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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 961343" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>I tend to be one of those shooters that prefer the higher powered scopes. Typically, my scopes are in the 5-22x range, although I do have one in the 4-15x range. The higher magnification does help with a more precise aiming point, but not really necessary.</p><p></p><p>For me, the higher magnification is all about reading the wind. Gravity is a constant, so once you have a good drop chart your pretty much done (except for minor elevation tweeks).</p><p></p><p>However, wind is a variable that constantly messes with you and your shot. For shots 500 yds and less, a 10 mph wind will push your bullet several inches off target - but still hit the vitals of larger animals. Beyond that, wind can become a huge factor. It's easy to get a wind reading where you are at, but what about wind speed and direction at the target? How about wind conditions at the half way mark? I have actually detected wind blowing nearly 90 degrees off the original direction on some LR shots. When shooting 800 yds., you need to take this into account. By watching how vegetation is reacting to...say an 8 mph wind where I am at, I can then use my higher magnification to check the vegetation at the target and halfway point to make my final adjustment for the wind. Higher magnification allows me to see how blades of grass and leaves on bushes are moving or reacting to the wind downrange.</p><p></p><p>My scopes have helped me to 'see' changes in wind speed and direction downrange. The trade off can be greater mirage at times, but you can dial back your magnification to eliminate that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 961343, member: 4809"] I tend to be one of those shooters that prefer the higher powered scopes. Typically, my scopes are in the 5-22x range, although I do have one in the 4-15x range. The higher magnification does help with a more precise aiming point, but not really necessary. For me, the higher magnification is all about reading the wind. Gravity is a constant, so once you have a good drop chart your pretty much done (except for minor elevation tweeks). However, wind is a variable that constantly messes with you and your shot. For shots 500 yds and less, a 10 mph wind will push your bullet several inches off target - but still hit the vitals of larger animals. Beyond that, wind can become a huge factor. It's easy to get a wind reading where you are at, but what about wind speed and direction at the target? How about wind conditions at the half way mark? I have actually detected wind blowing nearly 90 degrees off the original direction on some LR shots. When shooting 800 yds., you need to take this into account. By watching how vegetation is reacting to...say an 8 mph wind where I am at, I can then use my higher magnification to check the vegetation at the target and halfway point to make my final adjustment for the wind. Higher magnification allows me to see how blades of grass and leaves on bushes are moving or reacting to the wind downrange. My scopes have helped me to 'see' changes in wind speed and direction downrange. The trade off can be greater mirage at times, but you can dial back your magnification to eliminate that. [/QUOTE]
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