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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Another scope recommendation
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 713581" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>I agree with Scott E. about needing good mechanical repeatability and accuracy. I also agree with Derek M. about needing good optical performance, especially low glare. For long range hunting you need it all. </p><p></p><p>You will get more scope for the dollar if you give up the FFP requirement. FFP reticles are smaller than SFP and therefore cost more (smaller feature size). A lot more SFP scopes to choose from, too. SFP vs FFP is really a matter of training. Train yourself to use a good SFP scope correctly, and you won't make an error. </p><p></p><p>A 4-16x50 would work well for big game out to 800 yds. Unless you have severe vision problems (glaucoma, erc.), you don't need 24X mag. Higher glare usually comes with higher magnification. </p><p></p><p>I bought a Super Sniper 16x50 for ballistics work. Terrible glare. Until I evaluate other SS scopes, I am reluctant to recommend one for hunting. </p><p></p><p>I also bought a Bushnell 3.5-21x50 for an upcoming ballistics project. Good glare performance. A bit heavy and 34 mm rings are pricey, though. If you have to include a rail and new rings, your scope budget goes down.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 713581, member: 34084"] I agree with Scott E. about needing good mechanical repeatability and accuracy. I also agree with Derek M. about needing good optical performance, especially low glare. For long range hunting you need it all. You will get more scope for the dollar if you give up the FFP requirement. FFP reticles are smaller than SFP and therefore cost more (smaller feature size). A lot more SFP scopes to choose from, too. SFP vs FFP is really a matter of training. Train yourself to use a good SFP scope correctly, and you won't make an error. A 4-16x50 would work well for big game out to 800 yds. Unless you have severe vision problems (glaucoma, erc.), you don't need 24X mag. Higher glare usually comes with higher magnification. I bought a Super Sniper 16x50 for ballistics work. Terrible glare. Until I evaluate other SS scopes, I am reluctant to recommend one for hunting. I also bought a Bushnell 3.5-21x50 for an upcoming ballistics project. Good glare performance. A bit heavy and 34 mm rings are pricey, though. If you have to include a rail and new rings, your scope budget goes down. [/QUOTE]
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