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Scope Magnification: How Much is Too Much?

What is the ideal scope magnification that can cover nearly all hunting scenarios? Is it possible to have “too much scope”?

#SundayGunday: Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide Spotting Scope and Alpine Tripod

Get a closer look at the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide Spotting Scope and Alpine Tripod, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

#SundayGunday: EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 FFP

Get a closer look at the EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 FFP, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

#SundayGunday: Kimber Talkeetna

Get a closer look at the Kimber Talkeetna, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday video series.

SHOT Show 2019: Crimson Trace CSA-2309 3X-9X-40mm Sport Riflescope

Crimson Trace takes a big step from laser sights and lights to offer a full line of riflescopes in 2019. The CSA-2309 3X-9X-40mm Sport offers hunters a host of features such as zero-resettable turrets, 11 illumination settings and a first-focal-plane MOA-based holdover reticle at an attractive price.

New for 2024: Burris Veracity PH Riflescope

Burris' new model of the Veracity PH promises to take the company's wildly popular optic to an all new lever. Utilizing the PEK (Programmable Elevation Knob) system, the optic attempts to bring a whole new level of precision to the field.

New for 2024: Burris Eliminator 6 Rangefinding Riflescope

With the push of a button, the new Eliminator 6 laser rangefinding riflescope ranges out to 2,000 yards and displays the distance to the target, exact aiming point and wind data.

New for 2024: Steiner HX6i with STR-MIL Reticle

Building on its existing series of T6Xi tactical riflescopes, Steiner Optics has announced the H6Xi riflescope—tailored for today's discerning big-game hunter—now with a MIL reticle for enhanced precision.

First Focal Plane or Second Focal Plane?

A riflescope’s reticle is placed in either the first focal plane (FFP) or the second focal plane (SFP). The main difference between them is that an SFP reticle will appear to be the same size regardless of magnification. With an FFP reticle, the size of the reticle will appear to change as the scope’s magnification is changed.

New Trijicon AccuPower Goes Deer Hunting

Many shooters have been wondering how the new AccuPowers would compare with the company’s established AccuPoint scopes. Can the new kid measure up? To see firsthand, John Zent joined company VP Sales and Marketing Chuck Wahr and Driftwood Media’s Eddie Stevenson for what might sound like a contrived substitute for a “real” deer hunt.

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