BIGGER AND BETTER

Although supercompact scopes are very much in fashion at present, there are times when bigger really is better. That’s certainly the case when it comes to getting a good view of something; if you want proof, ask yourself when you last heard someone bragging about how small their television screen is. The same applies to riflescopes, and it stands to reason that it’s far easier, and more affordable, to cram high-end features and performance into a large package than a tiny one.

I found myself guilty of setting up with a scope that was a bit on the small side for what I was doing a few months ago. Out on the range testing the performance of slug ammo at longer than usual ranges, I decided to set