To improve the accuracy of air rifles and simplify the process of their use, rifles are fitted with an additional telescopic sight. This device repeatedly increases the distance to the target due to the approach of special optics mounted on the weapon.

At the moment in specialized stores offers a large selection of these devices, but first you need to determine for what purposes, you need a telescopic sight. Depending on the specific use, the device must have its own advantages and additional features, which greatly facilitate the sighting and observation at long distances.

However, almost every model of the device should have such qualities as:

A scope for hunting.
To zoom in on an object, increasing its size.
Have its own focal length.
Reduce the load on the eyesight, by placing the target and sighting reticle at the same distance from the pupil.
If you have vision problems, the ability to adjust the optics to suit you, aiming without glasses.
The use of lenses with enlightening, which makes it possible to distinguish clearly the object of pursuit even in dusk, rain or other poor weather conditions.

Since the main purpose of a telescopic sight is to accurately aim at a target at a remote distance, the main criterion in choosing a device is its magnification of aiming. Here everything also depends on the type of weapon on which the optics will be installed. Sight for hunting at small distances can have a small and average multiplicity, at long distances more serious devices with a smaller field of view are used, but with increased focusing.

In addition, when choosing, one should take into account the type of shooting, will it be an open field or dense terrain.

Types of sights
All devices differ from each other by their configuration, optical scheme, accuracy of alignment on the weapon and other characteristics. In order not to get confused in all the variety of proposals and choose the optic sight best suited to you, first of all you need to decide on their main types. The most common options for pneumatics are considered:

Optical – this is a complex device, consisting of lenses of multiple magnification. It is distinguished by increased accuracy and looks like a telescope. It is installed on rifled weapons.

Collimator sights – have a large viewing angle, convenient when shooting in motion and at moving targets. According to the type of sighting device can be open or closed.

Laser – has a similarity to a laser pointer, but only with vertical and horizontal adjustment options. The laser beam is projected onto the target surface as a glowing dot.

Mechanical – consists of a front sight and a rear sight that are in line with each other. Depending on the design, the rear sight may have a fixed or fixed bar. To hit the target, it is enough to align the front sight and the rear sight on the same line.