The Most Powerful Rifle Scopes

Rifle scopes come in a wide array of sizes and powers. Some premium quality rifle scopes have features such as nitrogen gas in the scope body to help avoid fogging and reticles which can help you measure the distance to your target. While you might think that the most powerful scope for your money is the best investment, it's important to remember that some scopes can easily outdistance most rifles in accuracy.

  1. Swarovski Optik Z6i 3-18x Rifle Scope

    • Appealing primarily to the avid hunter who demands only the very best optics, Sqarovski Optik Z6i rifle scopes provide unparalleled precision and tunability of the optic lenses. Z6i scopes provide additional illumination of the reticle for pinpoint shooting accuracy as well as day and twilight spotting modes. The Z6i weighs 22.4 ounces and as of March 2011, had a MSRP of $2,849.99

    Zeiss Conquest Rifle Scope 4.5-14xAO

    • With an adjustable objective, the Zeiss Conquest rifle scope features an unobtrusive reticle for accurate shooting, which also offers additional precision for long-range shooting situations when wind speed is a factor. The scope is nitrogen-filled to eliminate fogging problems and features a scratch resistant anodized finish. Pricing for the Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14xAO as of March 2011 was $879.99

    Leupold VX-7 3.5-14x Rifle Scope

    • Leupold rifle scopes offer a choice of five reticle types which allow for varied shooting situations such as differentiation between big game hunting and varmint hunting. Leupold optics provides excellent low-light shooting with their XTended Twilight Lens System, which utilizes specialized lens coatings which optimize low-light shooting conditions. Pricing for the Leupold VX-7 3.5-14x rifle scope as of March 2011 was $1,599.99

    Nikon 6-24xSF50 Rifle Scope

    • Nikon's line of rifle scopes provides excellent shooting characteristics in a mid priced package. Nikon utilizes a special reticle which allows for varied shot conditions which can be tuned to the caliber of ammunition you are using for pinpoint accuracy. These rifle scopes are also guaranteed to be waterproof, fog proof and shock proof according to the factory warranty. Pricing for the 6-24xSF50 rifle scope was $649.99 as of March 2011