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Posted: 3/28/2013 4:33:05 PM EDT
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I dont know scopes very well so maybe you all can help me. Im looking to get a "scout" type scope mount for one of my M1 Garands and getting an EER scope for it. Thats the back story here is the question. When im looking at the description of the scope it says for example 2.5-8x28 I know the 2.5-8 is the magnification level but what does the 28 mean? Is that the amount of yards you can see side to side while looking through the scope?
What other things should I look for in a scope? Not specifically my example but scopes in general. I dont know much about them. Thanks |
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The "28" or whatever the number is tells you how large the objective (front) lens is. Generally, the larger the objective, the more light enters the scope, making the image brighter in low light conditions. The other things to look at are:
The type of reticle (crosshairs). There's a lot of personal preference here. For variable power scopes there's a difference between FFP (front/first focal plane) and second focal plane reticles. There's a LLOOONNNGGG explanation of these, and I'd say start investigating. There are MOA, milirad increments for both the reticle and turrets. It's best to get the same increments on the reticle and turrets. The subject of optics will be a deep one, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. The fun's in the hunt. |
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I don't know who makes any 'Scout" mounts----sorry. Have you checked out any Garand Forums?
When looking at scope, you'll find FOV. This is "field of view" and has to do with how much side/side in yards/feet you see in scope when on a certain magnification. There's many Sites about scopes and their differences, and getting to know some of the jardon and how it applies. It would be wise to know before looking at any scopes and how they work. Biggest would be knowing about the glass and whether it's simply "Coated", "Multi-coated" or "Fully Coated" and what it all means to you and why you're paying so much. I really don't know if the glass's color coating makes a difference or not, but you'll find glass in red, blue, green, purple hues. This coloring is due to the types of different chemicles used in coating glass lens and how applied. You'll also find Scopes come from all over World. Best glass for now, comes from Europe or Japan. I don't think it's even manufactured here in USA anymore for Scopes. |
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The "28" or whatever the number is tells you how large the objective (front) lens is. Generally, the larger the objective, the more light enters the scope, making the image brighter in low light conditions. And the measurement is in millimeters, so that 28 means the objective lens is 28mm, or 2.8cm, across. Just about an inch. |
This is the scout style mount im looking into.
and this is the scope. 
http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=NK&prodID=NK8481BR&prodTitle=Nikon%20Refurbished%202.5-8x28%20Encore%20EER%20Riflescope%20BDC%20Reticle%20Matte |
| I am not sure but that scope may not work. You are looking at a handgun scope that's eye relief may not work for your intended use. Figure out eye relief you need and then look for a scout style scope that fits that measurement. I am guessing with this scope your eye will be at such a distance that the exit pupil will be less than half the diameter of the scope. There are several "Scout" specific scopes out there. Burris and Leupold each make sout scopes as do a few other makers. You want an IER not an EER. IER is an Intermediate Eye Relief vs. Extended Eye Relief. |
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