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<blockquote data-quote="hjorst" data-source="post: 345112" data-attributes="member: 4736"><p>Fair enough Montana. You are entirely correct in the statement about limitations of fixed power scopes. I am ( I hope ) one of the first to admit to them. Mirage is an item to be considered, as are the considerable limitation of field of view at close range. Trying to find that little target at close range, high mag, and non-existent field of view..... pain in the backside. No big deal for me since this rifle / scope combination won't be used inside of 450-500 yards. That is the distance I have found that I need to be from crows to get multiple shots on them from a 308. Now this rifle is a 6mmBR, but I will continue to use the above distances as my guideline. Since I have been unable to sell my IOR, it will serve should I decide to use this as a carry gun for coyotes or the like. </p><p></p><p>As for 'Havingfun', you would enjoy my main hunting rifle. It is an 1885 Winchester in 300WSM. The glass will be a S&B Klassik with their #1 reticle of 3 tapered posts. Should be good for pretty much anything I want to hunt up here. Deer, elk, bear.</p><p></p><p>Right now, I do think there is one advantage to variable scopes, but I an not convinced it is enough of one to convert to variables. That is the side paralax adjustment on some scopes. For that matter, paralax adjustment on fixed power scopes is rare.</p><p></p><p>oh well..... </p><p></p><p>take care all</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hjorst, post: 345112, member: 4736"] Fair enough Montana. You are entirely correct in the statement about limitations of fixed power scopes. I am ( I hope ) one of the first to admit to them. Mirage is an item to be considered, as are the considerable limitation of field of view at close range. Trying to find that little target at close range, high mag, and non-existent field of view..... pain in the backside. No big deal for me since this rifle / scope combination won't be used inside of 450-500 yards. That is the distance I have found that I need to be from crows to get multiple shots on them from a 308. Now this rifle is a 6mmBR, but I will continue to use the above distances as my guideline. Since I have been unable to sell my IOR, it will serve should I decide to use this as a carry gun for coyotes or the like. As for 'Havingfun', you would enjoy my main hunting rifle. It is an 1885 Winchester in 300WSM. The glass will be a S&B Klassik with their #1 reticle of 3 tapered posts. Should be good for pretty much anything I want to hunt up here. Deer, elk, bear. Right now, I do think there is one advantage to variable scopes, but I an not convinced it is enough of one to convert to variables. That is the side paralax adjustment on some scopes. For that matter, paralax adjustment on fixed power scopes is rare. oh well..... take care all [/QUOTE]
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