Gunsmithing - How to Choose A Rifle Scope Presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2013
- Choosing the right scope for your rifle, shotgun, or handgun is a straightforward process. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA, presents the components of a scope and how to select the right one for your application.
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Wow, finally someone explains the whole mystery about the scopes. Great presentation on your segment.
I could watch Mr. Potterfield all day, like dear ole Dad teaching me all over again.
Once again Larry Potterfield has produced the finest learning video available. Length and pace of his videos are spot on for any topic he addresses. There is the right amount of information explained at a pace that allows me to hear and understand the topic. It is easy to pause or review points when I want to connect the facts. References to himself are germane to the topic and enhance rather than distract. The videos always have excellent graphics that are easy to read and understand. The sound quality is the highest quality. The props are real world using actual firearms, parts, tools and accessories. This is extremely important in the learning process. I know it is somewhat easier to explain in depth just about everything related to the shooting sports when you have access to just about anything you would need. That is exactly why I subscribe to this channel and turn to it when researching a topic. Thank you Larry, please continue with the important learning tools.
Finally someone explained this where I could understand it, thanks for the breakdown!!
Larry, no matter how basic or complex the subject, you always make it crystal clear. Thanks-a-bunch!
Once again, a well done video explaining the basics to those that may be just getting into shooting (or those that need a refresher). Larry is a great presenter and the vids are always easy to understand. Thanks as always.
This was the biggest low key flex I've ever seen on any gun tube channel. Ever. You're aweso.e
MidwayUSA, great job putting together this short clip on the basics of rifle scope nomenclature and employment fundamentals. Keep up the good work. All the best to Mr. Potterfield and the rest of the patriots at Midway!
This is the best presentation on scopes I've found. Thank you for the clear and concise explanation on terminology and function.
thanks so much for these basics of riflescope, means a lot for us.
I have seen many videos on scopes. I have read many online articles. This very simple, straightforward video may have given me more information in just a few minutes than hours upon hours of other sources. I don't know who this man is but I wish I could thank him for giving me the input I've been looking for. I love guns and grew up shooting but I still to this day, find it difficult to get good simple information. Everything is sponsored, paid for, filled with slanted opinions, or presented by people who act like disagreeing with them is heresy. I hope the rest of the videos from this channel are similar.If they are, I just found my new favorite RUclips source.
Scopes the easiest to understand explanation you will ever get of scopes! My hat is off to you!!!
I must say this was the most practical and simple explanation for how to use Scopes I have ever seen. Especially for the novice. Unfortunately I stopped doing business with your company more than 15 years ago due to an employees rudeness to me online. But I like to give credit where it is due oh, great video!
You’re missing out. Midway is amazing!
Thank you Larry and MIdway Usa. This has to be the most informative video on choosing a scope out there. It makes my decision on what to buy much easier.
Thank you. Please don’t ever take this video down. It is a HUGE people for an amateur like myself. Again, thank you.
Learning about this in my gunsmithing class. Thank you SO much Larry for this video! It helped me understand this topic so much better!
I have a long rage POF-308 with a 20" barrel and just recently purchased a Burris Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm Hunting Rifle Scope SCR MOA scope.
I think this will work really well for long distance shooting also, because it is more precise than MIL, but takes slightly longer to set up.
Thank you for explaining it so well I looked at so many videos that made me shake my head because they do double take. I didn't believe they knew what they where talking about
I like my Leupold VX3 1.5-5x20's and have one on each of my deer rifles because 99% of the shots I encounter in Central Alabama are less than 150 yds. Heck, 90% are probably less than 75 yds!
Fixed power scopes (2.5, 4, & 6x) are also great for deer rifles when your shot will be under 200 yds. Your hunting area and game will dictate what males sense as scope choice. Great video!
I had quit hunting in 1990 when I went into the Air Force and worked on advanced weapon systems, but started hunting Deer and Elk again in 2014 because it is fun. and a great way to spend a five day hunt.
Finally! A man who can express himself clearly on a technical issue. Nicely thought out presentation, nicely delivered.
Very informative. Thanks mr potterfield for making such professional videos.
Such a well paced and easy to follow discussion of key topics. No hype, just info. We'll done!
Well said Sir, and yes, Mils “are the ultimate” in long range target estimation, and I’ll add: leading.
E.j. (USMC - 1stRecon 1stMARDIV 93-96)
I have a Nightforce similar to the one shown. I never really thought it was huge until he put it next to the Leupolds. But man is it a sweet scope.
This was a big help. The scope is a big thing for me as I never bought one before. The mission of my rifle is long range and varmit hunting.
This is an excellent primmer for the novice scoped rifle shooter. Thanks!
Thank you for making the Video. AWESOME video to send to my friends who are new to the Shooting Community to explain Scopes.
Best scope instruction I have seen on the net. Need to watch a few times but that is because the information is here. (Outstanding)!
I’m not into guns but there is something utterly satisfying about watching this man work. I’ve been binge watching since two days ago.
Thank you for posting this video. It was very educational and it was broke down in a way that was easy to absorb the information.
I always enjoy the videos made by Mr. Potterfield. I learn something every time.
You are the best in the business in talking about scopes. I know much more with this video. Thank you.
I would never give up my 1st focal plane in exchange for magnification. The turrets must also repeat true and exact with each and every firing solution that's dialed into them. The internal construction of an optic is also extremely important. As far as the reticle, I prefer a standard mil-dot which allows me to simply hold off on a target if necessary. Otherwise at long ranges you are simply guessing at what you need, because you can't "zero" your optic to meet every firing possibility. It's a lot more science than you think when it comes to selecting an optic system. You must consider the build quality, ruggedness, turret tracking, optical clarity, your mission criteria, price (if applicable), and I'm sure that I missed a few, but you get the point. It's definitely not a 1 size fits all scenario.
Good stuff Larry. Keep the vids coming.
Awesome! Thank you sir for your concise explanation.
Thanks for this video. I knew most of the information in the beginning but then I really started to learn new things. Subscribed.
Thank you for explaining very well about scopes. Im thinking about attaching a scope to my mosin nagant when i get one. but im not sure if i should. iron sights or scopes?
One of the best presentations I have ever watched on youtube, Thank you
Hello Larry It is another channel that provides very clear information, easy to understand and clearly pronounced, easy to listen to for an Asian like me. I like it a lot, thanks for the good information. Take care of your health.
I'm starting to kick around the idea of purchasing my first scope so I found this video most helpful! Thank you for posting it.
We are all very lucky to learn from this great man!
More informative than your older videos. Thank you.
I'm amazed at how good some of the really inexpensive scopes are. Usually one expects such scopes to have poor optical quality or to be less than durable. I just bought an OTW 4×-9× scope for twenty bucks with a red/green reticle. It has lousy rings, but with good ones the scope maintains its zero setting and the image quality is excellent. I rarely use the red/green settings and in an emergency situation might just ditch the batteries entirely. But as long as they're working, they're beautiful Christmas colors! Technology has really made these scopes wonderful. Clear, sharp images. Waterproof. Durable and dependable on my Ruger 10/22. The only downside is the size and weight. How can they make these things for twenty bucks? It's far better than anything at any price that I was using twenty years ago! So how do they do it? The RedDot sights also are amazing. There again I was expecting cheap to mean poorly-constructed and not very durable. (Indeed, the first ones were horrible. Dots that moved around and blinked on and off and would stop working if dropped.) Modern sights are just the opposite! Durable, bright and accurate. It's amazing.
Thank you for the Great Video Mr. Potterfield .
I always like these vids from midway
Thank you Larry
I've got an old single bell weaver with a 3/4 inch tube, is there any rings I can get for it?
Very very helpful! Thank you.
Excellent explanation. Thanks Larry!
Thanks for the reply sir. You have a great day.
Thank you. This was very helpful!
I retained most of what you were saying. I got a little spacey at the end. lol Now I feel more comfortable buying a scope for me 30.06 Czech Mauser.
thank you so much for these basic knowledges.
Thanks for the informative video. Can you tell me what would be the best scope to go with a Ruger American Rifle .270?
Great video - thanks for posting!
Thank you Sir, this was great information
Wonderful job sir. Every well put together.
Very helpful information
Good informational video, thank you.
Thx for a great video i want advice plz what a good scope for air rifle weihrauch 97k ??
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Video is so well done, Great JOB.
Thanks for sharing the information!
Thank you for teaching me the basics of what it all means on a rifle scope. Now for my question, in your estimation for a rim fire 22lr rifle whay would be the "best or most useful" scope for hunting squirrel and rabbit at less than 100 yards? I am looking at a price point of less than $50 for the older model Marlin 60 I recently purchased. It has a cheap 4x Tasco scope presently mounted and I am looking for an upgrade! Thank you for your time!
Excellent Job Larry
Hi, Thanks for your reviews, it´s possible make a review about the Leica Magnus 2.4-16x56 scope ?
Great video! Helped me understand what I have been doing wrong!
Great presentation, many thanks
After watching a dozen plus videos on scopes and still having a lot of questions and not understanding things, this gentleman explained it to me clearly and simply.
You see, having knowledge without the ability to communicate it to someone in a clear concise way is useless. Whenever I teach someone anything I use the KISS rule first, keep it simple stupid.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you finally somebody that can actually explain things properly at a pace that I can comprehend download and be able to know exactly what I'm going to hunt down in scope wise I've been looking at so many videos and I'm telling you you did absolutely phenomenal thank you
thanks again LP
Very clear and concise information. Very helpful
That was an excellent tutorial. Thanks 😀
Aaron Hughey... Imho I believe the Nikon Prostaff 5 is one of the best you can get for the money. I have one on my .375 Ruger Hawkeye and another one on my .308 Remington 700 SPS. Using Nikon's spot on app has been very helpful.
Excellent video and information.
My favorite page. Thanks Larry.
What scope would you recommend for my Marlin 336 chambered in 30-30?
Thank you sir for the anatomy of scapes
Great informational video, thank you.
Awesome video, helped me a lot! Thanks!
Which type of magnification required for 1000 yards hunting or target shooting. Sir
How do you know when you see through a high times scope and the barrel is pointing at what you are pointing at with a reticle and going to hit that target when fired?
excellent video. I like how you presented the information. Best Wishes
Thank you so much needed this information
Mr. Potterfield, what is your option of the scope maker Accushot, and Firefield, I just picked up a reflex fire field red and green. I have the reflex on my 5.56 1/9 twist. And the accustom is on my .300 AAC black out wasp.
I start working next month at a gun store in South Africa and this video was very informing thank you very much. Is there more videos like this, mostly hunting rifles and handguns?
most informal channel simple and right
What a beautiful workbench (:
thanks Larry very helpful
lo felicito muy buenos sus trabajos
This video is awesome, I now understand much more!!!
Wish you would have given some info/suggestions on a good hunting scope in the .22 cal for us squirrel hunters.
Man I love your channel!
Small question. When I use the magnification of a scope, is it normal to need to lower the crosshairs or does my scope just suck because I have the scope included with my bolt action.
Thanks for the clear explanation of the nomenclature and types of optics. I’m looking to buy my first scope and this was really helpful.
I have to say though, safari shooting? There’s no need to shoot peaceful elephants, they already struggle in the wild, I found it really distasteful.
Thank you, Midway!
Wow. Lots of info.thank you
Very well done. Thank You
I really like that gloss black leupold