N Night Hunter Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2011 Messages 47 Location Cullman, AL Jun 8, 2011 #1 What is the minimum power scope you would use for 1000 yds for big game?
Ernie SPONSOR Joined Jun 18, 2007 Messages 4,153 Location NE Wyoming Jun 8, 2011 #2 15x is the lowest power I have used at that range on game. I did not feel handicapped at 15x
Shooter264 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 2, 2010 Messages 1,678 Location Central WY Jun 8, 2011 #3 I shoot 4.5-14 Leupolds and don't feel inadequate on antelope at that distance.
M mitchell Well-Known Member Joined Dec 30, 2010 Messages 72 Location Pueblo West Colorado Jun 13, 2011 #4 i have used 10x and 12x but i prefer 16x or more, clear glass is more important then magnification in my mind , you cant hit what you cant see.
i have used 10x and 12x but i prefer 16x or more, clear glass is more important then magnification in my mind , you cant hit what you cant see.
M mthunter86 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 10, 2010 Messages 57 Location Billings, MT Jun 13, 2011 #5 Most my shots are taken at 14x. The higher magnification settings rarely used on my optics.
Tikkamike Well-Known Member Joined Dec 26, 2009 Messages 5,491 Location Big Horn Basin, Wyoming Jun 14, 2011 #6 I would use 10x if thats what I had but I think a 4.5-14 is more than adequate.