EOTech Vudu’s<\/a>(which is another great scope) at a fraction of the price. Although it’s not the lightest on the market it’s a seriously light weight scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThanks to the easy to use throw lever, which is removable, the zoom is quick and unobtrusive. When you go into higher magnification ranges a quick throw lever is almost a necessity. It’s absolutely ridiculous how crystal clear this sucker is at upper magnification levels. You have edge to edge clarity regardless of the magnification range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All leupold scopes are built to last a lifetime(and warrantied for it). So the VX-5HD scope obviously offers the same durability as the most expensive scopes on the market. Unless your day to day life is a literal warzone there’s no destroying this scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The turrets on this gun are the best in the industry; it’s not even close. You can hit targets well over a mile, so more can you want from a mid-high end rifle scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Much Should I Spend on a Scope?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Ask anybody at the sporting goods store how much you need to spend on a scope and they will all tell you the same thing. The old rule of thumb was to spend the same amount on glass as you did on your gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So if you have a $450 Ruger American 450 Bushmaster rifle you need to spend at least $450 on your scope. On paper that sounds like a great way to think about it, but that line of logic is outdated in a modern age. Through mass manufacturing the price of both scopes and rifles are dropping fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nowadays you can find high-quality glass without spending a small fortune. A $1000 scope will never be 5 times better than a $200 scope. You get what you pay for, but at the upper price range the price to reward ratio really starts to taper off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bottom Line is About $150<\/h5>\n\n\n\n As a general rule I won’t buy scopes that cost less than $150(with a little wiggle room). That’s the price point where you start to see extremely durable designs with well above average glass clarity. At this price point your lacking some features, but the glass quality makes up for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Middle range scopes typically cost about $500. Companies like Vortex\/Leupold really shine in this price range. They offer a ton of features, crystal clear glass and moderate magnification ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High-Priced scopes range from $1000-$8000+. These scopes normally have every advanced feature you can think of, but that’s not what makes them so expensive. They offer crystal clear sight pictures at extreme magnification ranges. At this price range you better have a high dollar gun to get the most out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQ About Scopes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n In the article above I used some terms that you might not be familiar with. Unless you’re an experienced shooter you probably don’t understand terms like eye-relief, tracking, parallax, etc. Here’s a short guide to explain some of the unfamiliar terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is Eye Relief?<\/strong> Eye Relief refers to the distance from your scope to your eye where you can see the entire sight picture without distortion. With a wide eye relief range, it’s much easier to square up to your rifle and dial in a shot in a hurry. Due to the heavy recoil of the 450 bushmaster you want to have a longer eye relief.<\/p> <\/div>
What is Parallax?<\/strong> Move your head left and right when looking through a cheap rifle scope. As you move your head from left to right the Point of Impact will also move. Expensive scopes used advanced designs to stop this problem.<\/p> <\/div>
What is Windage and Elevation?<\/strong> Windage and elevation can be adjusted by cranking on the knobs on the top\/sides of your scope. The top of your scope adjusts the elevation(up\/down) and the side knobs adjust windage(left\/right).<\/p> <\/div>
What is First vs Second Focal Plane?<\/strong> First and second focal plane refers to the way reticles are designed. A second focal plane reticle will stay the exact same size across your magnification range. On a first focal plane scope the reticle will increase in size as you zoom in. First focal plane scopes are more expensive, but the hashmarks since the hashmarks will always refer to the same distance regardless of the magnification range. FFP Scopes are much easier to use on long range target shooting.<\/p> <\/div>
What is Tracking?<\/strong> Tracking refers to the horizontal\/vertical distance that you can adjust the reticle within your scope solely using the windage\/elevation knobs. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n
Hunting With The 450 Bushmaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The 450 Bushmaster makes for one heck of a hunting round. Updated hunting regulations have quickly pushed the .450 Bushmaster into the spotlight. 450 Bushmaster is quickly becoming a very popular hunting round in a lot of states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Until I tried this round I never realized how much I was missing. Recent changes in hunting laws allowing straight wall cartridges made this one of my rounds of choice. This round can be used to take down anything from deer to bear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where I’ve found the most success with the 450 bushmaster is with wild hogs. The flat trajectory and one shot take down makes this one of my favorite boar hunting calibers. Not only is this an effective round it can be easily found. My local Walmart is stocked with a wide variety of 450 rounds for sale. With a set of 450 reloading dies<\/a>(which are surprisingly expensive) you can make rounds that pack a serious punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n450 Bushmaster Scope Durability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n You can’t just put any old rifle scope on your new 450 Bushmaster Rifle. With such a powerful round you are going to need a scope that can stand up to serious abuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go with a brand like Leupold, Vortex or Burris that have proven track records and lifetime warranties. The scope needs to be able to withstand powerful recoil without taking on damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a reason manufacturers give you a lifetime warranty. They don’t think you’ll ever have to use it. All the manufacturers above have proven for decades that they can build a high-quality product that withstands the tests of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which is the Best 450 Bushmaster Scope?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The best 450 Bushmaster Scope will largely depend on where you want to hunt. Personally I like to do a lot of hog hunting and I prefer the Vortex Strikefire 2. I prefer a red dot when hunting hogs because they are much easier to hunt while running. Traditional scopes like the Vortex Crossfire II, Burris and Leupold scopes are great for deer, bear and almost any other big game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s always interesting to see the different changes in the firearm industry. Most of the time industry changes happen at a quick pace to keep up with consumer demands. The 450 Bushmaster is a cartridge that was developed out of consumer demands. Shooters wanted a large bore cartridge that could be fired out of a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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