TIP 1.
If you are planning a trip to a distant country where the temperature can drop to minus 35 degrees Celsius, consider proof testing your rifle scope.
How is this done? It is a simple process of putting your rifle scope into the deep freezer for a few hours.
When you take it out of the freezer, wipe the lens with a lint free cloth and look through the rifle scope. If there is any internal fogging, take the rifle scope back to where you purchased it.
Without testing your rifle scope this way, you could waste thousands of dollars on a hunting trip into some exotic location just because your rifle scope failed to withstand the cold climate.
It may seem like harsh treatment, but you’ll be glad to know your rifle scope works under adverse conditions.
TIP 2.
What’s your second most important shooting accessory? The rifle scope.
A good rule to follow is buy a short tubed scope for short rifle actions and long tubed scopes for long rifle actions.
The choice of reticle is also very important. Choose a Duplex (heavy sidebars with thinner crosswires in the centre) for varmints and medium to coarse crosswires for big game.
If you are going to do lots of hunting in open mountain and plains country, choose a 4X scope. The woods hunter should choose a 2.5X. Or, if you want the best of both worlds, use a quality variable scope (Leupold) such as a 2-7X.
TIP 3.
Pro Point electronic sights (e.g. Tasco) are intended for short range use where speed of aim is essential and they are used with both eyes open.
This makes it easier and quicker to track a moving target. Perfect for use on shotguns while hunting deer or pigs in thick scrub.
