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<blockquote data-quote="MtPockets" data-source="post: 1430580" data-attributes="member: 39651"><p>In my opinion, scope magnification is less important than clarity. A 3x9 will work just fine for 90% of the shots he is likely to encounter, but if he can't get a good sight picture he'll be out of luck. </p><p>Have your buddy go to a store that has a good selection of candidates- preferably near dusk- and compare different scopes in his price range. If they will allow it, have him take them outside and site on, say, a single street sign to compare them. Everyones' eyes are different and what is a good choice for me may not be the best choice for him.</p><p>I've had good luck with Nikon and Vortex, have never owned a Leupold but heard they are fantastic. Like Tim said previously- maybe look for a deal on a good used one? </p><p>As for bullet choices, the best one is the one he can shoot the most accurately. I know a LOT of people who use 130 for elk with no problems. The key is being able to make a good shot and waiting for that right shot.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and let us know how he does!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MtPockets, post: 1430580, member: 39651"] In my opinion, scope magnification is less important than clarity. A 3x9 will work just fine for 90% of the shots he is likely to encounter, but if he can't get a good sight picture he'll be out of luck. Have your buddy go to a store that has a good selection of candidates- preferably near dusk- and compare different scopes in his price range. If they will allow it, have him take them outside and site on, say, a single street sign to compare them. Everyones' eyes are different and what is a good choice for me may not be the best choice for him. I've had good luck with Nikon and Vortex, have never owned a Leupold but heard they are fantastic. Like Tim said previously- maybe look for a deal on a good used one? As for bullet choices, the best one is the one he can shoot the most accurately. I know a LOT of people who use 130 for elk with no problems. The key is being able to make a good shot and waiting for that right shot. Good luck and let us know how he does! [/QUOTE]
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