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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
How many use “Old” Scopes?
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<blockquote data-quote="JustMe2" data-source="post: 2914548" data-attributes="member: 42494"><p>YZ, yes you are cheap. New glass is polished better and clearer than old glass the majority of the time. New glass also has better coatings than old glass so they transmit light better, have better contrast and better color definition. I had an old 1950s Weaver 3x9 on a .243 Win that I couldn't see a deer in the woods at 50 yds standing broadside on an overcast day. I could see it clearly when not looking through the scope. Had to look for the tree it was standing beside to find the deer in the scope. Got rid of that scope the next week. Will old scopes work? Yes, even scopes from the 1800s will work. Are they your best choice? Usually no. New scopes are better for what you wanted it for - long distance - due to better glass, reticles and turrets. Can you wag a long shot with an old reticle? Yes, just don't expect a first round hit. You might get lucky a few times guessing how much to hold over the deer, but that definitely is not precise aiming for "long distance. "</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JustMe2, post: 2914548, member: 42494"] YZ, yes you are cheap. New glass is polished better and clearer than old glass the majority of the time. New glass also has better coatings than old glass so they transmit light better, have better contrast and better color definition. I had an old 1950s Weaver 3x9 on a .243 Win that I couldn't see a deer in the woods at 50 yds standing broadside on an overcast day. I could see it clearly when not looking through the scope. Had to look for the tree it was standing beside to find the deer in the scope. Got rid of that scope the next week. Will old scopes work? Yes, even scopes from the 1800s will work. Are they your best choice? Usually no. New scopes are better for what you wanted it for - long distance - due to better glass, reticles and turrets. Can you wag a long shot with an old reticle? Yes, just don't expect a first round hit. You might get lucky a few times guessing how much to hold over the deer, but that definitely is not precise aiming for "long distance. " [/QUOTE]
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