Field Notes

A fixed-power scope beside a variable-power scope
Fixed vs Variable Magnification Scopes
A variable scope does more, but a fixed-power optic does less and does it simply. Here's when each is the smarter choice. Read more...
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Optics 101

Fixed vs Variable Magnification Scopes

A variable scope does more, but a fixed-power optic does less and does it simply. Here's when each is the smarter choice.

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