You can figure out how far away an object is using your scope, provided its reticle has markings in mil dots or minutes of angle.
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Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope
Updated: August 2, 2016Simply put, the process of zeroing a scope matches the point of aim to the actual point of impact. Put differently, the process ensures that a bullet lands exactly where you put the crosshairs
Optics Buying Guide: Scope Mounts
Updated: July 14, 2016Let’s take a quick look at scope mounts. This is important as your mounts must perfectly align the scope to the bore, and be able to take the abuse of recoil.
Optics Buying Guide: Top Must-Know Terms for Picking the Right Scope
Updated: June 13, 2016When it comes to buying a scope, it can be easy to be completely overwhelmed by all the technical terms you see. So, what do you do? Maybe take a look at a glossary?
Optics Buying Guide: Scope Reticles
Updated: May 13, 2016I’ll bet most of us tend to give only passing thought to reticle selection, but there’s a reason that there are somewhere over 96.2 billion reticle designs floating around out there. They’re designed for specific purposes.
Optics Buying Guide: Hold-Off Reticles vs. Adjustable Turrets
Updated: May 13, 2016You have to account for two variables in long range shooting – distance and lateral movement from the wind and other factors.
Optics Buying Guide: Iron Sights, Red Dots, and Scopes
Updated: May 13, 2016Choosing the right type of sights and optics can be a bit of a mystery. We’re going to take a look at iron sights, red dots, and scopes and break down their strengths and weaknesses. If you’re making a decision about sighting systems, start with this buying guide.