First get the idea of your target in the scope

If you are shooting a target at under twenty feet a low power simple airgun scope will work good. These are designed for the reverse recoil of spring action airguns. Some brands that are popular are BSA, Leapers, RWS, and Bushnell. These have their own unique advantages. And are suited for each type of distance shooting.

For this writing I will discuss the fixed scope. It will have simple adjustment knobs for zeroing your target. The word zero means being able to hit at the center of the target. The knobs are located towards the midpoint of the scope. This type of scope is straight forward. It requires that the target shooter be able to see clear to the target. This is achieved by checking the site for blemishes before you mount it to your airgun. And observing your paper target and the surroundings to make sure that you have a safe target to site your scope on.
Scope sights like this one are popular among airgunners. Good scopes get the last bit of accuracy from a gun. They make siting errors easier to forgive. Seeing the sight and target clearly at the same time is a great aid to accurate shooting. We will bring you updates on the latest scopes for airguns in the future. Each scope is different and not one is perfect for every job. Understanding the terminology you can better understand which scope will help you accomplish what you need.

Here are some common terms first, then we'll explore the types of scopes to use for different shooting situations.

A four to six power for hunting and general shooting. (more...)