When considering a rifle scope, you will gain a lot by sticking with manufacturers who have already proven that they can give you an accurate scope. However, it is not always easy to tell which manufacturer makes the best based on their name. This is because there are so many scope manufacturers on the market and all of them claim that they are best. To help you out; here is a little information about some of the most popular rifle scope manufacturers and why they have earned their name.
Nikon
Nikon has been creating optical products for more than 90 years. They provide scopes that have an ideal balance of light transmission, resolution, and aberration-free, sharp images. In fact, their rifle scopes were the first to reach a level of 95% light transmission. They have a huge selection of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, field scopes, and rangefinders. Outside of hunting, they are a company that is well-known for …show more content…
It was blamed on a foggy lens and the disappointed hunter claimed he would build a better rifle scope based on his love of hunting and past experiences. In 1947, Leupold built the Plainsman scope and it is still noteworthy because it was the first fog proof scope that was built in the United States. Since then, they have created many tactical rifle scopes. Reviews show that the most popular of the Leupold tactical scopes is the VX-1 Rimfire Scope or the VX-2.
Bushnell
Bushnell promises affordable scopes and quality product. It is something they have tried to achieve for more than 65 years. They create GPS devices, night vision devices, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, trail cameras, and more. Their best tactical scope is the Elite Tactical SMRS or the HDMR. They do also make AR Optics scopes like the AR Optics Drop Zone which reviews show is beautifully designed and extremely durable.