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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 602890" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>Dave...</p><p> </p><p>I'm thinking along the same lines. Savage in short action=light weight and a light weight optic.</p><p> </p><p>95% of my shooting is done at low power (the lowest setting on any scope I own) because the field of view and light transmission is better at low magnification. My LR shooting would be/will be very limited becaue there just isn't any place around here to do LRS... Maximum yardage without obstruction on our property in northern Michigan is around 300 yards, most shot opportunities range from 8 feet to 100 yards maximum.</p><p> </p><p>I can easly get by with a lower power lower priced optic (because it's apparent from perusing the ads for scopes of all brands, price is dictated on magnification more than any other attribute), with FFP coming in second....</p><p> </p><p>Frankly I can't remember a time where I've dialed my magnification above the low setting except when fiddling with a scope. All field use is on the low end.</p><p> </p><p>I suspect a 2x on the low end and 18x on the high would be fine for my uses.</p><p> </p><p>I have a Leupy 4.5x20x50 and 4.5 is a bit much.</p><p> </p><p>I looked at Len's offerings as far as pre-built rifles on his (attached to this forum) Internet site and all are what I would consider to be excessively heavy. Excellent shooters without a doubt, but I don't want to or need to lug an anchor around, which is maybe why I like a sidearm more, especially around here. My 44 magnum is very carryable and capable.</p><p> </p><p>We've been discussing a November hunt out west and one of my shooting partner's comment was..."You'll need an extra pack mule just to carrythat 'howitzer' you have"... referring to the 111-.338 Lapua.....</p><p> </p><p>Maybe I can con my wife into coming along..........................lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 602890, member: 39764"] Dave... I'm thinking along the same lines. Savage in short action=light weight and a light weight optic. 95% of my shooting is done at low power (the lowest setting on any scope I own) because the field of view and light transmission is better at low magnification. My LR shooting would be/will be very limited becaue there just isn't any place around here to do LRS... Maximum yardage without obstruction on our property in northern Michigan is around 300 yards, most shot opportunities range from 8 feet to 100 yards maximum. I can easly get by with a lower power lower priced optic (because it's apparent from perusing the ads for scopes of all brands, price is dictated on magnification more than any other attribute), with FFP coming in second.... Frankly I can't remember a time where I've dialed my magnification above the low setting except when fiddling with a scope. All field use is on the low end. I suspect a 2x on the low end and 18x on the high would be fine for my uses. I have a Leupy 4.5x20x50 and 4.5 is a bit much. I looked at Len's offerings as far as pre-built rifles on his (attached to this forum) Internet site and all are what I would consider to be excessively heavy. Excellent shooters without a doubt, but I don't want to or need to lug an anchor around, which is maybe why I like a sidearm more, especially around here. My 44 magnum is very carryable and capable. We've been discussing a November hunt out west and one of my shooting partner's comment was..."You'll need an extra pack mule just to carrythat 'howitzer' you have"... referring to the 111-.338 Lapua..... Maybe I can con my wife into coming along..........................lol [/QUOTE]
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