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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
scope magnification ranges
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<blockquote data-quote="el matador" data-source="post: 1014962" data-attributes="member: 12193"><p>Here in Utah we are limited to 1x scopes on muzzleloader hunts. I have used my experience with those to help decide what magnification to go with on a long range rifle. For example, at 100 yards with a 1x scope I can see a deer very well, but the detail at the target range is not very good. My groups open up a bit because I can't see clearly enough to get a precise sight picture. This would be equivalent to a 10x scope at 1000 yards - plenty of magnification for hunting but definitely lacking for pinpoint target shooting. My opinion is that for a hunting rifle you're best off in the 4-16 range, give or take a few. 6-24 would be better for target shooting at long range but you'd surely be giving up the ability to hunt the trees and brush very effectively. Some of the new 6x zoom scopes allow greater flexibility in exchange for more cash.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="el matador, post: 1014962, member: 12193"] Here in Utah we are limited to 1x scopes on muzzleloader hunts. I have used my experience with those to help decide what magnification to go with on a long range rifle. For example, at 100 yards with a 1x scope I can see a deer very well, but the detail at the target range is not very good. My groups open up a bit because I can't see clearly enough to get a precise sight picture. This would be equivalent to a 10x scope at 1000 yards - plenty of magnification for hunting but definitely lacking for pinpoint target shooting. My opinion is that for a hunting rifle you're best off in the 4-16 range, give or take a few. 6-24 would be better for target shooting at long range but you'd surely be giving up the ability to hunt the trees and brush very effectively. Some of the new 6x zoom scopes allow greater flexibility in exchange for more cash. [/QUOTE]
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