Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Fixed powers for Long Range
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="hjorst" data-source="post: 344929" data-attributes="member: 4736"><p>Thanks to 'Havingfun' for the bit about older eyes. That is key. Size of target is part of it as well. This rig is for shooting crows at extended distances. Quite possibly the same or similar size to those cow patties of yours. I use aan average size of 10 - 12 height for ranging purposes. They are only about 3 inches wide though.</p><p></p><p>The glass on my IOR is very nice (much better than Leupold). I just want a bit more detail at the longer distance than what I have. The most magnification on any of my other scopes is 12x (no use for high mag on any other setup as I hunt big game not just shoot them at extended range) and that isn't quite enough. I have used an old springfield 5-20x on a friend's 50bmg, and that is very nice glass, and have not had mirage problems with it. It is left on 20x for everything I have shot with it. But those scopes are no longer available. This is where I came up with the desire for a 20x by the way. I have never used a 16x, and there is no market up here for used scopes, so if I don't like it, I have wasted my money. I would sell my IOR to finance this project, but no go up here. </p><p></p><p>I have not totally discounted lower mag scopes. I just don't like the leupold glass - a friend uses nothing but, so I have looked through or shot with a LOT of them, and they just don't do it for these old eyes. And leupold is just about all you can get up here unless you want to special order scopes. </p><p></p><p>Would like to ask where abouts you are 'Havingfun'. What reticle did you use for ranging? I am thinking that it is easier to center a duplex or mil-dot than a fine crosshair. I like hash marks instead of the dots, but mil systems are good. I definitely agree with you about good low powers being better that mediocre high magnification. I am getting a S&B 6x for my big game rifle. I can see much more with that level of optic. That is why I said in an earlier post that I would take a PMII if I could afford it. S&B fixed mag scopes cost less than their variables, but they don't have high fixed powers.</p><p></p><p>This post was about trying to find good fixed power scopes not set myself up for lambasting because I choose to use fixed scopes. I also use single shots exclusively.... but that rarely gets people going to the same extent. I do not live in the dark ages, but I do choose to try to do things with simple systems to try to reduce future problems. Thank you for all the replies regarding variable power setups, but you have not helped. </p><p></p><p>Take care all</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hjorst, post: 344929, member: 4736"] Thanks to 'Havingfun' for the bit about older eyes. That is key. Size of target is part of it as well. This rig is for shooting crows at extended distances. Quite possibly the same or similar size to those cow patties of yours. I use aan average size of 10 - 12 height for ranging purposes. They are only about 3 inches wide though. The glass on my IOR is very nice (much better than Leupold). I just want a bit more detail at the longer distance than what I have. The most magnification on any of my other scopes is 12x (no use for high mag on any other setup as I hunt big game not just shoot them at extended range) and that isn't quite enough. I have used an old springfield 5-20x on a friend's 50bmg, and that is very nice glass, and have not had mirage problems with it. It is left on 20x for everything I have shot with it. But those scopes are no longer available. This is where I came up with the desire for a 20x by the way. I have never used a 16x, and there is no market up here for used scopes, so if I don't like it, I have wasted my money. I would sell my IOR to finance this project, but no go up here. I have not totally discounted lower mag scopes. I just don't like the leupold glass - a friend uses nothing but, so I have looked through or shot with a LOT of them, and they just don't do it for these old eyes. And leupold is just about all you can get up here unless you want to special order scopes. Would like to ask where abouts you are 'Havingfun'. What reticle did you use for ranging? I am thinking that it is easier to center a duplex or mil-dot than a fine crosshair. I like hash marks instead of the dots, but mil systems are good. I definitely agree with you about good low powers being better that mediocre high magnification. I am getting a S&B 6x for my big game rifle. I can see much more with that level of optic. That is why I said in an earlier post that I would take a PMII if I could afford it. S&B fixed mag scopes cost less than their variables, but they don't have high fixed powers. This post was about trying to find good fixed power scopes not set myself up for lambasting because I choose to use fixed scopes. I also use single shots exclusively.... but that rarely gets people going to the same extent. I do not live in the dark ages, but I do choose to try to do things with simple systems to try to reduce future problems. Thank you for all the replies regarding variable power setups, but you have not helped. Take care all [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Fixed powers for Long Range
Top