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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Newbie Shooter no experience MOA vs Milrad
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<blockquote data-quote="westcliffe01" data-source="post: 1099840" data-attributes="member: 35183"><p>IF, the magnification of the fixed scope is suited to the task at hand, it brings a lot to the table:</p><p>Simplicity, ruggedness, better optical clarity, better light transmission, lower weight, smaller size. If the scope has a graduated reticle, it is automatically a "FFP" reticle since with no zoom ring, the subtentions always have the same value...</p><p></p><p>However, how often is a single field of view / magnification range perfect for the job ? I seldom want to give up a 3x or 4x magnification range. The exceptions are with limited range weapons. Muzzle loader, .22 or pellet gun. If you are not going to shoot much more than 130 yards, then having a 4x, 6x or 10x scope might be suitable. Just watch out for close in targets at 10x...</p><p></p><p>Snipers have used fixed 10x scopes with mil dot reticles for a long time. But usually they choose the conditions under which they engage and the shooting position. Today it seems to be variable power scopes more often than not. With modern design, the weight difference is not as much as it used to be either.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="westcliffe01, post: 1099840, member: 35183"] IF, the magnification of the fixed scope is suited to the task at hand, it brings a lot to the table: Simplicity, ruggedness, better optical clarity, better light transmission, lower weight, smaller size. If the scope has a graduated reticle, it is automatically a "FFP" reticle since with no zoom ring, the subtentions always have the same value... However, how often is a single field of view / magnification range perfect for the job ? I seldom want to give up a 3x or 4x magnification range. The exceptions are with limited range weapons. Muzzle loader, .22 or pellet gun. If you are not going to shoot much more than 130 yards, then having a 4x, 6x or 10x scope might be suitable. Just watch out for close in targets at 10x... Snipers have used fixed 10x scopes with mil dot reticles for a long time. But usually they choose the conditions under which they engage and the shooting position. Today it seems to be variable power scopes more often than not. With modern design, the weight difference is not as much as it used to be either. [/QUOTE]
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