Are Shepherd scopes still made?

Shepherd Scopes has 12 new products launching at this years Shot Show 2017. Shepherd Scopes (www.shepherdscopes.com) has opened its new manufacturing center for optics in Largo Florida and is now a part of Salvo Technologies, www.salvo-technologies.com.

What scope does meat eater use?

One guy who spends more time than most in the woods is Steven Rinella the host of the MeatEater on the Sportsman Channel. One thing Rinella never leaves home without is his Vortex Optics. Whether he is chasing Dall Sheep in Alaska or elk in Montana his binoculars and spotting scope are always within arms reach.

What scope magnification is needed for 1000 yards?

10x
The most common form of the magnification question is “What magnification do I need to shoot 1000yards?” The answer usually given is 10x.

What magnification scope do I need for 500 yards?

At 500 yards, you will need a magnification of at least 5x, and you may want to go as high as 10x. Some of this depends on what you intend to shoot. If you are shooting small targets, you’ll want a greater magnification to help you find them.

What is dual reticle?

Description. The Shepherd DRS (Dual Reticle System) Scope is the only scope with two independently adjusting reticles which provide visual verification that the proper windage and elevation adjustments have been made.

What power scope does Steve Rinella use?

VortexOptics Viper HSLR scopes
Steven Rinella on Twitter: “@BighitterSteven I usually shoot @VortexOptics Viper HSLR scopes. Excellent quality, great company.” / Twitter.

What does Steve Rinella have on his scope?

Steve generally shoots a Viper HSLR scope. @BighitterSteven I usually shoot @VortexOptics Viper HSLR scopes. Excellent quality, great company. Janis on the other hand has a clear view of the rifle scope he uses- a closed turret Vortex Razor.

What distance is a 3×9 scope Good For?

The answer is really simple: a 3-9X riflescope provides an additional level of magnification for every 100 feet, all the way out to 300 yards (900 feet). For many years, 300 yards was about the limit of what most big-game hunters considered to be an ethical shooting distance.

What is better for hunting first or second focal plane?

There is no “better” between the two focal planes. Higher magnification ranges are better in a first focal plane scope. Lower magnification is fine for second focal plane scopes. If you’re into precision shooting, especially in matches, and you don’t mind the cost: a first focal plane riflescope is great to have.

Who makes dual focal plane scope?

Quigley-Ford
With those realities in mind, we have developed the best of both scopes into one scope. Quigley-Ford has developed a Dual Focal Plane etched ballistic plex reticle.