At The Optic Zone, we understand the importance of precision and clarity in every shot. That's why we offer an extensive selection of rifle scopes tailored to meet the diverse needs of hunters, tactical shooter, target shooting and competition. Our online store features top-tier brands to ensure that you have access to the industry's best optics at competitive prices.
Beyond traditional optics, we provide a range of specialized scopes, including long range scopes and thermal imaging scopes, allowing you to use in low-light conditions. These advanced technologies enable you to detect and track targets through challenging environments, enhancing your effectiveness in the field.
Our selection includes various reticle options, accommodating both first focal plane (FFP) and second focal plane (SFP) preferences. Whether you're looking for a hunting scope, Leupold Scope, Athlon Rifle scope, Vortex scope or for long-range shooting, you'll find scopes with the appropriate magnification and features to suit your specific application.
Choosing the right rifle scope and scope reticle can be overwhelming, but at The Optic Zone, we strive to make your decision easier by offering great customer service and discounted prices. To make our scope prices even better, we also provide free shipping on orders over $200, ensuring that you receive your gear promptly and affordably.
The numbers on a rifle scope, such as 3-9x40, indicate the magnification range and the diameter of the objective lens: '3-9x' means the scope can zoom from 3 times to 9 times the normal view, and '40' refers to a 40mm objective lens diameter, which affects light gathering abilities and image brightness.
A common reason for a blurry, starburst, clustered, or otherwise distorted red dot is astigmatism, a slight imperfection in your eye's cornea. If you suspect astigmatism, try looking at the reticle through your rear iron sight or a small pinhole in a piece of paper. If the distortion disappears, it's likely astigmatism. Also, ensure the brightness setting isn't too high, as excessive brightness can cause blooming or ghosting.
Scopes typically do not come with rings and must be purchased separately, but some tactical scopes are equipped with a cantilever mount from the manufacturer.
The magnification you need depends on your shooting style and distance—low magnification (1-4x) works best for close-range or fast shooting, mid-range (3-9x) suits most hunters and general shooters, while high magnification (10x and up) is ideal for long-range precision.
First focal plane (FFP) scopes keep the reticle size proportional as you zoom out, making holdovers accurate at any magnification and is better for long range precision shooting The second focal plane (SFP) scopes keep the reticle size fixed, which is simpler for hunting.
MOA (Minute of Angle) and MIL (Milliradian or MRAD) are two different units of angular measurement used for adjusting rifle scopes—MOA is based on the imperial system and is slightly finer, while MIL is metric and often preferred for tactical or long-range shooting; the best choice depends on your personal preference and what system you’re most comfortable using. These measurements can be confusing, so we explain everything in our post MOA vs MRAD: Understanding Minute of Angle and Milliradians
Scope eye relief is the distance between your eye and the scope’s eyepiece at which you can see the full sight picture clearly, and it’s important for both comfort and safety—especially with high-recoil rifles.
For a comprehensive guide on sighting in your rifle scope, check out our blog post: Sighting in Your Rifle Scope: An Ultimate Guide, where we provide steps and helpful tips.
Parallax can be an issue you do not what it is, check out our guide on Scope Parallax and how to Eliminate it
The primary difference between a 30mm and a 1-inch rifle scope tube lies in their diameters: a 30mm tube measures 30 millimeters across, while a 1-inch tube measures approximately 25.4 millimeters. The main advantage with a larger tube diameter is it offers a greater range in windage and elevation adjustment. A common misconception is that larger tube size allows more light transmission than smaller tube. In reality, light transmission is more significantly influenced by the quality of the lenses and coatings rather than the tube diameter.
Choosing the right scope reticle depends on your shooting application and distances along with personal preferences. Simplified reticles like the Duplex or Zplex are better for hunting situations where BDC style or ladder reticles are better for long range shooting and ranging.