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Fixed power or adjustable scope for .30-06
Posted on 4/5/13 at 9:28 am
Posted on 4/5/13 at 9:28 am
Looking for a scope for my .30-06. Realistically most shots will be less than 100 yards. That is why I was leaning towards just a 4x scope. Plus I feel that with less complicated machinery I can get more bang for my buck with a fixed power. Am I completely wrong, I know very little about scopes, so looking for any advice.
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Posted on 4/5/13 at 9:29 am to ZacAttack
3-9 adjustable. Much more versatile. Reliability isn't much of an issue. A good scope isn't going to break unless you beat it.
Fixed 4 is for .22's and shite.
Fixed 4 is for .22's and shite.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 9:32 am to ZacAttack
Adjustable.
3-9 or 4-12.
3-9 or 4-12.
This post was edited on 4/5/13 at 9:33 am
Posted on 4/5/13 at 9:38 am to ZacAttack
Get a 3x9.
I understand the thinking, because I always leave mine set on about 4x. But you never know when you may hunt with a friend that will sit you on a pipeline where you can see 500 yards.
I understand the thinking, because I always leave mine set on about 4x. But you never know when you may hunt with a friend that will sit you on a pipeline where you can see 500 yards.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 9:46 am to ZacAttack
Fixed is for small game guns / pistols / shotguns...get the adjustable. Depending on your budget there are lot of good options in alot of differnet price ranges.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 9:49 am to JAB528
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Adjustable.
3-9 or 4-12.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:04 am to ZacAttack
The only advantage of a fixed is light gathering, but considering how good light gathering is in adjustables these days... I'd get an adjustable. Leupold is now making the Redfield scopes which are pretty damn good bang for the buck for a hunting rifle. They're no Vari-X III but they cost a third of that.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:08 am to faxis
I have a redfield and am very happy with its performance. I agree with everyone else too. There are some great bang for buck scopes out there that aren't fixed.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:15 am to bapple
bapple do you have any pics of this setup?
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:16 am to Chad504boy
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nikon buckmasters
+1
This post was edited on 4/5/13 at 10:17 am
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:17 am to oleyeller
Yessir.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:20 am to bapple
What redfield is that?
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:34 am to ZacAttack
4-12x by 40mm. I can easily shoot 1/2 Moa with this setup.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:44 am to ZacAttack
If most of your shots are going to be under 100 yards, I'd go with something lower powered on the low end, like 1.5 - 2.0. That helps with target acquisition at shorter range.
Leupold VX-3, for example
Leupold VX-3, for example
Posted on 4/5/13 at 10:49 am to ZacAttack
3x9x50
Trust me on this
You can get a very good scope for $200
Trust me on this
You can get a very good scope for $200
Posted on 4/5/13 at 11:08 am to bapple
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4-12x by 40mm. I can easily shoot 1/2 Moa with this setup.
I guess it all depends on if he's going for a range gun or a hunting rifle.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 12:34 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
Hunting
Posted on 4/5/13 at 1:08 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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3-9 adjustable. Much more versatile.
I'm here with this.
I would only go with a fixed power scope on a centerfire if I was covering a fairly small engagement area (prairie dogs/coyotes).
I guess the other issue would be, low light conditions, I could probably get a higher resolution fixed for less than a comparable variable, but still, it would be better to spend the extra and get a little more scope than you might need, but one that could be used a lot more.
Fixed are great for target shooting, though.
Posted on 4/5/13 at 1:44 pm to ZacAttack
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Hunting
I'm no expert, but some guys like putting the Hubble Telescope on their rifles so they can pick the fleas off a doe before they take her down. Personally I prefer an objective < 40mm, bigger than 36 or so and it just seems too bulky for me. Also it lifts your sight line up off of your bore increasing parallax and lifting your cheek off the stock. The big objectives do offer better light, but less magnification doesn't require as much light.
Also, with increased magnification it's harder to keep the sight picture steady. Not a problem if you're on a bench, but offhand it becomes a problem. 1/2 moa hunting within 100 yards (with a 30-06!) is a bit of overkill, imo.
One last thing, a 30-06 delivers quite a recoil not just to your shoulder, but to the scope as well. You want a scope that can stand up to that shock without losing its zero. I would avoid the cheaper scopes on anything above a .22.
Again, I ain't no expert, that's all just my BS opinion.
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