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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 821865" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>I have a few 6.5-20 scopes, but most wear the 4-16 range of magnification. I usually leave them on the least amount of magnification available for quick shots or closer shots that might present itself quickly. Makes for easier sight acquisition with a wider field of view. Also really helps my 10 year old find the target quicker. Then we can dial it up if needed for a long shot. </p><p> </p><p>While I use the high magnification for sighting in, I only dial it up once a target (animal) has been found, or to help check an animal I ma thinking of shooting. </p><p> </p><p>Be aware that kids usually cannot find the target nearly as easily as seasoned hunters who get a sense of point and shoot over time and experience. Even some adults I know cannot find a target (game animal) quickly enough on top magnification due to too little field of view and not enough experience with knowing where a rifle is pointing when they shoulder it.</p><p> </p><p>While 8-32 would be amazing on a prairie dog town, or a 600+ yard shot at a bedded or feeding animal, it makes sight acquisition tough on a relatively close (even 100 yds) and moving animal if you are not used to it or have a lot of field time behind a scope. Although I can hit a running jackrabbit at 30 yds. on 3 power which drives my brother crazy, I do not know if I could do that with an 8 power scope even at 50 yds.</p><p> </p><p>As for the kids, like I mentioned, a muzzle brake does wonders for recoil reduction for kids/women/recoil sensitive shooters. I even enjoy shooting more with them, even in marginally heavy calibers like my .270 Win. Look at the long range game shooters, they have brakes on 6.5 Creeds, .308s, 6mm Supers, etc. to aid in precise shooting. Plus, it gives kids bragging rights that they can shoot the big guns....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 821865, member: 68875"] I have a few 6.5-20 scopes, but most wear the 4-16 range of magnification. I usually leave them on the least amount of magnification available for quick shots or closer shots that might present itself quickly. Makes for easier sight acquisition with a wider field of view. Also really helps my 10 year old find the target quicker. Then we can dial it up if needed for a long shot. While I use the high magnification for sighting in, I only dial it up once a target (animal) has been found, or to help check an animal I ma thinking of shooting. Be aware that kids usually cannot find the target nearly as easily as seasoned hunters who get a sense of point and shoot over time and experience. Even some adults I know cannot find a target (game animal) quickly enough on top magnification due to too little field of view and not enough experience with knowing where a rifle is pointing when they shoulder it. While 8-32 would be amazing on a prairie dog town, or a 600+ yard shot at a bedded or feeding animal, it makes sight acquisition tough on a relatively close (even 100 yds) and moving animal if you are not used to it or have a lot of field time behind a scope. Although I can hit a running jackrabbit at 30 yds. on 3 power which drives my brother crazy, I do not know if I could do that with an 8 power scope even at 50 yds. As for the kids, like I mentioned, a muzzle brake does wonders for recoil reduction for kids/women/recoil sensitive shooters. I even enjoy shooting more with them, even in marginally heavy calibers like my .270 Win. Look at the long range game shooters, they have brakes on 6.5 Creeds, .308s, 6mm Supers, etc. to aid in precise shooting. Plus, it gives kids bragging rights that they can shoot the big guns.... [/QUOTE]
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