rifle scope

These are our top picks for Air Rifle Field Target Shooting. We've chosen these based on our experience of using these scopes in the field.

In field target shooting the targets are set out from 10 to 55 yards, and generally have hit zones in 15mm, 25mm and 45mm. Accurate and consistent parallax is important in field target shooting for you to be able to adjust your elevation. This could be done with hold over or 'dialled in' methods. The most common dialling measurements are 1/4 inch, 1/8 inch and 0.1 MRAD.

As a general rule of thumb, scopes with a higher magnification will have a smaller depth of view. This gives you a clearer indication of target range. However, high magnification needs very good quality glass, so cheaper scopes may not give great clarity at full magnification but will work great at lower magnifications.

Reticle choice is a big part of choosing your scope, and it comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer and 'uncluttered' view and might