Rifle Scopes for Beginners

Rifle scopes for beginners. Scope tips and buying suggestions for new scope buyers and shooters . Rifle scope buying can be a little overwhelming at times. I wanted to make a video breaking all of the long winded explanations down to short easy to understand tips . You can find more detailed information in my other videos . Links to some of the videos I think will be the most help have links below . Along with some saving tips from several manufacturers.

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[dennisholle]

Great video. Great way to get back to the basics for the new subscribers coming on and good review for the long time subscribers. Way to keep your base interested. The best advice that you have given for hunting scopes is high magnification is rarely beneficial. eEven tho it is tempting to buy the 5-25 power for not much more money. Generally the lower magnification usually always has a bigger field of view which will make it easy to find your target quickly. (target acquisition) If you have a 5-25x 50 scope set on 20 power and you shoulder your gun at a 100 yard distance target you can only see 4-5' of view through the scope but on 5 power you can see up to 30' area though the scope out at a 100 yards. So for me a lower magnification scope like 2.5-10 or 3-9 power scope is always better for a hunting rifle as rarely you are shouting much past 300 yards anyway. A good quality glass scope can give you a good image out to and beyond 500 yards anyway. Additionally most calibers after 400 yards becomes more about bullet drop and wind drift anyway. On the other end of the spectrum if all you do is punch paper targets from a bench rest at long distance with no worries about the target running behind a plum thicket a high power magnification scope could be for you.

[wayneok]

So far this is the best video on YouTube explaining the basics of how a scope works.

[army]

I'm just learning about scopes, and he explained it to the simplest level. I've seen other videos that required a PhD in Quantum Physics to understand what the instructor was talking about. So I'll stay with Mr. Cyclops.

[JG-tozs]

Only 3.4 thousand likes on this video? That’s bullshit! I just sent it to at least ten gun guys. Thanks for your scope reviews. Don’t change your delivery style.

[adriancastillo]

Your honesty and ability to dummy stuff down for some of us knuckle draggers is nothing short of legendary. Thank you sir.

[VenVidiVici]

Great video as always Joe. One tip I can give. For those looking at budget scopes. If you're stuck between two scopes at the same price range, one has EVERY popular feature on the market and the other is basic. I can almost guarantee that the basic scope will have better glass, at least in my experience. You don't get the world for nothing, SOMETHING has got to suffer to let them pack the features in at that price.

[myronp]

Buying a scope depends on what type of situation you are shooting in.Up in Canada where I live, we generally hunt in small open areas or dense bush..A 2 x 7 or 3 x 9 variable scope is more than enough..Great video by the way, you nailed it all.

[henrypeterson]

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[datapro]

Fantastic video Joe. You cover all the basics in < 9 minutes. Since you asked for comments, I like small, lightweight scopes like my Leupold 3-9x33 EFR. One big advantage of a smaller objective is that you can mount the scope close to the bore with low rings. This keeps your bullet trajectory close to the crosshairs. Lightweight: I shoot off-hand, not from a bench, so minimizing weight is important to me. Lastly, love the 4K resolution of your videos!

[ThreadedNail]

One thing to keep in mind if you are learning this stuff is alot of people are confused and dont know how scopes work. Im learning it now and Ive been misled a few times in the past two days. This video corrected some of that for me. Thanks!

[wowguy]

When I was a beginner, I used to crank the hell out of the adjustment ring closest to my eye, not the magnification ring, I knew that was zoom. Later, I found it just changed the focus on my reticle or crosshairs, making them appear sharp and bold, they didn't do anything for the distance focus or image sharpness thru the scope. It took years to figure that out. Joe - Man you just covered so much in this video, you provided great information, thank you brother

[joshuatriggs]

I decided to give Arken a shot an bought an epl4 4x16. As soon as it arrived I ripped it open and looked at my neighbors brick house. I looked for around 5 seconds, immediately sat the scope down, walked over to my computer and put my brand new PST gen 2 online. It sold in less time than it took me to attach all the goodies to my scope and mount it. It is amazingly clear and just an absolute beautiful optic in general. My first Arken and will not be my last.
P.S. Have also had the pleasure of emailing and texting and they reply very quickly and are a great bunch of guys in general. At least the 2 I’ve personally spoken with.

[stevennewman]

Good explanation. One thing to mention for beginners, if the distances on your side focus don't line up with actual distance, IT'S NOT BROKEN. If your target is 300 yards and your side focus shows 350 for example, there's no need to send it back for repair. Just slowly turn the knob to where your target comes into focus and don't worry what number is on the turret.

[CyclopsJoeVideos]

Guys thank you SO MUCH for all the GREAT TIPS for others Awesome info that I simply skimmed over or forgot

[cemirtes]

Thank you for the informative video. I'm a first time scope buyer and tring to do decipher specs on products with a layman's knowledge is not a good time. This video and it's comments helped me greatly. The basics is what i was looking for to help decide what and how i will be using it for. FFP vs SFP explained and understood.

[biggiet]

Great content! Even seasoned Shooters need to refresh their knowledge once & awhile in order to cut back on the barstool "BS"

[alphonseippolito]

Great stuff Joe. Wish I had seen this years ago. Would have saved me a lot of money

[dinoliapes]

Great lesson! No BS, right to the point video. Joe has a sense of humor, too. I've never subscribed to a channel until today. Thanx Mr. Rhea.

[Lookingoutthere]

For the everyday person and being frugal. ARKEN IS THE WAY. And I have Joe (cyclops) and his videos that got me started Year’s ago. Your the Best teacher on YouTube Period.

[sammartinez]

Great show and thanks again for the info Joe 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍