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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Is 16X REALLY the max usable magnification?
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 62041" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>DixieFreedom,</p><p></p><p>It all depends on the conditions in your area.</p><p></p><p>Up here in Montana, it is generally very dry and on a calm day with cloud cover and temps in teh 40 to 70 degree range you could use a 25x scope to full benefit.</p><p></p><p>Now if it was a clear day, the mirage would be very intense even on a cool 40 degree day and yes you would be limited to around 15 to 16x.</p><p></p><p>Most feel that mirage is caused by heat which is not always the case. Some of the heaviest mirage I have shot in has been in temps around zero to 20 degrees when the sun is intense.</p><p></p><p>The nice thing with a quality variable, if the conditions allow it you can use full power, if they do not you can drop down to 15 or 16x and still shoot.</p><p></p><p>With a straight 16x, you are left with only one option.</p><p></p><p>I personally find 16x plenty of magnification to shoot out to 1000 yards even on rock chuck size game. If the scope is quality it will suprise you how well a 16x will let you see at even 1000 yards.</p><p></p><p>You just have to get used to it if your used to shooting a +20x scope.</p><p></p><p>Good Shooting!!</p><p></p><p>Kirby Allen(50)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 62041, member: 10"] DixieFreedom, It all depends on the conditions in your area. Up here in Montana, it is generally very dry and on a calm day with cloud cover and temps in teh 40 to 70 degree range you could use a 25x scope to full benefit. Now if it was a clear day, the mirage would be very intense even on a cool 40 degree day and yes you would be limited to around 15 to 16x. Most feel that mirage is caused by heat which is not always the case. Some of the heaviest mirage I have shot in has been in temps around zero to 20 degrees when the sun is intense. The nice thing with a quality variable, if the conditions allow it you can use full power, if they do not you can drop down to 15 or 16x and still shoot. With a straight 16x, you are left with only one option. I personally find 16x plenty of magnification to shoot out to 1000 yards even on rock chuck size game. If the scope is quality it will suprise you how well a 16x will let you see at even 1000 yards. You just have to get used to it if your used to shooting a +20x scope. Good Shooting!! Kirby Allen(50) [/QUOTE]
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