the target. Most scopes have a range of magnification, such as 3-9x or 4-12x. The first number represents the minimum magnification, and the second number represents the maximum. A higher magnification can make it easier to hit targets at longer distances, but it also makes the image less bright and can make the scope heavier and more cumbersome to use.

Objective Lens Diameter

The objective lens diameter is the size of the front lens of the scope, measured in millimeters. A larger objective lens diameter allows more light to enter the scope, which can improve image brightness and clarity, especially in low-light conditions.

Reticles

The reticle is the crosshairs or other aiming point in the scope. Reticles can come in various shapes and sizes, including duplex, mil-dot, and BDC (bullet drop compensator). Different reticles work better for different purposes, so choose one that suits your needs.

Adjustments and Turrets

The adjustments and turrets on the scope allow you to fine-tune the scope to your specific needs. You can adjust the windage (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) to compensate for bullet drop or wind drift. The turrets can be either exposed or covered, with exposed turrets being more precise but also more vulnerable to damage.

Field of View

The field of view is the area that you can see through the scope. A wider field of view can make it easier to acquire targets quickly, but it also reduces magnification.

Eye Relief

Eye relief is the distance between the eyepiece and your eye when the scope is properly mounted on the rifle. A shorter eye relief can make it more difficult to acquire targets quickly, and can also cause eye strain and discomfort.

Parallax

Parallax is the apparent movement of the reticle when you move your eye behind the scope. It can cause your shot to be off-target if not corrected. Scopes with adjustable parallax allow you to adjust for this effect.

Lens Coatings

Lens coatings can improve the clarity and brightness of the image by reducing glare and reflection. Look for scopes with high-quality lens coatings, such as multi-coated or fully coated.

Durability

Durability is an essential factor when choosing a rifle scope. Look for scopes made with high-quality materials, such as aircraft-grade aluminum, and those that are shockproof, waterproof, and fog proof. These features will ensure your scope can withstand the rigors of hunting or shooting in various weather conditions.

Brand and Warranty

Consider the brand and warranty of the scope before making your final decision. Look for reputable brands with a proven track record of quality and customer service. Additionally, choose a scope with a good warranty that covers defects or damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best magnification for a rifle scope?

The best magnification for a rifle scope depends on your shooting needs and the type of hunting or shooting you do. Generally, a magnification range of 3-9x is suitable for most hunting scenarios. However, if you plan to shoot at longer ranges or participate in tactical shooting, a higher magnification scope may be more appropriate.

What reticle should I choose for hunting?

The reticle you choose for hunting depends on your personal preference and the type of hunting you do. A duplex reticle is a popular choice for hunting because of its simplicity and ease of use. Other popular options include the mil-dot reticle and the BDC (bullet drop compensation) reticle, which are useful for long-range shooting.

Can I use a rifle scope for both hunting and target shooting?

Yes, you can use a rifle scope for both hunting and target shooting. However, the type of scope you choose may vary depending on your specific needs for each activity. For example, a hunting scope may have a lower magnification range and a larger objective lens for a wider field of view, while a target shooting scope may have a higher magnification and a smaller objective lens for better clarity at longer distances.

What is the difference between an exposed and covered turret?

An exposed turret is a type of elevation or windage adjustment knob that is visible and accessible on the outside of the scope. This allows for quick and easy adjustments in the field. In contrast, a covered turret is a type of adjustment knob that is protected by a cap or cover. This protects the knob from accidental movement and ensures the scope maintains zero.

How often should I clean my rifle scope?

It's essential to keep your rifle scope clean to ensure it performs optimally. You should clean your scope after each use, especially if you shoot in harsh or dusty environments. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe down the exterior of the scope and a lens cleaning solution and microfiber cloth to clean the lenses. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasives, as these can damage the lens coatings.