Hunters thoughts on a 6X scope

[bob4]

I'm looking at a scope that's a 6-24x56. My closest shots could be 50ish yds. Is 6x gonna be a nuisance at 50-60 yds on deer and hog? Now I do shoot much further out and was thinking x 15 - x 18 but this 6x is a nicer scope.

 

[FEENIX]

I'm looking at a scope that's a 6x24. My closest shots could be 50ish yds. Is 6x gonna be a nuisance at 50-60 yds on deer and hog? Now I do shoot much further out and was thinking x 15 - x 18 but this 6x is a nicer scope.

IIWY, I'd go variable that will cover both requirements, i.e. Burris Veracity 4-20x50 FFP (there are similar scopes in SFP, depending on your personal preference and intended purpose), if this is within your budget, but that's just me.

 

[bob4]

IIWY, I'd go variable that will cover both requirements, i.e. Burris Veracity 4-20x50 FFP (there are similar scopes in SFP, depending on your personal preference and intended purpose), if this is within your budget, but that's just me.

I posted that wrong.
Looking at a 6-24 x56

 

[trebark]

You would have no problem with a scope set at 6x shooting 50 yards. The spec you want to check when looking at scopes is field of view at 6x.

 

[FEENIX]

I posted that wrong.
Looking at a 6-24 x56

My original response still stands; the field of view is better at 4X than 6X for those closer shots as trebark noted.

 

[Barrelnut]

I've used 6x at 50 yards and in before. It is workable but not optimal by any means. It does take a little longer to find the animal in the scope. Non stationary targets are a bit more of a pain too. Never shot a pig, but the ones I've seen were always kinda hyper and moving around quite a bit. If I shot a lot at 50 yards and in, I would get a 3x or 4x on the low end.

 

[geo4061]

If your shots are not hurried 6x is not an issue. If you have to make quick shots or most of your shots are under 50 yards I am with Barrelnut( 3x or 4x).

 

[Krumfola]

If your shots are not hurried 6x is not an issue. If you have to make quick shots or most of your shots are under 50 yards I am with Barrelnut( 3x or 4x).

Agreed. In a practical hunting scenario 6x will do a lot more than most people believe. I've been running fixed 6x scopes for years and have never felt like more magnification was needed. I began with two Leupolds on different rifles, a 6x42 and a 6x36. I ended up keeping the 6x36 and getting an M1 turret installed. If you know your loads and hunt within reasonable distances, a 6x is more than able. Longest shot to date on a whitetail was at a layered 410 yards. One shot kill. I been able to stretch it out farther on 6"x6" square and 8" round hanging steel.

I just picked up a Sightron SII 6x42 in a trade and will keep boxed until I can acquire another rifle to put it on.

Personally, I just don't see the need for the latest $1000 optic with super zoom, illuminated reticle, range finder, etc. It just complicates things. Others may feel differently.

 

[bob4]

Thanks all. I'll have to think on this a bit more. My close in shots are in cut lanes mostly. Usually have the scope down all the way to 3.5. If the animal doesn't stop for a moment or 2 it would have to be a very fast shot and at that range I'm willing to bet I get busted for movement or sound.

 

[waltercrouse]

Agreed. In a practical hunting scenario 6x will do a lot more than most people believe. I've been running fixed 6x scopes for years and have never felt like more magnification was needed. I began with two Leupolds on different rifles, a 6x42 and a 6x36. I ended up keeping the 6x36 and getting an M1 turret installed. If you know your loads and hunt within reasonable distances, a 6x is more than able. Longest shot to date on a whitetail was at a layered 410 yards. One shot kill. I been able to stretch it out farther on 6"x6" square and 8" round hanging steel.

I just picked up a Sightron SII 6x42 in a trade and will keep boxed until I can acquire another rifle to put it on.

Personally, I just don't see the need for the latest $1000 optic with super zoom, illuminated reticle, range finder, etc. It just complicates things. Others may feel differently.

I use 6X fixed scopes on most of my rifles. I was able get a Leupold 6x42 at discount,when I was working at a gunshop. The company Leupold put your name on the scope. This is one of my best scopes. The japenese made weaver fix 6 scope are also very good.