Best Rifle Scopes For 2015

Best Rifle Scopes For 2015

Thanks for checking out our Best Rifle Scopes of 2015 rundown.  Whether you are a hunter or a sport shooter, you know that your choice of a scope is one of the top factors in determining how accurately you’ll be able to shoot. A scope allows you to zoom in on your target and be able to lock in exactly where you want your shot to land.

All the top manufacturers have many good scopes on the market so the process of choosing the best is a difficult proposition.  Ultimately it comes down to your budget and personal preference. Our  guide should help you in determining what the best scope is to suit your (and your rifle’s) needs.

Types of Rifle Scopes

There are many different types of scopes, but they can for all piratical purposes be placed into three categories. It is important to understand the different types of scopes and the pros and cons to each one before purchasing one.  Listed below are the three general categories of scopes on the market today.

1. Variable Scopes – By far the most common, variable scopes are useful if magnification of the target is needed for a clean shot. With these types of scopes, the shooter can adjust the magnification of the target that they are looking at. These types of scopes come in a variety of magnification variables, and depending on what you are hunting, this could be extremely important. Sniper rifles often use variable scopes, because sniper rifles are used at a much farther distance than a normal hunting rifle.

2. Fixed Scopes – These scopes can be a little less complicated than variable scopes, but they are also only better if people know exactly the specs they need when shooting their gun. You cannot adjust the magnification on fixed scopes like you can on variables. Therefore, these scopes are only recommended in certain occasions and for certain types of firearms.

3. Night Vision Scopes – These are specialty scopes. They can be combined as a variable scope or a fixed scope. What makes these scopes different is the fact that they are used for hunting at night or at times of day when there is a small amount of light to naturally see the target. Before choosing a night vision scope, you should make sure that it is worth it, because they will not be viable if you plan on hunting or shooting in the dark.

Best Rifle Scope Under $100

There are a lot of different rifle scopes that you can get for under $100. Just like any optical device, at this price point there is a mix of quality and less than optimal products.  One product stands out. Our pick for the under $100 price point is the Bushnell Banner Dusk & Dawn Multi-X Reticle Riflescope, 4-12×40.  It has a large list quality features, and it is made by Bushnell, one of the best rifle scope brands on the market.

Features:

  • Low-light riflescope with 4-12x magnification and 40mm objective lens
  • Dusk & Dawn Brightness (DDB) multicoated lenses for clarity and brightness
  • Multi-X reticle; 1/4 MOA fingertip windage and elevation adjustments
  • 100-percent waterproof/fogproof construction; 3.3 inches of eye relief
  • Fast-focus eyepiece; measures 12 inches long

Best Rifle Scope Under $300

The Leupold 110798 VX-2 Riflescope, Wide Duplex Reticle, 8.80X Magnification, 3-9×40-Millimeter, Matte Black Finish delivers the performance and features that serious hunters demand. It has tactical power indicators, finger-adjustable click windage and elevation dials, and its brightness, clarity and contrast are good for low-light conditions.

Features:

  • Tactile power indicator allows you to determine scope’s magnification without removing your eye from the eyepiece
  • Upgraded Multicoat 4 lens system for excellent 94% light transmission in all light conditions
  • Reticle has a larger center gate for lightening-fast target acquisition, even on a moving target
  • 2nd Generation Argon/Krypton Waterproofing
  • Index Matched Lens System eliminates reflections and maximizes light transmission

Best Rifle Scope Under $500

Nikon makes our list in the under $500 category – the Nikon MONARCH 3 BDC Riflescope, Black, 4-16×50.  This variable scope is by far one of the top rifle scopes on the marketplace today price ranged under $500.  Nikon does not disappoint with this scope as it has many of the features that Nikon is known for using on their high end scopes.

Features:

  • Featuring MONARCH 3 Eye Box Technology with 4-time zoom range and up to four Inch of eye relief
  • Adjustments are made easy with Spring-Loaded Instant Zero-Reset Turrets
  • A quick focus eyepiece allows the shooter to instantly bring the reticle into focus
  • Ultra ClearCoat Optical System for up to 95% light transmission
  • Optimized for use with Nikon’s Spot On Ballistic Match Technology

Best Rifle Scope $500 and above

Zeiss Optics are always at the top of the list when money is no object.  The Carl Zeiss Optical Conquest HD5 5-25×50 Rapid-Z 1000 Ballistic Reticle Rifle Scope with Lockable Target Turret does not disappoint. It is the ideal scope for long range shooting, offering precision aiming with accurate holdover and wind-corrected information.

Features:

  • German made
  • HD lens system and T coatings for enhanced image quality
  • Rapid-Z 1000 ballistic reticle provides numbered holdover lines for long-range shooting out to 1000 yards
  • Sleek, compact tube design compared to other 25x scopes
  • New 5-Year No Fault Policy + Limited Lifetime Warranty
Best Tents 2015 Edition

Best Tents 2015 Edition

Here is our list of Best Tents 2015.  Whether you are camping out with family on the beach or roughing it for a week in the mountains we’re confident that these tents will satisfy all your needs.  But unfortunately we can’t cover and review every tent on the market.  There are quite a few niche tent needs – portable for backpacking, extreme cold weather and bug-proof are just a few.  If you need a tent recommendation for a special need please let us know.  We’d love to try out a few and let you know our thoughts.  Not to mention it would be the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway.

Coleman Sundome Tent

Coleman Sundome Tent

Tent is really well made for the price, everything went together well. The ventilation is great with the upper walls screened. Even with the rain cover on you still get great ventilation through large screened openings on the front and back walls of tent. Without the rain guard installed, the upper walls of this tent are screened so you can see the sky and stars.

Wenzel Pine Ridge 5 Person Tent

Wenzel Pine Ridge 5 Person Tent

Easy to assemble. We’ve only used it a handful of times, but it has been a great, simple tent. Slightly heavy for backpacking (I would get something smaller and more light-weight), but it has suited our camping needs.

Wenzel Evergreen 10×9- Six-Person Dome Tent

Wenzel Evergreen 10x9- Six-Person Dome Tent

This tent is well made. Has great zippers. Goes up easily. It’s very high, at six foot there is a square 3 feet of space you can stand in without the ceiling touching your head, but it catches the wind, so it starts to strain in 30mph winds.

Mountain Trails Grand Pass Tent – 10 Person

Mountain Trails Grand Pass Tent - 10 Person

Spacious enough to sleep up to seven people comfortably, the Mountain Trails Grand Pass family dome tent is a great choice for large families and groups. The tent is also a breeze to set up and to keep you cool on warm evenings, the tent offers large mesh roof vents and windows for ample cross-ventilation. You can even divide the Grand Pass into two rooms to enjoy added privacy.

Browning Camping Big Horn Family/Hunting Tent

Browning Camping Big Horn Family/Hunting Tent

Wonderful tent! We used this tent during the tail end of a tropical storm, and we camped at one of the windiest spots on the lake. This tent did amazing!

CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent – 14′ x 9′

CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent - 14' x 9'

 

I took my family of 6 camping this past weekend. We got hit with heavy rain and wind one night. Could have been worse if this tent had not held up so well. Everything stayed dry and together. Great tent.

Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Person 3 Season Tent

Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Person 3 Season Tent

For your family’s first camping outing or for your yearly trip to the monster musical festival, the three-season, four-person Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Tent provides much-needed shelter for you and your sleepy companions. Its rain-shedding fly and fully seam-taped bathtub floor help keep your group dry during summer storms, and with two doors and vestibules, there’s plenty of space to store muddy shoes and packs.

Wolfman Family Camping Tent w/ Living Room

Wolfman Family Camping Tent w/ Living Room

This quality tent is good for camping, backyard play or BBQ tent activities. Durable quality is guaranteed by WOLFMAN.