{"id":11722,"date":"2025-08-21T16:12:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T16:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/choosing-the-right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:35:02","slug":"right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/#Choosing_the_Right_Rifle_Scope_for_Your_Hunting_Style\" >Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/#Tube_Diameter_and_Travel\" >Tube Diameter and Travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/#Weight_Considerations\" >Weight Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/#Reticles_and_Turrets_Right_Rifle_Scope\" >Reticles and Turrets | Right Rifle Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/#Environmental_Factors_Right_Rifle_Scope\" >Environmental Factors | Right Rifle Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/right-rifle-scope-for-your-hunting-style\/#Final_Thoughts_Right_Rifle_Scope\" >Final Thoughts | Right Rifle Scope<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Rifle_Scope_for_Your_Hunting_Style\"><\/span><strong>Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J_xSuhWPXbc?si=u2Kmli-aHAnj-w7H\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p>In this video,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-measure-scope-height\/\">James Eagleman<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/barbourcreek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbour Creek Long-range Shooting School<\/a> takes the mystery out of Choosing the Right <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/why-james-eagleman-prefers-moa\/\">Rifle Scope<\/a> for Your Hunting Style. With hunting season upon us, many of you are probably deciding on the best scope for your hunting rifle.<\/p><p>The right scope can make all the difference in your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-own-a-spotting-scope\/\">hunting<\/a> experience, so let&#8217;s break down what you need to consider.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tube_Diameter_and_Travel\"><\/span><strong>Tube Diameter and Travel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>First things first, let&#8217;s talk about tube diameter. The diameter of the tube can significantly impact the amount of travel your scope has. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-1inch-hunting-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a 1-inch tube<\/a> might be lightweight, but it limits how far you can shoot.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re planning on long-range hunting, you might want to consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-long-range-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30mm<\/a> or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">34mm tube<\/a>.<\/p><p>A 30mm tube generally offers between 65 and 100 minutes of travel, which is perfect for most long-range <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/why-attending-a-long-range-shooting-course\/\">hunting scenarios<\/a>. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-hunting-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 2.5-15&#215;44 30mm<\/a> Eagleman scope is an excellent choice for those who want a balance between weight and travel.<\/p><p>On the other hand, if you&#8217;re aiming for extreme long-range shots, the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 4-25&#215;50 34mm Eagleman scope<\/a> provides an incredible 160 MOA or 47 MILS of elevation travel, making it ideal for extreme long-range hunting.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_6698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6698\" style=\"width: 497px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6698\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style\" width=\"497\" height=\"414\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250-360x300.jpg 360w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250-150x125.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Considerations\"><\/span><strong>Weight Considerations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The weight of your scope is another crucial factor. A 1-inch tube is super light, weighing around 20-24 ounces, while a 30mm tube weighs about 28-29 ounces.<\/p><p>The 34mm tube, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 4-25&#215;50 Eagleman<\/a>, weighs around 36 ounces. If you&#8217;re planning a back country hunt where every ounce matters, you might want to opt for a lighter scope like the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-hunting-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 2.5-15&#215;44 30mm Hunt Series.\u00a0<\/a><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reticles_and_Turrets_Right_Rifle_Scope\"><\/span><strong>Reticles and Turrets | Right Rifle Scope<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Your choice of reticle and turret style can also impact your hunting experience. If you prefer not to dial your turret and use holdover reticles, James explains in the video that you&#8217;ll be fine up to about 600 yards.<\/p><p>However, if you plan on dialing, make sure your scope has plenty of travel. The Eagleman reticle by TRACT (pictured below), for example, has physical numbers every two minutes and half minutes on top, making it easier to use.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_8577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8577\" style=\"width: 518px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8577\" title=\"Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Eagleman-4-25x50-MRAD-2000-x-2000-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style\" width=\"518\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Factors_Right_Rifle_Scope\"><\/span><strong>Environmental Factors | Right Rifle Scope<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In this video, James goes into detail why environmental factors like wind, temperature, and pressure play a role in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/tekoa-hd-4-16x44-rifle-scope\/\">long range hunting<\/a>. These can affect your shot, especially at distances past 600 yards.<\/p><p>For instance, at 600 yards, a 6.5 Creedmoor bullet gets to the target in 0.78 seconds, but at 800 yards, it takes 1.1 seconds, making environmental factors more significant.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Right_Rifle_Scope\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts | Right Rifle Scope<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Choosing the right scope depends on how you hunt, how far you plan to shoot, and how much weight you&#8217;re willing to carry. The T<a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-hunting-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ORIC 2.5-15&#215;44 30mm<\/a> Eagleman scope is perfect for those who want a lightweight option with enough travel for most hunting scenarios.<\/p><p>For extreme long-range shots, the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 4-25&#215;50 34mm Eagleman scope<\/a> is the way to go.<\/p><p>Remember, the best scope for you is the one that fits your<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/the-best-spotting-scope-for-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> hunting style<\/a> and needs. Happy hunting!<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2948\" style=\"width: 596px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-long-range-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2948\" title=\"Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style\" width=\"596\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/DSC00956.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: center\"><a style=\"text-align: center;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/tractoptics.com?utm_medium=Trustbox&#038;utm_source=EmailNewsletter3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/emailsignature.trustpilot.com\/newsletter\/en-US\/3\/5fc7afaa58a6e200016f0dfc\/520\/170\/light@2x.png?stars=5,4,3,2,1&#038;fontSize=default\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"170\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video,\u00a0 James Eagleman from Barbour Creek Long-range Shooting School takes the mystery out of Choosing the Right Rifle Scope for Your Hunting Style . With hunting season upon us, many of you are probably deciding on the best scope for your hunting rifle. The right scope can make all the difference in your hunting experience, so let&#8217;s break down what you need to consider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11927,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2256,2258,2259,2262,2265,2266,2267,2270,2271,2272,2274],"tags":[2850,2851,2883,3525],"class_list":["post-11722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","category-hunting","category-hunting-rifle-scope","category-product-reviews","category-rifle-scope","category-riflescopes","category-shooting-skills","category-toric","category-toric-30mm","category-toric-34mm","category-video","tag-hunting-rifle-scope","tag-hunting-rifle-scopes","tag-james-eagleman","tag-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11722"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11928,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11722\/revisions\/11928"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}