Which Riflescope to Choose with Your Gun?

Many amateurs or even law enforcement departments don't understand that accessories play important roles during hunting, combat or real life operations or sessions. One of the most important accessories to guns is surely the optical devices. However, it is very important to know which optical device to use with which gun. You may not have to always buy the priciest gear to get the best result. In this end, let us explore the optical options available that matches the rifles or guns you are currently using.

It should be understood at the very onset that all gears don't fit all guns or rifles. There are different kinds of arms available in the market such as multi-purpose firearm, precision rifle, subgun, carbine, or shotgun. So, you need different scopes for different weapons. Moreover, scope requirement changes with the role for which it is being used.

Combat operations and law enforcement purposes need different guns. A police officer may have to use the carbine for precision shot too in case of requirement. In such a case choice of the right scope is extremely important. Generally, a tactical riflescope comes with an objective between 50mm-54mm. To have a better idea let us check the various options available to users.  

Scopes having Red Dots

On M4 carbines, the most used scope have red dot sights. This feature helps users in acquiring sight picture in an easy and fast manner up to 200 yards. Accuracy of red dots are best up to 50 yards. This technique of target acquisition was developed by I.P.S.C. shooters. It was later adopted by military through their adoption of Aimpoint red dot sights. The other manufacturers who offer these kinds of red dot facilities include Vortex, Burris, Truglo, Leupold, Trijicon scopes, and many more. If you are looking for close combat optical solutions, Red Dots are meant for you.

Multi-Purpose Scopes

These types of scopes are generally recommended for ARs and M4s. Multi-purpose ones are short and their look is similar to shotgun slug scopes. The magnification range usually varied from 1.5x to 6x. For CBQ kind of work it is perfect. If the need be, the magnification can be increased that is perfect for short to medium range. Some of the most renowned ones in this category are Designated Marksman Scope of Millett Sights, Trijicon Rifle Scopes (ACOG - Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight), Leupold Mk IV CQT, and many more.

Precision Optics

During law enforcements too, officers need precision riflescopes for taking the target from long distance. For a long period of time, fixed scopes have been used that come with 10x magnification. One of the major disadvantages of fixed scopes is that officers can't change the magnification when needed most. Therefore, in case of short range, the field of view is very limited. Therefore, visual details get limited through fixed range riflescopes. That's why law enforcement departments have started using variable power optics that ranges from a mere 2x to 24x. Some of the major ones in this category are from  Burris, Bushnell, Vortex, Truglo, Nikon, and Trijicon rifle scope categories.