Introduction All the contemporary riflescopes are equipped with an elevation turret and a windage turret. The former is used for a vertical adjustment of the… Read More »The Purpose of the Erector Tube and the Erector Spring in a Riflescope
Hello, and welcome to another episode of Optics Trade Debates. Once again we answer the most common questions and explain the basics of optics and… Read More »Leica AquaDura Coating | Optics Trade Debates
Tube diameter is that diameter on the riflescope, where mounts are clamped on (see the picture below). This parameter is an important information when buying… Read More »Tube Diameter | Glossary
There are 3 options of reticle position in rifle scopes on the market: – 1. Focal Plane (FFP) – 2. Focal Plane (SFP) – SFP and FFP (First) or… Read More »Reticle Position | Glossary
Traditionally, rifle scopes had a fixed parallax set at 100 meters or 100 yards; however, with the advance of shooting sports, such an approach was… Read More »Parallax Adjustment | Glossary
Telescopic sights with a mounting rail under their main tube are almost always made by European producers and meant for hunting. Rail mounting brings about… Read More »Mount Rail | Glossary
Maximal field of view is the range of your visual area, for riflescopes its measured at 100m. For example, if a maximal field of view… Read More »Maximal Field of View | Glossary
Magnification is an optical parameter which enlarges/zooms the viewing image and makes the observed object seem bigger. For example, with magnification factor 10 we see objects… Read More »Magnification | Glossary
Lens diameter represents the second value in product’s name/designation. For example, 10×42 optics have 42 mm diameter of the lens at the front (those that are closer… Read More »Lens Diameter | Glossary
Often, the elevation adjustment that the riflescope offers is not adequate to compensate for the bullet drop when shooting at long range. When the riflescope… Read More »Inclination | Glossary