Best Scope for 0.223 Bolt Action Rifle

When it comes to scopes, the more you pay the better quality and accuracy of scope you get. But can you really afford such a high price? It is not easy for everyone to buy expensive rifle scopes, so they should consider some other alternatives before actually buying something. A scope is one of the most important parts of any rifle. You might be thinking of using one that was bought a long time ago when you were in your teens or before. But when it comes to scopes, there are many things you need to consider before buying one.

If you are an experienced shooter this article will not be helpful for you because most experienced shooters already know what they want in a rifle scope. However, if you are a beginner(or when you’re buying your first rifle), it’s important to understand what really matters and why you need to purchase riflescopes in particular. Using the best hunting scopes is very important because they improve the accuracy of your shots and also help with sighting through any disturbance such as fog, haze, or dust.

What is the Correct Magnification?

If you are a beginner, the answer is not much. The more power your riflescope has, the further it can see and the range will be longer than if you use lower power scopes. But when it comes to beginners, most of them do not want to shoot targets that are far away. That is why they don’t need high magnification power scopes. The nominal power of scope(in other words, the stated magnification) is not enough to tell you how much range it has.

Nevertheless, there are some things you should know before buying your first rifle scope or for any future needs you might have. The first thing you need to know is that the magnification of any riflescope starts with 1x. For example, 8x42mm means that your rifle scope starts with 8 power and it can magnify to 42 times. If you want to shoot 300 yards using this riflescope, you will see the target as if it was only 6 inches in diameter.

How Important is Durability for a Bolt Action Rifle Scope?

Yes, it does. If you are a beginner, you might not know much about riflescopes, so let me tell you this: even good scopes break if they are made of inferior materials. Some manufacturers have built their reputation by making durable scopes that last for many years. If you buy a scope from those manufacturers, their riflescopes will almost never fail you. One of the most common reasons why people go to gunsmiths is because their rifle scopes are either unusable or not as precise as they want them to be.

Being a beginner, I know that you’ll want to buy the best riflescope for your rifle. That is why I am telling you that even higher-priced scopes sometimes don’t meet the expectations of their buyers. It doesn’t mean they are not good, but when it comes to hunting, most shooters just can’t afford to buy something expensive and then lose their game because of low-quality riflescopes. So no matter what you are buying, do some research before making a decision to buy it. And this includes rifle scopes because you will spend much time behind them shooting.

Objective Lens Size

When you are buying your first rifle scope, one of the most common questions is how big the should be objective lens. The bigger its size, the further it can see. But, a magically big objective lens can be a problem too. If you are a beginner, this is not something you should care about now. But believe me, there will come a time when you will have to think about it because it affects everything in your hunting. For example, carrying riflescopes that have big objective lens takes much space in your bag and they are heavy too.

Build Material

Not all materials are created equal when it comes to riflescopes. One is almost surely not better than others, but most experienced shooters prefer aluminum rifle scopes because they hold zero well and are durable. However, like everything else in this world, they also have disadvantages they are less shockproof than steel scopes. As you can imagine, no rifle scope is indestructible and they will eventually fail even if they are made of the most durable materials in the world.

So far, no one has made a riflescope that would be perfect for everyone’s needs. Manufacturers know this too so there is a solution that everyone should be happy with. Riflescopes made of stainless steel are less durable but they weigh almost nothing and don’t add much weight to your rifle. On the other side, aluminum scopes are heavier and they add a bit more weight to your rifle.

Price 

As you probably know, the price of a product is not always an indicator of its quality. This is true for rifle scopes too and even though they can be expensive, some might be good and others bad although they look exactly the same. If you want to make sure that your money won’t go wasted (and I think everyone wants that), you need to know how to pick the right scope for your rifle. I already told you that you will have to consider all of the things I mentioned in this article if you want to buy something good for your rifle. It doesn’t mean that it is impossible, but it requires more time than most people can afford so they just go to stores and buy the first scope they see. If you’re not one of those people, good for you. I hope that now you’re getting closer to buying something that will serve you well for many years.