Best Long Range Precision Rifle Scopes
- Jason Wipf
- Oct 14, 2017
- 3 min read

When it comes to precision long range shooting the right optic plays a huge role in your success. I'm not talking about your average 200-400 yard shot while out hunting I'm talking about hitting a target over 1000 yards away. Once you get out past 500 yards your whole mindset must change. When your target is 1000 yards away being able to see it through crystal clear glass is very important not only to confirm what you are aiming at but to help ensure your accuracy when you pull the trigger. Along with high quality glass, long range scopes optic needs to retain a core system so as to elevate to ranges upwards of 2 miles. This means the turret system needs to have a large enough ring size and retain more than enough M.O.A. or Mil graduations to allow the elevation to hit a target at long range. There are plenty of big name scope manufactures that produce top quality long distance precision rifle scopes. Below are my top recommended precision rifle scopes.
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When its comes to optics one very well known manufacturer is Steiner Optics. When it comes to precision long range rifle scopes the Steiner M5Xi 5-25x56 Rifle Scope is the top of the line. With the long range milrad settings on this scope shooting 1000+ yards is no problem. Steiner has some of the clearest glass on the market but it does come at a high price range. If you are looking for the top of the line reliable and trust worthy scope that will let you reach out and touch something this is the scope for you .
Leupold is one of the most well know optics manufacturers on the planet. Providing a long track record of reliability, quality, and overall performance its hard to beat. Leupolds long range rifle scope the Mark 4 ER/T 8.5-25-50mm is a solid option. Coming in slightly less expensive than the Steiner, the Luepold offers standard MOA turret settings which will allow you to easily take targets out past 500 yards.
Some of the best rifle scopes on the market right now are manufactured by Vortex Optics. Vortex offers high quality scopes at a more budget friendly price. Combined with some of the clearest glass on the market, the milrad reticle, and turret using moa adjustments for additional precision accuracy this scope is one of the best on the market. Vortex optics also offers several other scopes that under $1000 dollars that are all quality scopes for less money.
Another force to reckoned with in long range rifle scopes is the Nightforce 5.5-22-50 NXS rifle scope. This bad boy is manufactured with some of the highest quality glass and parts available on the market. With an illuminated MOAR Reticle and turret this scope allows for some of the most precise targeting available. With a good middle price range any competitive shooter could benefit from this rifle scope.
When it comes to top quality scopes you wont find many better than a Schmidt Bender scope. With top quality manufacturing and military grade performance comes high dollar. This scope is the most expensive on this list but if you have the money and are serious about being able to shoot 1000+ yards consistently this is scope for you.
Of course there are other scopes out there and depending on your preferences you may prefer other scopes to the ones listed above. If you prefer other scopes I would love to hear about them and give them a test for myself! Let me know in the comments below.
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