This is part two of our three part series on choosing the best scope for your deer hunting rifle. In part one we looked at the magnification range and objective lens size of your scope. This article will examine the light transmission, lenses & coatings, and field of view choices you have.
Understanding Light Transmission Qualities In Your Scope
As the magnification increases, the light getting to your eyepiece decreases. As the objective lens increases, the light getting through your eyepiece will also increase. By nature, scopes lose some light as it travels through the scope to your eyes. Even the highest quality and most expensive scopes only achieve a light transmission rate of around 98%. While anything over 95% for light transmission is considered great, there are very nice, quality scopes that are around 90%.
Taking Note of the Lenses and Coatings of the Scope.
Most of the quality scopes you can find today are fog proof, waterproof, and have lenses that are coated. The coatings on the lenses can be quite expensive. Plus, lenses vary in the type, number, and quality of the coatings. You need to realize that there are times that a scope with single coated lenses will easily perform better than a scope with multicoated lenses. How well they function depends on what quality the glass and coatings are. Remember, good quality coatings and glass do not come with a small price tag. Coatings are designed to decrease the amount of glare and loss of light as a result of reflection. Normally a coating will allow for better light transmission and sharper contrast in what you are looking at.
Understanding The Field Of View Of Your Scope
How much you see out of your scope in terms of its entire area, 100 yards in front of you, is called field of view. This figure goes down when you increase the lens magnification of the scope. The reverse is true as well, with better field of vision and lower magnification. If you have a 3x9 variable scope, the 3 power will give you a 30 foot field of view, but only a 14 feet FOV at the 9 power setting, which is dramatically different. You won't get better field of view with a bigger objective lens.
To read the complete article on choosing the best scope for your deer hunting rifle you can visit our webpage dedicated solely to deer rifle telescopic sights. - 31499
Understanding Light Transmission Qualities In Your Scope
As the magnification increases, the light getting to your eyepiece decreases. As the objective lens increases, the light getting through your eyepiece will also increase. By nature, scopes lose some light as it travels through the scope to your eyes. Even the highest quality and most expensive scopes only achieve a light transmission rate of around 98%. While anything over 95% for light transmission is considered great, there are very nice, quality scopes that are around 90%.
Taking Note of the Lenses and Coatings of the Scope.
Most of the quality scopes you can find today are fog proof, waterproof, and have lenses that are coated. The coatings on the lenses can be quite expensive. Plus, lenses vary in the type, number, and quality of the coatings. You need to realize that there are times that a scope with single coated lenses will easily perform better than a scope with multicoated lenses. How well they function depends on what quality the glass and coatings are. Remember, good quality coatings and glass do not come with a small price tag. Coatings are designed to decrease the amount of glare and loss of light as a result of reflection. Normally a coating will allow for better light transmission and sharper contrast in what you are looking at.
Understanding The Field Of View Of Your Scope
How much you see out of your scope in terms of its entire area, 100 yards in front of you, is called field of view. This figure goes down when you increase the lens magnification of the scope. The reverse is true as well, with better field of vision and lower magnification. If you have a 3x9 variable scope, the 3 power will give you a 30 foot field of view, but only a 14 feet FOV at the 9 power setting, which is dramatically different. You won't get better field of view with a bigger objective lens.
To read the complete article on choosing the best scope for your deer hunting rifle you can visit our webpage dedicated solely to deer rifle telescopic sights. - 31499
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