E150: Clarifying Rifle Optics

Choosing rifle optics is confusing. They're also can be a big investment. So in this episode we sit down with Marshal, owner of Primary Arms. He's going to help clarify and demystify rifle optics. Rifle optics topics covered: * How much should people spend on opitics for a rifle? * What are the basics of selecting the right opitic for a rifle? * How does eye relief play into scope selection? * How would someone decide on magnification? * How do you select the right reticle? * What impact does tube size have on a scope's function? * What impact does the bell of a scope vs a straight tube have? * What is parallax and why should people care about it? * What is first focal plane and why is it important in rifle scopes? * What would someone look for in a hunting scope? * So whats the difference between a hunting scope and a sniper scope? * What's the difference between a hunting or tacitcal sope and a rimfire scope? * Is there really any difference when deciding on rings and mounts for scopes? * What advantages does a fixed power scope give? * What should people know when looking for a red dot? * What should people use and never use when cleaning their optics? ~ Become a supporting member here: http://www.itrh.net ~ Resources from this episode can be found at: http://www.intherabbithole.com/e150