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Perfered scope for LR
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1213199" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I prefer something around 3 to 6x by 14 to 20x on the big end with good glass, crisp clicks on the turrets that track well and can return to the exact POI every time it is changed. </p><p></p><p>I have an 8x25x50 and most of the time in hunting situations it is to much (Mirage and movement)</p><p>and I have to crank the power down. it is very good at extreme distance as long as conditions are good and I have a very good rest/position.</p><p></p><p>I have used the 32x target scopes for long range target matches and still prefer something with less power. (Just Me)</p><p></p><p>So my recommendation would be a variable scope with a 50 to 55 mm objective, 30mm tube (More</p><p>adjustment range) in 14 to 20 power.</p><p></p><p>With the new line of laser range finders (A must for longer shots) I don't see the need for front focal plane scopes any more, and they are more expensive. (Again, just my opinion) I have lots of Mill Dot reticles and no longer use them to range with because the laser range finders are more accurate.</p><p></p><p>There are good scopes for $400.00 but they are not consistent from one to the next (They vary in performance) and recommend looking for something from $600.00 up. you will have to decide how far you are willing to go. But,you don't have to spend $3500.00 to find a scope that will do the job</p><p>if you look at as many as you can.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1213199, member: 2736"] I prefer something around 3 to 6x by 14 to 20x on the big end with good glass, crisp clicks on the turrets that track well and can return to the exact POI every time it is changed. I have an 8x25x50 and most of the time in hunting situations it is to much (Mirage and movement) and I have to crank the power down. it is very good at extreme distance as long as conditions are good and I have a very good rest/position. I have used the 32x target scopes for long range target matches and still prefer something with less power. (Just Me) So my recommendation would be a variable scope with a 50 to 55 mm objective, 30mm tube (More adjustment range) in 14 to 20 power. With the new line of laser range finders (A must for longer shots) I don't see the need for front focal plane scopes any more, and they are more expensive. (Again, just my opinion) I have lots of Mill Dot reticles and no longer use them to range with because the laser range finders are more accurate. There are good scopes for $400.00 but they are not consistent from one to the next (They vary in performance) and recommend looking for something from $600.00 up. you will have to decide how far you are willing to go. But,you don't have to spend $3500.00 to find a scope that will do the job if you look at as many as you can. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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