Scopes

Scope: Sight with magnification

They are simply part of the Compound bow: Sights. If you don't just want to shoot with a pin or dot, you can also get closer to the target - scopes make this possible thanks to a magnifying lens. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, at archery-shop.co.uk you will find a range of scope sights for your compound bow. Well-known manufacturers await you. If you have any questions, please contact us. We will be happy to advise you.

The Scope speciality - what makes it different?

The scope is a special type of sight for your bow that is equipped with a lens. Thanks to its convex shape, like binoculars or a magnifying glass, it ensures that the target you are aiming at is magnified, i.e. optically closer to you. This can be useful when hunting or shooting at long distances, for example, to improve your accuracy. You can choose how much magnification you want. As with other bow accessories, there is a lot of variation here too, so that every shooter can try things out until they find the perfect set-up for them.

3 good reasons to use a scope with your compound bow

• The magnification helps you to acquire your target more precisely. If you use it correctly, you can see more clearly where exactly you are aiming with the scope sight.
• It makes it easier on your eyes because your target is visually closer. You no longer have to focus on a tiny thing at a great distance.
• With a scope, you can see hidden targets in the thicket better and whether there is anything in your line of fire. For example, a small branch that you wouldn't be able to see with the naked eye.

How to choose the right magnification

You need to try out how many dioptres the lens of your scope should have. On the one hand, your eyes are unique, but on the other hand it also depends on your archery discipline. Those who shoot indoors at shorter distances usually need a scope sight with fewer dioptres than someone who is out in the field or forest.

Scope magnifications are common:

• 2x (0.25 dioptres)
• 4x (0.5 dioptres)
• 6x (0.75 dioptres)
• 8x (1.0 dioptres)

Many shooters use 0.5 dioptres, i.e. 4x magnification for their compound scope. Try it out first and see if it suits your eyes and your style.

Our tip: Even if you have the feeling that a 4x lens is perfect, try out the 2x and 6x lenses to collect comparative values. This is the only way to be sure that you have really found the optimum scope set-up.

Are you unsure which magnification suits your habits? Talk to us - thanks to our practical experience in archery, we can give you comprehensive and professional advice.

This is what you need to be prepared for as a beginner: Micromovements

You won't be able to hold your bow absolutely still - especially if you've just got into archery. But don't worry, the strength and control will come with practice! What you should be prepared for is that the small movements will increase purely optically due to the magnification. Without the lens, you will notice a slight tremor less than with it. And the higher the magnification, the more you will notice how steady you actually hold your bow.

Accessories for your scope sight

To get the most out of the scope for your compound bow, certain sight accessories are recommended.

• Clarifying lens: Magnification can blur the target you are aiming at, especially in the upper dioptre range. You can counteract this with a clarifying lens for your peep sight. These are also available in different strengths to match the lens of your compound scope.
• Fluorescent fibre: Depending on the scope and lens, you can use a fluorescent fibre either for your pins or as a light point by threading it through the hole in the middle of the lens.
• Ring and dot stickers: Instead of pins and fibre, you can also stick coloured rings and dots on the lens of your scope. Which colour you choose is a matter of taste - the main thing is that you can see them clearly.
• Lighting: It can get pretty dark in the sighting tunnel. Therefore, equip it with a lighting option that illuminates the fibre optics and/or stickers properly.
• Spirit level: It sits in the sight and tells you exactly whether you are holding your bow straight when aiming.
• and much more: What makes sense depends on your habits - and on the competition rules if you shoot competitively. Always find out what the accessories for your compound or recurve bow should look like.