Welcome to part three of our three part series on choosing the best scope for your deer hunting rifle. We previously examined the magnification ranges, objective lens sizing, options with the light transmission quality, lenses & their coatings, and optical field of view choices you have. Now we will discuss the mounting of your scope.
When deer hunting season opens, avid deer hunters will want their rifle to be outfitted with the ideal telescopic scope, one that suits not only his rifle, but also the area he is hunting in, as well as his own personal hunting and shooting technique.
How To Mount Your Scope
Your shooting system is only as good as your scope mount. A poor mount, means a poor system. In order to have the best rifle and scope combination, you need to have rugged and reliable mounting rings and bases. Many times, the mounting is not seen as a problem and will result in a miss, or, unfortunately, a wounded animal. There have been a ton of rounds wasted because the rings and bases were not installed properly. When you miss an easy target during informal plinking and target practice, you can quickly and easily get irritated.
And this is in a best case scenario. Improper mountings can leave your scope destroyed, your rifle receivers and bolts damaged and can actually be dangerous to you as you are shooting. It is well worth the money to have a gunsmith install the rings and bases as you will be ensured not only of accuracy but also of the safety of the shooter and anyone who may be around the shooter. Even when amateurs get the mounting secured safely, they still often wind up wasting expensive ammunition as they get the scope sighted in. This can be frustrating as well as expensive. Shooting is supposed to be fun and a great way to relieve stress, not a source of frustration.
A professional will install the ideal mounting system which will keep your scope as low as possible, and will use as few parts as possible. They realize that more parts only equate to more chances for something to fail or go wrong. Aluminum mounts are often used, although for sheer strength steel is the way to go. See through rings may look attractive, but they are weak and can break just from your rifle being transported. With a properly mounted scope, most hunting situations will not require the use of your iron sights.
Your scope is a vital part of your complete deer hunting rifle setup. It is important to know your hunting style as the proper scope can enhance and improve it, while the wrong one can destroy it. This is part three of a three part series on choosing your rifle scope. You can read the entire article by visiting our website. - 31499
When deer hunting season opens, avid deer hunters will want their rifle to be outfitted with the ideal telescopic scope, one that suits not only his rifle, but also the area he is hunting in, as well as his own personal hunting and shooting technique.
How To Mount Your Scope
Your shooting system is only as good as your scope mount. A poor mount, means a poor system. In order to have the best rifle and scope combination, you need to have rugged and reliable mounting rings and bases. Many times, the mounting is not seen as a problem and will result in a miss, or, unfortunately, a wounded animal. There have been a ton of rounds wasted because the rings and bases were not installed properly. When you miss an easy target during informal plinking and target practice, you can quickly and easily get irritated.
And this is in a best case scenario. Improper mountings can leave your scope destroyed, your rifle receivers and bolts damaged and can actually be dangerous to you as you are shooting. It is well worth the money to have a gunsmith install the rings and bases as you will be ensured not only of accuracy but also of the safety of the shooter and anyone who may be around the shooter. Even when amateurs get the mounting secured safely, they still often wind up wasting expensive ammunition as they get the scope sighted in. This can be frustrating as well as expensive. Shooting is supposed to be fun and a great way to relieve stress, not a source of frustration.
A professional will install the ideal mounting system which will keep your scope as low as possible, and will use as few parts as possible. They realize that more parts only equate to more chances for something to fail or go wrong. Aluminum mounts are often used, although for sheer strength steel is the way to go. See through rings may look attractive, but they are weak and can break just from your rifle being transported. With a properly mounted scope, most hunting situations will not require the use of your iron sights.
Your scope is a vital part of your complete deer hunting rifle setup. It is important to know your hunting style as the proper scope can enhance and improve it, while the wrong one can destroy it. This is part three of a three part series on choosing your rifle scope. You can read the entire article by visiting our website. - 31499
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