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Are high powered scopes really necessary for hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="WV_Rifleman78" data-source="post: 1559386" data-attributes="member: 107817"><p>I also use the higher magnification (6-24 or 5-25) to verify what I'm shooting. I realized how important verifying shots are during late season muzzle loader season with an inline. I had a 4X and while meat hunting shot what I thought was a doe at just over 100 yards in brush. Turns out it was a decent buck that had shed its antlers, which I felt awful about. I now have a 4-16 on my inline muzzle loader. </p><p>But I get this question a lot from people and it confuses me. Why do I need a high power scope. I guess the answer is because I can afford it and feel the need to verify my shots And while target shooting, I appreciate being able to call my shots at 1000 yards. I've never felt the need to have 3 power and have enough experience with a scope to find my target with 5 power and up. So why limit myself to 9 power or 14 power to save a few ounces when I am fortunate enough to be able to save a few ounces with a Proof Carbon barrel or Fuzion Titanium action on my back country gun and still have a lightweight setup. And other rifles I don't have to pack so a few ounces seems negligible. </p><p>Just my 2 cents and I do give full respect to those that shoot at 1000 yards with a fixed 10 power scope or open sights. Those guys are amazing to watch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WV_Rifleman78, post: 1559386, member: 107817"] I also use the higher magnification (6-24 or 5-25) to verify what I’m shooting. I realized how important verifying shots are during late season muzzle loader season with an inline. I had a 4X and while meat hunting shot what I thought was a doe at just over 100 yards in brush. Turns out it was a decent buck that had shed its antlers, which I felt awful about. I now have a 4-16 on my inline muzzle loader. But I get this question a lot from people and it confuses me. Why do I need a high power scope. I guess the answer is because I can afford it and feel the need to verify my shots And while target shooting, I appreciate being able to call my shots at 1000 yards. I’ve never felt the need to have 3 power and have enough experience with a scope to find my target with 5 power and up. So why limit myself to 9 power or 14 power to save a few ounces when I am fortunate enough to be able to save a few ounces with a Proof Carbon barrel or Fuzion Titanium action on my back country gun and still have a lightweight setup. And other rifles I don’t have to pack so a few ounces seems negligible. Just my 2 cents and I do give full respect to those that shoot at 1000 yards with a fixed 10 power scope or open sights. Those guys are amazing to watch. [/QUOTE]
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