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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Need new scope for 25-06 under $300. pentax? others?
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 696992" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>It seems to me you will be over-scoping this rifle at 20X. What max range does your wife shoot? if it's 500 yds or less, I recommend you drop down to 10-12X on the high end. Even at 1,000 yds, I think that 14X is enough magnification, unless your wife has vision problems like astigmatism. Going to higher magnification will sacrifice field of view and increase glare (reduce contrast).</p><p></p><p>At 10X, a 40 mm objective is viable for big game. A 40 mm scope will be lighter and more affordable than 50 mm, and it will be bright enough if the glass is decent. </p><p></p><p>Pentax scopes have bad glare. In addition to Weaver, I would look at Burris Fullfield II or E1 scopes in that price range. </p><p></p><p>If she is a longer range shooter, then you should increase your budget and look at other brands. At 20X the Pentax will have poor contrast in critical lighting conditions, like morning and afternoon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 696992, member: 34084"] It seems to me you will be over-scoping this rifle at 20X. What max range does your wife shoot? if it's 500 yds or less, I recommend you drop down to 10-12X on the high end. Even at 1,000 yds, I think that 14X is enough magnification, unless your wife has vision problems like astigmatism. Going to higher magnification will sacrifice field of view and increase glare (reduce contrast). At 10X, a 40 mm objective is viable for big game. A 40 mm scope will be lighter and more affordable than 50 mm, and it will be bright enough if the glass is decent. Pentax scopes have bad glare. In addition to Weaver, I would look at Burris Fullfield II or E1 scopes in that price range. If she is a longer range shooter, then you should increase your budget and look at other brands. At 20X the Pentax will have poor contrast in critical lighting conditions, like morning and afternoon. [/QUOTE]
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