![]() Google “optical clarity scope test” and check out how nerdy it can get.) Judging image clarity is subjective, and fancy lens coatings don’t always translate into crystal clear images. Optical clarity is among a scope’s most important “features,” but, ironically, it’s also the most difficult to measure without extensive testing. The Bushnell (left) by hand, and the Sightron (middle) and Vortex (right) with an Allen wrench. The magnification dial even includes a flip-up lever for quick adjustments with gloved hands.Īll three turrets can be spun back to “0”, so returning to your zero is a piece of cake. But while the Vortex and the Bushnell employ minimal serrations on the magnification and parallax dials, the Sightron features deep cut-outs to allow for excellent purchase on both adjustment knobs. All feature simple dials for magnification and parallax/focus as well as adjustments for reticle focus. I didn’t have much trouble using any of these scopes. For a scope designed for hunters, it seems like it should have a greater field of view. Vortex is the clear winner, but I was surprised at the limitations of the Bushnell. Each is fine for certain applications, but I like the versatility of the Sightron.Īlso, check out the field of view range among the three scopes. The Vortex scope doesn’t include caps, and the Bushnell uses a standard, non-target marking system. They use a target-style marking system that allows the shooter to see the number of revolutions the turret has made, but they also include a screw-on cap, which is essential for any kind of hunting application. Sightron’s turrets are, in my opinion, the most versatile. While Sightron and Vortex have FFP scopes in other lines, those scopes come with different features – and different price points. Bushnell offers scopes in both first and second focal plane varieties, though you’ll pay more for the FFP models. ![]() In this regard, the Nitro line comes out on top. In second focal plane scopes (SFP), the reticle stays the same size no matter the magnification, which keeps a consistent sight picture but requires trickier math to estimate distances. In first focal plane scopes (FFP), the reticle expands as the magnification increases, which allows for range estimation at any magnification. You can make your own comparisons, but I wanted to highlight three categories.įor practical purposes, “focal plane” determines whether the reticle changes in size alongside magnification. So, with those preliminaries out of the way, let the battle begin.
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