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Posted: 7/27/2006 5:10:07 PM EDT
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Can someone help me out. I'm somewhat new to optics and I don't know the operational differences between handgun/shotgun/rifle scopes. What will happen if one were to mount a shotgun scope on a rifle? |
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Handgun scopes have long eye relief,that is they are set up to be viewed when being held at arms length. Sometimes used as a Scout type scope mounted down at mid rifle for certain special uses. Shotgun scopes are designed to be used with slug-guns that are generally used between 20 and 150 yards so they are lower power (say 2power up to 6 power) and more compact They can be effective on a rifle if one only desires a low power scope. Most shotgun scopes are fixed power vs varible power. In the past a fixed power was considered to be more rugged but the quality of the scope has more to do with this now a days. Rifle scopes come in all shapes ,powers,and with a whole bunch of bells and whistles if your heart desires and your wallet allows The optical quality ,clarity,and brightness of similar appearing scopes can varry to an amazeing degree. |
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Well, at a distance, no one would be able to tell if it's a scope made for a shot gun on a rifle. The other thing that distinguishes a shot gun scope from a scope for a scout rifle is the reticle. But, the more important thing to decide is what will you be using the scope for. Once this is decided, it will be far easier to pick what you want. Optics do two basic things. The first is to simplify the firing solution (you have only one point of aim instead of having to line up the rear sight on the front sight.) The second is to help you isolate the target from its surroundings. This is part physiological and part psychological. Basically, the scope fools you by superimposing the reticle in the same focal plane as your target. So, what type of shooting do you want to do? |
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