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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Beginner needing your recommendation on optics for rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1140342" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>Once you reach above the 14x level the price begins to increase pretty dramatically, regardless of the scope you select. Additionally, the type/style of reticle can also make a difference in price.</p><p>My advice would be to first decide on those two factors. A fixed power scope will cost much less than a variable, but for what you describe I believe you'd want a variable power model. Then decide on what maximum power you believe will work best for you. I've done some pretty good shooting out to 500 yards with a fixed 12x - but I wouldn't recommend that. IMO, you'll want a lighted an illuminated reticle for coyotes. They are often best hunted around dusk ... there are opportunities during other times of day too, of course.</p><p></p><p>If you can be patient and haunt sites like this one or perhaps <strong><u><u><u><a href="http://www.accurateshooter.com/" target="_blank">http://www.accurateshooter.com/</a></u></u></u></strong> you can find used scopes at a reduced price. But to find one with exactly what you need could take some time.</p><p></p><p>Hint - try to always respond to posts for scopes that are for sale rather than posting a wanted notice. You'll get a better price ....</p><p></p><p>P.S.</p><p>You can learn to range targets using a MilDot or MOA reticle but, IMO, a good quality range finder is worth the investment.</p><p>(Did I forget to mention a game call for coyotes ?????)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1140342, member: 50867"] Once you reach above the 14x level the price begins to increase pretty dramatically, regardless of the scope you select. Additionally, the type/style of reticle can also make a difference in price. My advice would be to first decide on those two factors. A fixed power scope will cost much less than a variable, but for what you describe I believe you'd want a variable power model. Then decide on what maximum power you believe will work best for you. I've done some pretty good shooting out to 500 yards with a fixed 12x - but I wouldn't recommend that. IMO, you'll want a lighted an illuminated reticle for coyotes. They are often best hunted around dusk ... there are opportunities during other times of day too, of course. If you can be patient and haunt sites like this one or perhaps [B][U][U][U][URL]http://www.accurateshooter.com/[/URL][/U][/U][/U][/B] you can find used scopes at a reduced price. But to find one with exactly what you need could take some time. Hint - try to always respond to posts for scopes that are for sale rather than posting a wanted notice. You'll get a better price .... P.S. You can learn to range targets using a MilDot or MOA reticle but, IMO, a good quality range finder is worth the investment. (Did I forget to mention a game call for coyotes ?????) [/QUOTE]
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