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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
driving myself crazy with scope selection, help!
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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1268098" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>It's always tough trading off long range performance vs close range field of view. Very few scopes excel at both. </p><p></p><p>FFP gets even more challenging because you are limited with total magnification range or else the reticle gets too big/small. I think 4X range is ideal for a FFP scope, so the reticle is usable across the entire range. </p><p></p><p>If I could design a hunting scope, it would be 4.5-18x50 FFP. I think the 4.5 would be low enough for short range (non dangerous game) and 18x would be plenty for long range hunting shots. My AMG is just a touch too much with 6x on the low side. </p><p></p><p>I would prefer 4x as my low magnification, but if Vortex comes out with a 5-20x AMG this year I will likely sell my 6-24 especially if it is a couple of ounces lighter. I've shot elk in the timber at 15 yards, and my 6x would have been tough at that distance. At the same time, those shots don't come up all that often most are 35 or further and 5 or 6x works fine and it's worth the tradeoff for long range performance in a long range rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1268098, member: 33822"] It's always tough trading off long range performance vs close range field of view. Very few scopes excel at both. FFP gets even more challenging because you are limited with total magnification range or else the reticle gets too big/small. I think 4X range is ideal for a FFP scope, so the reticle is usable across the entire range. If I could design a hunting scope, it would be 4.5-18x50 FFP. I think the 4.5 would be low enough for short range (non dangerous game) and 18x would be plenty for long range hunting shots. My AMG is just a touch too much with 6x on the low side. I would prefer 4x as my low magnification, but if Vortex comes out with a 5-20x AMG this year I will likely sell my 6-24 especially if it is a couple of ounces lighter. I've shot elk in the timber at 15 yards, and my 6x would have been tough at that distance. At the same time, those shots don't come up all that often most are 35 or further and 5 or 6x works fine and it's worth the tradeoff for long range performance in a long range rifle. [/QUOTE]
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