Whitetail Deer Hunting Info >> Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips

Before purchasing a rifle scope for your whitetail deer rifle you should know that buying a junk scope just to save some dollars isn’t recommended. A new junk scope costs less than 120$ or around that sum. There are some questions you should ask yourself before purchasing a new scope; the first question any hunter should ask is what magnification the scope should have. The most common scope used for hunting rifles would be 3x-9x which basically means that it will magnify about 3 times at the low end of adjustment and up to 9 times at the high end of it. A 40mm objective is highly recommended; as a conclusion, the best way would be 3x-9x, 40mm.

Another question any responsible hunter should ask is what brands are good. Luckily, the market offers a wide variety of products: if you aren’t willing to spend a lot we would recommend Sightron products but if you do have some cash that you could spare, it is advisable to purchase Leupold products.

Third question in order and the most delicate one is: how much will it cost me? Basically, it depends on how much you are willing to pay as the variety is large and you can find products both cheap and expensive. The cheapest but efficient scope would be the Sightron S1 ( for about 130$ ) but there are also others, such as the Nikon scopes ( for about 200$ ) or the Burris scopes ( more than 200 $ ).

Question four: gloss or matte finish? It depends on what weapon you will install the scope on; for guns that have matte finishes we recommend using matte scopes because you wouldn’t like your gun to shine in the middle of the woods. But if you enjoy a better looking rifle, then using a more polished gun along with a glossy scope will do the trick.

The last question a hunter should ask is which reticle/crosshair should he/she get; the answer is quite simple: the tried-and-true cross with lines that are thicker at the outer ends of the hairs and get thinner in the center area ( where they cross ) should be purchased.

All things considered, do a little bit of market research before purchasing a rifle scope; it is not obligatory to spend big bucks for a good scope because reliable scopes can be found at reasonable prices. You should make your choice accordingly to the area in which you will be conducting the hunting as well as to the manner of your hunting style. A rifle scope used accordingly can improve your overall hunting efficiency considerably so we recommend that you research the market first and see what it has to offer, don’t rush on buying the cheapest rifle scope you can find because the results will be insignificant.

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We offer you a small list of scopes for whitetail deer hunting rifles that are considered to be efficient by both amateur and experienced hunters :

Sightron S2 Scope 3-9x 42mm Plex Reticle Matte

S2 Rifle Scopes feature 1/4 MOA ExacTrack windage and elevation adjustments to keep your scope zeroed under heavy recoil. They also come with 1-piece main tube construction and lenses coated with ZACT-7 Revcoat to produce a sharp, clear sight picture no matter the lighting conditions. Covered under Sightron’s Lifetime Replacement Warranty, these S2 Scopes are waterproof, fogproof and shockproof.

Fullfield. A name that has long been synonymous with high performance at an affordable price. And the latest generation of Fullfield II scopes lives up to the line’s reputation for optical accuracy and rugged dependability. For example, Fullfield II’s incorporate more forgiving fore/aft, left/right eye positioning and combine lighter weight with shorter length and added strength.

S1 Scopes feature multi-coated objective and ocular lenses for superior light transmission and clarity of sight picture, finger adjustable 1/4 MOA windage and elevation knobs for precise adjustments, are fully waterproof, fogproof, shockproof and are nitrogen charged. Covered under Sightron’s Lifetime Replacement Warranty.

BSA Optics 3-9X40mm Deer Hunter Scope was designed for the hard working man that hunts the same way. He wants a quality scope that is accurate and will hold up day after day. He also wants a bright scope that has all the necessary features, but doesn’t want to pay nearly as much as his rifle. All of the scopes chambers are filled with nitrogen gas and then sealed to assure they are waterproof and fogproof.

BSA Optics 1.5-4×32mm Huntsman Scope w/ DT Reticle has multi-coated lenses to make game appear bright and sharp with less reflections. A long eye relief to make it easier to get on target when game is on the move. Easy, finger adjustable windage and elevation adjustments. Fast focus eyebell. A simple, cleandesign with one piece aluminum tubing that is covered with a non-reflective black matte finish. It is waterproof, fogproof and shockproof