Scopes For Beginners: What is the Parallax Adjustment Knob and How Do I Use It?

Many shooters will never nail a sub-MOA group due not to a lack of skill or a questionable rifle, but to misunderstanding a scope‘s parallax adjustment and what it’s for. Hint: it ain’t “side focus.” Not really. For scopes with adjustable parallax — which is going to be the majority of them with magnification over, … Read more

Whats the Difference Between First Focal Plane vs Second Focal Plane Scopes?

By Pete Nealen There are a lot of optics on the market now, more than ever before — and mostly better than before. From red dots to prism scopes and low power variables to high-power long-range scopes, technology, and design innovation steadily expand the pool of options. As a result, there’s something for just about every … Read more

Ask Josh: Can I Shoot Long Range With An Inexpensive Rifle Scope?

Have a question for Josh? Send it to [email protected]. Today we are going to be looking at what you get in terms of bang for your buck in terms of optics. Reader ‘Eddie’ is new to long range shooting, but not to guns. “I really want to know just what makes these expensive scopes so … Read more

5 Things To Consider Before Buying A New Rifle Scope

Before you buy that new scope for your rifle or shotgun, you need to pump the brakes and make sure you’re getting one for the right reasons. A scope is a tool, and you need to know what task you’re going to ask the tool to do. In fact, that’s the basic theme of this … Read more