Scope help...basics for a Noob

[austinbirdnut]

Does anyone know of a good source for scope anatomy, specifications etc I can look up and read about?
Im trying to find something for a Savage 7mm Rem Mag rifle that I recently bought but havent fired yet..
am not sure what I'll use it specifically for beyond coyotes and varmint stuff for the time being...
but what Id like first it to become knowledgeable on what the terms are for the part of a scope, what the
sizes (3-9x40 etc), adjustments and the like...

Thanks y'all

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

Lol....be a helluva varmint gun...

 

[BigBoss0311]

Take the next couple hours and read these.

Optics Selection - Sniper's Hide Forums
** OPTICS FAQ's ** - Sniper's Hide Forums

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

Damn...beat me to it

 

[scap99]

http://www.opticstalk.com/


Sent from V'ger via Epsilon Nine.

 

[Angered_Kabar]

And when you're ready to mount the scope, this video is pretty much the best one I've seen on the matter.

 

[shortround]

Try this:

www.[B]swfa[/B].com/

 

[Bumble442]

Optics Planet. Q&A

 

[austinbirdnut]

Sweet! Thanks guys...I'll be doing some reading later this evening for sure...

Chunky Monkey, yeah thats what I hear...probably a lil overkill for sure....but for the rifle, bout 50 down the pipe, new case, un-used sling, 40 rounds of ammo and a cheapy scope for $380, I couldnt pass it up....

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Rob, here's several FAQ's we've written on optics:

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/hunting-articles/4115-scopes-intro-choices-features.html
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/hunting-articles/4117-scopes-how-mount-scope-setup.html
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/hunting-articles/4118-scopes-how-zero-scope.html
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/beginner-articles/15406-moa-explained.html
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/beginner-articles/22343-parallax-what-parallax-explained.html
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/gun-product-reviews/14885-redfield-scope-review.html


Probably one of the most overlooked things when it comes to optics are the bases and rings. People like to cheap out on those. By high quality and buy once. On most guns, I'd try to go with a steel base and steel rings from reputable manufacturers.

Rob, once you get something figured out optic-wise, if you'd like we can hit up the range and I can give you pointers on how to zero your scope so that you'll know for the future.

 

[FlashBang]

If everything looks really far away... turn the scope around.

 

[austinbirdnut]

Travis,
thanks for the additional info and the sighting offer...I'll definitely take you up on that soon.

@flash.... thanks

 

[Texas42]

7mm rem mag for varmits?!

Big ones near you?

 

[hkusp1]

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Travis,
thanks for the additional info and the sighting offer...I'll definitely take you up on that soon.

@flash.... thanks

No problem. Although it's not 100% necessary for most people's uses, I'd definitely recommend trying to get a scope with adjustable parallax. It allows you to adjust out any visual errors of the image/reticle/your eye not being on the same plane, which can eliminate a lot of errors and just make things easier. Modern optics. Use them to your advantage.

 

[austinbirdnut]

Texas42....maybe I used "varmints" incorrectly hkusp has a great pic of what Im talking about....

Actually Im clueless as to this things capabilities but from all the responses I get, it's gonna do some damage to large, err, um, varmints