Yes, you can sight in a rifle scope at 100 feet (33 yards). At this distance, bullets impact close to the point of aim. For a 100-yard zero, set the point of impact about 1–2 inches below the target center to account for bullet trajectory. Is 100 Feet a Good […]
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Rifle scope mounts are cantilevered to push the optic forward for proper eye relief on short, flat-top receivers like AR-15s. This forward offset ensures a natural cheek weld, maintains zero accuracy, and prevents mounting the scope across the receiver and handguard, which can cause alignment and stability issues. What is […]
The numbers on a rifle scope indicate magnification and objective lens size. The first number shows how much the target is magnified, while the second number shows the objective lens diameter in millimeters. For example, 3–9×40 means variable magnification from 3x to 9x with a 40 mm objective lens. Understanding […]
What is BDC on a rifle scope? BDC stands for bullet drop compensator, and it’s a specialized reticle design that can dramatically improve your shooting efficiency at varying distances. When I’m shooting at targets within 600 yards in fast-paced environments, I find BDC reticles particularly valuable for quick target acquisition. […]
Choosing between first- and second-focal-plane scopes can significantly impact your shooting experience and accuracy. When shopping for a rifle scope, you’ve likely encountered these terms and wondered which option best suits your needs. First focal plane (FFP) scopes are commonly preferred by long-range target shooters, while most hunters have traditionally […]
What does 4×32 mean on a scope? If you’ve shopped for rifle optics, you’ve likely encountered these numbers and wondered about their significance. Essentially, these figures represent two critical scope specifications that directly impact your shooting experience. 4×32 on a scope means the scope has fixed 4× magnification with a […]
AO on a rifle scope means Adjustable Objective. An AO scope uses a front objective ring to manually focus the lens, eliminate parallax error, and keep the reticle and target in the same focal plane. This adjustment improves image sharpness and accuracy at varying distances, especially for long-range or precision […]
UP on a rifle scope means the elevation turret should be turned in the UP direction to move the bullet’s impact point up on the target. Turning UP lowers the reticle inside the scope, correcting low shots and compensating for bullet drop at longer distances. Throughout this guide, we’ll demystify […]
EG on a rifle scope means Electronic Green reticle. An EG reticle uses battery-powered green illumination, often with adjustable brightness, to improve target visibility in low-light conditions. Some EG scopes also offer red or white illumination. The numbers on the scope indicate magnification and objective lens size, such as 5×47. […]
If you’re playing an FPS shooting game, then it would be easy to understand what the field of view means. Field of view (FOV) means the width of the visible area you can see through the scope at a specific distance, usually measured in feet at 100 yards. A larger […]