Q. Before mounting a scope, I like to make sure the crosshairs are centered. To find the optical center, I heard that you could take a mirror and place the scope on top of it and look into the scope.

I’d guess that of all the scoped rifles I’ve handled, probably ninety percent have the crosshairs out of vertical alignment. The reason is that when you look through the scope you have your ...

This pair of first-focal plane scopes from Maven typify precision optics for hunters and long-range shooters. The MOA-based RS.3 (front) balances well on a hunting rifle, while the beefier RS.4 with ...

U.S. Army snipers will soon see the benefits of a new grid-based reticle for rifle scopes that will improve targeting as well as add versatility with its use across various weapons and ammunition.

His spotter and friend, Stephen Miller, used a computer monitor to see Payne's targeting, adjusting the scope crosshairs onto the target. Payne whispered his usual mantra before he pulled the trigger.

I wasn’t expecting much from this budget scope but the glass is pretty good. It’s as clear as you can get for the price. The reticle is the neat part I like on this scope. It’s a simple mil ...