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Let's talk scope magnification
Posted on 9/19/18 at 5:09 am
Posted on 9/19/18 at 5:09 am
As it pertains to deer hunting. Specifically 200 yards and less. Do you have a set magnification you use? Do you zoom in as close as possible? Or even break up that 200 into smaller zones of variable magnification?
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:14 am to Cajun367
for 200 and less get a 3-9 scope leave it on 3 if something walks out close you are ready. If something walks out further away turn it up to what you feel comfortable with.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:25 am to Cajun367
I shoot with a Leupold FX-3 in 6x42. For those distances 6x is more than adequate and never have to adjust anything.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:33 am to Cajun367
It’s probably personal preference, but 3-9 would probably get the job done. Something that tops out at 12 night be a little better if you’re looking to consistently shoot to 200 yards and beyond. Anything past that is probably overkill.
I don’t have anything above a 3-9x40 on any of my rifles, all of my available shots from my shooting house are 200 yards and below and I never feel like I would need more.
ETA: I find the larger objective lens to be cumbersome, so mine are all 40mm.
I don’t have anything above a 3-9x40 on any of my rifles, all of my available shots from my shooting house are 200 yards and below and I never feel like I would need more.
ETA: I find the larger objective lens to be cumbersome, so mine are all 40mm.
This post was edited on 9/19/18 at 8:10 am
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:47 am to Cajun367
I have a 2-8 on my rifle, constantly adjust it for whatever is going on.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:51 am to Cajun367
Either a 3x9 or a 4x12
I also like a 50 mm for low light conditions
I also like a 50 mm for low light conditions
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:53 am to Cajun367
I typically don’t buy anything with less that 15 magnification anymore. I mainly leave mine at 10 power but it’s nice to be able to zoom in on deer and get a good look at them.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:04 am to Cajun367
My favorite scope that I've ran is the VXR 2-7x33. For 200 yard shots, you don't HAVE to have anything higher than that. FOV is important, especially for follow-up shots if one is needed. For instance, if you're set at 12 and you nick a tree branch 3' away from you, are you going to be able to acquire your target again before he's gone with it set that high? Nah...
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:07 am to Cajun367
200yds yep 3X9X50 is fine. I usually have all my scopes on 5, just my thing its what I like
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:15 am to Cajun367
I keep var power scopes on 6x.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:23 am to Cajun367
I have a Leica 2-10x50. May as well be night vision it sees so well in low light.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:29 am to Cajun367
3x9
I leave mine on 4 all the time unless I zoom it all the way in just to check things out.
I leave mine on 4 all the time unless I zoom it all the way in just to check things out.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:32 am to Cajun367
I have 3x9s and one 4x12 and my next one will have more magnification. I want to be able to zoom in and see a tick on a deer's ear at 300 yds. I use about 6 power up to 100yds and sometimes 12 power at 250yds. It depends on how Im seeing thrrough the scope that determines the power I use. I dont have a scope that cost more than $300 but my next one Im going all out and getting the best one.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:34 am to Cajun367
Leupold 4-12x50 VX-R for me.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:41 am to Cajun367
3-9 is fine if I have a good set of binoculars
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:53 am to Cajun367
My 2 cents... Whatever power you use make sure you practice shooting at the various levels you intend to shoot at deer with.
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