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Is there such a thing as, "too much scope"?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hugnot" data-source="post: 2769210" data-attributes="member: 115658"><p>Depends - I am real olde but like to see things real close. Most of my scopes are 18X and more. With hi quality glass & coatings performance in bad light is not a problem. Field of view can be changed and increasing the exit pupil size by reducing the magnification to fit most situations but not all. Add a sunshade for reducing glare & the scope gets bigger. Focus & parallax can be adjusted to fit the situation - range & field of view.</p><p></p><p>Where a "too much scope" happens when a heavy scope is mounted on a real hard kicking rifle that is intended to be toted around where close-range shots are expected. Best to go with a low power & light scope better suited for withstanding recoil force having less mass & less inertia on internals. 6-24X not common on 10 lb. .375's.</p><p></p><p>Favorite scopes are 6.5-20X or 4-20X with 50 mm objective & 30mm tubes.</p><p></p><p>I am a fan of fixed power scopes. I could do most everything with a 16X50 with a 30mm tube & side focus. No concern with front or rear focal plane, reticle size change. Less weight, fewer internals, & hopefully less cost.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hugnot, post: 2769210, member: 115658"] Depends - I am real olde but like to see things real close. Most of my scopes are 18X and more. With hi quality glass & coatings performance in bad light is not a problem. Field of view can be changed and increasing the exit pupil size by reducing the magnification to fit most situations but not all. Add a sunshade for reducing glare & the scope gets bigger. Focus & parallax can be adjusted to fit the situation - range & field of view. Where a "too much scope" happens when a heavy scope is mounted on a real hard kicking rifle that is intended to be toted around where close-range shots are expected. Best to go with a low power & light scope better suited for withstanding recoil force having less mass & less inertia on internals. 6-24X not common on 10 lb. .375's. Favorite scopes are 6.5-20X or 4-20X with 50 mm objective & 30mm tubes. I am a fan of fixed power scopes. I could do most everything with a 16X50 with a 30mm tube & side focus. No concern with front or rear focal plane, reticle size change. Less weight, fewer internals, & hopefully less cost. [/QUOTE]
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