A scope that won’t hold zero can ruin a deer season faster than a missed shot or a noisy treestand. You’re dealing with temperature swings, bumpy rides in the truck, sudden drops, and rifles that get ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more During the last quarter century, we’ve seen a tremendous advancement in rifle scopes.

Let’s get this out of the way: $500 is a lot of money to spend on a rifle scope, and for some readers (and optics testers) it stretches the definition of a “budget” scope. That’s a fair perspective, ...