rifle scope

Recoil Testing is a fundamental part of the design and testing process of Scopes to ensure they can handle the calibres it's designed for, as well as general knocks sustained during it's lifetime.

Everyone has their own method of how to Zero their Thermal Weapon Scope because let's face it, it’s not the easiest of tasks.

So, I am going to share a few tried and tested methods that I think works best.

Often overlooked, there is a wide range of fantastic Compact Scope options available in today's market, where size is an important factor in choosing an Optic to suit the outfit, especially common in Air Rifles and Rimfires, where the overall length of the Scope can create problems.

Below, I've provided a list of some of the top-picks to consider, which are available from Optics Warehouse.

Nitrogen is used in Rifle Scopes along with many other Optics; Binoculars, Spotting Scopes etc.

Quite simply, this is done to create a positive pressure to remove any ambient air laden moisture/oxygen that is evident in the manufacturing process, which would then become trapped, and be far more susceptible to cause issues such as internal fogging.

John Farbrother - 2018 BFTA & WFTC Springer champion - explains the importance of Rifle Fitment and Adjustable Rifle Stocks.

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Rifle fitment can come in the form of many ways and getting the perfect setup can take years to achieve especially if you are working alone on this.

When you adjust the stock and balance of the rifle with sliding weights this may give you a placebo effect of improvement, however, in reality until you run some tests at the range it may become apparent that the adjustments made have actually had a negative effect on the accuracy.

One way of solving this is to get an experienced Shooter to look at the fit of the Rifle when shouldered. This will enable them to see if there are adjustments that can be made to gain maximum effective contact from the Butt, Cheek, Grip and Forend of the Rifle Stock, as what you feel is right may not necessarily be the case if you are new to this.

Also,

A very common question I receive from customers is “Is it better to have a Thermal Spotter and a Thermal Scope OR a Thermal Spotter and a Night Vision Scope?’' 

In order for this to be answered, there are a few questions that I tend to ask the customer back.

A very small but invaluable piece of equipment that is more than often overlooked is the Bubble Level.

It's simple. If you intend on shooting at longer distances with a modern scope, let’s say beyond 400 meters, then yes, you should use a Bubble Level.

The X503 is a very stable scope in temperature and very snappy on the parallax, providing quick and precise range finding capabilities.

With all these points in mind, this would be my scope of choice if I was not using my Delta Styker 5-50x56.

Ever since the Pulsar Thermion range has been out there has always been debate as to which is going to sell the best within the market, hence the introduction of various new sensor sizes that we have never seen before, and the large range of options available throughout.

Before we start let me tell you a little about me. Are you sitting comfortably? Yes? then i”ll begin.

I've been a member of my local club down in Torbay, Devon for around fifteen years. It's a small club but in my opinion it's friendly and well run.

Like most clubs the emphasis is on safety first leading on to competing or just shooting for fun.

Our main disciplines are LSR sport rifle, .22LR prone and 25yrd Bench Rest. We also shoot 10mtr air rifle and pistol.

Over the years I've had a go at most things but have settled on Bench Rest (NSRA rules). Plus I'm looking to return to 25yrd Prone now that my dodgy back has started to improve.

Please note: I don’t consider myself an expert at any discipline but I have over the years had the benefit of receiving help and guidance from some very competent and experienced shooters, some of which have had a fair amount of local and national success. Plus I have completed an

A Beginners Guide to Benchrest Shooting | PT 1

Frank Pearman provides a brief introduction on Bench Rest Shooting and how you can get involved with this brilliant for of Shooting.

IOR Recon, an honest review by Paul Ford of Fieldsport Cymru.