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What power hunting scope
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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1120171" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>Wildcater's recommendation of using the higher powder scope to replace a spotting scope is a pretty good one.</p><p></p><p>I have 2 rifles rifles that shoot well out to 800 yards. Would not hesitate to take that shot with either if conditions are right. Thing is I take almost all of my shots with them at 6x or 8x on the scope. The reason I do this is to have a wide field of view and be able to spot my own shots. You really don't need a high power setting to shoot long range at game. Having a scope on high magnification even makes it difficult to get back on the animal after the first shot. Rarely do I shoot long distance at 24x unless it is at paper.</p><p></p><p>That said, dropping down from a Vortex 6-24x50 to a 2.5-10x44 saves 5 ounces of weight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1120171, member: 74902"] Wildcater's recommendation of using the higher powder scope to replace a spotting scope is a pretty good one. I have 2 rifles rifles that shoot well out to 800 yards. Would not hesitate to take that shot with either if conditions are right. Thing is I take almost all of my shots with them at 6x or 8x on the scope. The reason I do this is to have a wide field of view and be able to spot my own shots. You really don't need a high power setting to shoot long range at game. Having a scope on high magnification even makes it difficult to get back on the animal after the first shot. Rarely do I shoot long distance at 24x unless it is at paper. That said, dropping down from a Vortex 6-24x50 to a 2.5-10x44 saves 5 ounces of weight. [/QUOTE]
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