{"id":420,"date":"2022-11-10T03:52:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T03:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=420"},"modified":"2022-11-10T03:52:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T03:52:08","slug":"gear-up-for-deer-season-with-a-new-rifle-scope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=420","title":{"rendered":"Gear Up for Deer Season With a New Rifle Scope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Deer season is already (or will soon be) underway, depending on your location. If you have a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rifle<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/shotguns\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shotgun<\/a>, or you feel the need to better-outfit an existing gun, a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optic<\/a>, properly zeroed with your distance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ammunition<\/a> of choice, is a great way to add enjoyment to the experience.<\/p>\n<p>A quality optic can extend your capabilities for hunting in bad weather or anytime lighting conditions are less than ideal. The advantages of good glass are often the difference between success and tears in the field or stand. With shorter days and winter weather rolling in, and weather-ready optical options being better and more affordable than ever, you have every reason to purchase a new rifle scope to help ensure an enjoyable day afield, an ethical harvest, and hopefully a full freezer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" alt=\"Mule deer buck in an open field of brush\" class=\"wp-image-83561 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?resize=640%2C438&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?resize=640%2C438&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mule deer buck in an open field of brush\" class=\"wp-image-83561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer-6.jpg?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Deer hunting is a great pastime in North America, with one or more subspecies available in every state. Whether seeking meat, a trophy such as this New Mexico mule deer buck, or both, more hunters go afield for deer than any other game animal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are all sorts of terrain and distance choices available to deer hunters, depending on location. But the average shot on a deer is 50\u2013200 yards. So, I\u2019ve chosen five optics that are ideal for those relatively short to mid-range shots on the one game animal for which every state and Canada offers a tag.<\/p>\n<h2>Vanguard Endeavor RS IV 1.5\u20136\u00d742 With 30mm Tube<\/h2>\n<p>Vanguard has been making the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/vanguard-endeavor-rs-iv-1.5-6x42-rifle-scope-30mm-with-illuminated-german-4-reticle\/FC-026196348122.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Endeavor rifle scope<\/a> for a while. The updated Endeavor RS surely incorporates lessons learned from previous models, not to mention features such as zero-stop turrets, light-gathering ED glass, and an illuminated reticle. The housing is made of monolithic 6061 aluminum with an anodized coating, so the occasional scrape against a rock while navigating the field should never show up as a scratch. This low\/mid-priced scope has all the features of bigger, more expensive brands. Weight: 22.2 ounces, $429.99<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"516\" alt=\"Vanguard Endeavor rifle scope with 42mm objective lens\" class=\"wp-image-83563 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?resize=300%2C242&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?resize=150%2C121&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?resize=640%2C516&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?resize=640%2C516&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vanguard Endeavor rifle scope with 42mm objective lens\" class=\"wp-image-83563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?resize=300%2C242&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Vanguard-Endeavor-scope.jpg?resize=150%2C121&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Vanguard has several editions of the Endeavor. We like this one for close- to mid-range shots on deer. Its 42mm objective lens offers a wide field of view. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Leupold VX Freedom Scout DPX 5 1\u20134\u00d728 With 1.0-Inch Tube<\/h2>\n<p>From this longstanding name in the optics industry comes this reasonably priced, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/leupold-vx-freedom-scout-dpx-1.5-4x28-riflescope-duplex-non-illuminated-reticle-1-tube-.25-moa-adjustments-finger-click-turrets-second-focal-plane-matte-black-finish\/FC-030317018979.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ideal-for-deer rifle scope.<\/a> It has everything you need and slim, classic lines. That extends to the plain crosshair reticle on the second focal plane. What a great scope for outfitting your wood-stock lever gun or an inherited hunting rifle for new seasons.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Leupold VX Freedom Scout rifle scope with an illustration of a duplex reticle\" class=\"wp-image-83558 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Leupold VX Freedom Scout rifle scope with an illustration of a duplex reticle\" class=\"wp-image-83558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Leupold-VX-Freedome-Scout-DPX.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Our Leupold choice has no frills but great quality. This classic deer hunting scope offers 0.25-MOA per click, capped turrets, and up to 4x magnification. If you have a classic, wood stock lever or bolt gun, keep the theme going with this tidy scope. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>For those wanting tradition, no frills, great quality, and a lifetime warranty, this one should last season after season. The iconic gold ring that\u2019s the Leupold brand calling card will gain a bit of automatic respect for your rifle setup among the old timers in hunting camp. Overall length:\u00a09.3 inches, $367.31<\/p>\n<h2>Konus KonusPro Shotgun Scope 1.5\u20135\u00d732 With 1.0-Inch Tube<\/h2>\n<p>Calling all shotgun deer hunters! This scope is made just for you. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/konus-konuspro-shotgun-scope-1.5-5x32mm-aim-pro-reticle-1-tube-14-moa-matte-finish-7249\/FC-698156072493.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KonusPro<\/a> offers a clean, but not featureless, diamond-over-crosshairs reticle to make easy work of your holdovers. At 75 yards, the desired impact zone of a deer will fill the diamond to help you choose the right moment to press the trigger.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"KonusPro 1.5\u20135x riflescope with illustrated reticle\" class=\"wp-image-83557 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"KonusPro 1.5\u20135x riflescope with illustrated reticle\" class=\"wp-image-83557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KonusPro.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Deer hunting with a shotgun is made easier with the KonusPro 1.5\u20135x magnification scope. The diamond-shape reticle lends itself to easy ranging for both deer and turkey. This scope can handle 12-gauge recoil. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This lightweight scope has an engraved reticle to aid toughness for high-recoil loads. Konus is well-known for making shock-tolerant scopes, so for close to mid-range shots with a 12-gauge or large-caliber rifle, this represents a good choice. Overall length:\u00a011.8 inches; weight:\u00a014.8 ounces. At $110.72, this scope makes for a soft landing of both your deer and your credit card statement.<\/p>\n<h2>Bushnell AR Optics 1\u20134\u00d724 With 30mm Tube<\/h2>\n<p>Lots of people use a modern sporting rifle for deer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/bushnell-ar-optics-1-4x24mm-riflescope-btr-illuminated-reticle-30mm-tube-0.1-mil-adjustments-fixed-parallax-throw-down-pcl-lever-first-focal-plane-matte-black\/FC-029757003140.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bushnell\u2019s AR-specialty scope<\/a> can be worn on any sort of centerfire rifle, of course, but was made with the AR owner in mind. The illuminated BTR reticle, on the second focal plane, can improve confidence for longer shots. The reticle is designed with the .223 Remington bullet in mind but of course, it will work with others.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Bushnell AR rifle scope with BDC reticle for .223 Remington ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-83564 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bushnell AR rifle scope with BDC reticle for .223 Remington ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-83564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bushnell-AR-Optics-1-4x.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Going hunting with your modern sporting rifle? This Bushnell scope specializes in that, with a ballistic drop reticle based on the .223 Remington caliber. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If your preference in adjustments is in milliradians rather than minutes of angle, this one has it. This is one choice on this list that can easily go from home defense to the hunt field. It\u2019s also one of the smaller choices on this list with an overall length of 9.4 inches and weighing in at 17 ounces. $345.81.<\/p>\n<h2>Lucid Optics L7 1\u20136\u00d724 With 30mm Tube<\/h2>\n<p>This one is a favorite of this author, as it\u2019s been proven field-tough for several years running. Lucid is the brand that delivers superb glass for a reasonable price. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/lucid-l7-1-6x24-rifle-scope-p7-etched-glass-reticle-30mm-tube-diameter-12-moa-100-yard-fixed-parallax-matte-black-l-1624-p7\/FC-850341002177.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\">Lucid L7<\/a> is the scope that put the company on the map, and for good reason. Its clean, etched reticle with blue illumination is especially useful when the sun isn\u2019t helping much.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Lucid L7 rifle scope with an illustration of the BDC reticle\" class=\"wp-image-83559 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lucid L7 rifle scope with an illustration of the BDC reticle\" class=\"wp-image-83559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lucid-L7.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The L7 by Lucid Optics is the most compact scope on our list, suitable for medium-game calibers for hunting as well as making a great home defense scope. It\u2019s also the only one with blue illumination. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Remove the throw lever if you want a less tactical look. This is another scope that can pull double duty as a home defense and hunting accessory. Buy one knowing you\u2019re supporting a family-owned, American company. Overall length: 10.75 inches, Weight: 20.4 ounces, $466.75<\/p>\n<h2>Sight-In Tips for Success<\/h2>\n<p>A great scope is part of deer hunting success. But that\u2019s only possible when some prep time precedes the hunt. Be sure your scope is mounted properly, with the base and rings attached securely and all screws tightened to the manufacturer\u2019s specifications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" alt=\"harvested Mule deer with a scoped lever-action rifle\" class=\"wp-image-83560 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?resize=640%2C423&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?resize=640%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"harvested Mule deer with a scoped lever-action rifle\" class=\"wp-image-83560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mule-Deer_0614.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Success! A little luck and a lot of preparation make for a successful day afield. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Then, take time to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/zero-rifle-long-distances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zero<\/a> it at your preferred distance, and learn your holdovers for various longer ranges. Sight-in with one brand and grain weight of ammunition. Do not vary ammo between the zeroing bench and the hunt in the field. Every barrel affects a particular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=gear-up-for-deer-season-with-new-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ammo<\/a> a bit differently, so once you\u2019ve settled on a brand, weight, bullet, etc., stick with it or go back to the bench and start the sight-in process again.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, enjoy your hunt!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>This is a quick list of the author\u2019s favorites. What are your favorite rifle scopes for hunting? 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