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Opinions on optimal magnification for hunting out West
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<blockquote data-quote="orifdoc" data-source="post: 1996566" data-attributes="member: 115070"><p>Great question. Some of this depends on how much experience you have shooting/hunting through a scope. If you do all of your hunting with open or peep sights, I'd absolutely recommend something with a wide field of view. I used a 2-7X for many years and it did me fine out to 300-400 yards. These days, I'm more likely to use a 6.5x20, but I'm also routinely shooting way out past 400 yards. Up close, without a TON of hours looking though it, the field of view will be a significant handicap when shooting at 100-200 yards. Realistically, that's probably where 80% of the game is killed, even out here in the wide open spaces.</p><p></p><p>If you're hunting in timber, just remember to crank the magnification down to the low end. There's nothing so frustrating as missing a quick shot opportunity when you can't find the critter in the scope. If the animal is a ways off, you'll have plenty of time to dial up the magnification.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orifdoc, post: 1996566, member: 115070"] Great question. Some of this depends on how much experience you have shooting/hunting through a scope. If you do all of your hunting with open or peep sights, I'd absolutely recommend something with a wide field of view. I used a 2-7X for many years and it did me fine out to 300-400 yards. These days, I'm more likely to use a 6.5x20, but I'm also routinely shooting way out past 400 yards. Up close, without a TON of hours looking though it, the field of view will be a significant handicap when shooting at 100-200 yards. Realistically, that's probably where 80% of the game is killed, even out here in the wide open spaces. If you're hunting in timber, just remember to crank the magnification down to the low end. There's nothing so frustrating as missing a quick shot opportunity when you can't find the critter in the scope. If the animal is a ways off, you'll have plenty of time to dial up the magnification. [/QUOTE]
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