There are different types of crossbow scopes purpose-built for competition shooting and general target shooting but also hunting. Combination of this long-range weapon and tactics enabled some ancient civilizations to realize the biggest empires in the old world. This is still a good option for most lighting conditions and we have used it to harvest deer, even 30 minutes before sunrise.Bow and arrow were one of the most important developments in human history. The complete kit is waterproof, shock- and fog-proof. The optics is fully multi-coated and provides excellent clarity and translucency, but the overhead reticles are not illuminated. Unfortunately, you can’t fix this – that means you can have to “fudge” the reticle to some extent when shooting with a slower or faster crossbow. The rangefinder is calibrated for 315 FPS and the eye relief is a comfortable 4-inch. The reticle of this scope even has to create a perfectly positioned plane. It offers a 3x magnification and four reticle lines and dots from 20 to 60 meters. Hawke Optics manufactures some of the best optics in the game for their prices, and the Hawke Sport Optics XB1 MAP Crossbow scope is an excellent choice for price-conscious hunters. Specifications of Hawke Optics XB MAP Crossbow Scope: This is still a good option for most lighting conditions, and we have used it to harvest deer, even during the 30 minutes before sunrise. The complete kit is waterproof, shock- and fog-free. Optics are fully multi-layered and provide excellent clarity and transparency, but the overhead projectors are not illuminated. Unfortunately, you can’t adjust it – this means that you have to “fudge” the reticles a little bit when shooting with a slower or faster crossbow. The viewfinder is calibrated for 315 FPS, and the eye relief is a comfortable 4-inch for your benefit. The reticle on this scope even has a rangefinder for easy shooting. It offers a 3x magnification and four lines and crosshairs for 20 to 60 meters. Hawke Optics manufactures some of the best optics in the game, and the SB MAP is an excellent choice for price-conscious hunters. Specifications of the Excalibur Twilight DLX Crossbow scope: It’s a surefire way to pocket the next dollar, provided your crossbow shoots less than 400 FPS. This is probably the best thing I’ve ever seen in a crossbow. The relief of the eyes is quite pleasant, but we keep coming back to it to clarify the scope. The optics is completely multi-coated for optimal light transmission, and the glass is waterproof, anti-fog, and shockproof. On the other hand, this scope is a bit bulky and voluminous and, in some cases, not suitable for crossbows. The illumination level at the dots is perfect, and the scope is solid. Nevertheless, it is an excellent viewfinder with backlit antennas for shots up to 60 meters. It is adjustable for crossbow shooting between 300 and 400 FPS, which is a bit low in today’s world with over 400 FPS speeds. Specifications of the Excalibur Tact zone illuminated crossbow scope:įield of view: 45 feet on 100 yards at an assumed magnification of 2.5XĪnother Excalibur litter, the Twilight DLX, offers a lot to the crossbow shooter. I estimate that the field of view at a maximum magnification of about 20 feet. The field of view is excellent, about 45 feet from 100 yards with a magnification of 2.5X. This scope is just as comfortable to operate before and after dusk. The Tact Zone has fully-fledged multilayer optics for excellent light transmission and is both waterproof and fog-free. The good news is that the lighting is perfect for all lighting conditions and relatively good to see. You will receive illuminated etched reticles from 20 to 60 meters, but these are dots from 30 to 60 meters. This makes tracking much more accessible because the scope displays the speed at which your arrows fly. The illuminated tactile zone is one of our favorite pieces of glass and offers a magnification of 2.5X to 6X. Only a few crossbow manufacturers produce high-quality glasses, including Excalibur.