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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”?

Hardware: SIG Sauer Oscar3

For spot and stalk hunting where you may need to frequently look out to around 1,000 yards—particularly to make trophy judgments—the Oscar3 image-stabilizing mini spotting scope is an ideal device that won't add a lot of weight to your kit.

Hardware: Tract Toric UHD 27-55x80

When put to the test, the new Toric UDH angled spotting scope delivered a bright, sharp, clear image with true colors, and its lenses successfully repelled dirt, oil and debris.

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Hardware: Zeiss Terra XB75 Crossbow Scope

For 2015, Zeiss offers its Terra XB75 2X-7X-32mm. The 13-ounce marvel sports a patented ballistic reticle with aiming points from 20-75 yards in 21/2-yard increments—based on the chronographed speed of our crossbows.

Hardware: Burris Signature HD Spotting Scope

Though the Signature HD Spotting Scope isn’t budget-priced, it’s also not budget-built. It pairs good glass with a feature-packed body, resulting in a strong return to the observational market for the Burris brand.

Hardware: Riton X3 Primal 3X-15X-44mm

Built for accuracy and quick target acquisition in the most extreme environments, the X3 Primal 3X-15X-44mm is a 30mm main-tube, 5X zoom range scope covering magnifications for hunting anything short of lions and buffalo leaping out of the brush at 10 yards or less.

Hardware: Meopta MeoPro 80 HD

A spotting scope is one of those ancillary shooting and hunting accessories that isn’t essential—until you’ve used one. Don't believe us? Try the affordable MeoPro 80 HD from Meopta.

A Hunter’s Guide to Holdover Reticles

Holdover reticles can be a quick and effective means of precision holdover without having to take your eye out of the scope. Here’s a detailed look at how they work.

Hardware: Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD Spotting Scope

If you’re looking at the performance requirements of a spotting scope as a system, such as image quality, ruggedness, ergonomics and weight, the SX-4 Pro Guide HD is an excellent choice.

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