Whether it’s the super sharp clarity of high definition binoculars or the extended range of a well made rifle scope, sometimes precision optics are the one link between a hunter and his trophy animal.
At Petersen’s Hunting we understand the essential connection between a hunter and his optics, which is why we’re poised to present our list of the best binoculars and rifle scopes for 2012. Just like any other industry, you’ve got to have the right tools if you want to get the job done right. We’ve done the legwork and testing to ensure that you’ve got the right optic in your hand this hunting season, and who knows, it could just be the difference between the shame of a missed shot and the glory of your next big trophy.
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- Tired of missing out on deer that slip by your stand at the end of shooting light? It’s time to change the game and increase your ability to place low-light bullets or slugs by topping your favorite freezer filler with Aimpoint’s Hunter scope.
- If you like to prowl the high country, you know the importance of quality equipment. In country where 60-mph wind, frozen nights, and 80-degree heat can occur within seven hours, the last thing you need to worry about is the scope atop your rifle. Burris’ Black Diamond 3-12x50 scope embodies all that one needs in a ruggedly dependable, made-in-the-USA scope. With a superb magnification range to cover as far as one could possibly shoot, this 30mm-tubed scope has T-plated lenses that are truly difficult to scratch and the Ballistic Plex E1 reticle to compensate for wind drift and drop. While it isn’t cheap, the entire Black Diamond line competes with—and even beats—scopes priced much higher.
Aimpoint
As rugged as an Arctic icebreaker, Aimpoints work in the most extreme heat or cold and in the wettest of all environments. Simply place the 2 MOA dot where you want to hit and squeeze the trigger. There’s no parallax issues, eye relief, or magnification to bring on tunnel vision. For your deer rifle, hog rifle, or a gobbler getter, few sights are as durable, dependable, and as quick on target as the Aimpoint Hunter.
Price: $862
Burris
