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<blockquote data-quote="budlight" data-source="post: 36195" data-attributes="member: 2939"><p>I've been spoiled by my 5.5 x 22.5 and 6 X 24 power target scopes 56mm.</p><p></p><p>So when I needed a needed a scope for my .458 I just ordered a 2.8 X10 44mm objective. Right off the first thing that I noted is I never used it down below 6x even on @120 yard shots.</p><p></p><p>I just like to see the bullet impact and the dust fly off their hide where you have the cross hairs. </p><p></p><p>I only use three bullets, 405 gr barnes x and the 510 round nose in solids and soft points.</p><p></p><p>Years ago before the .400 plus rules in most of the African countries for dangerous game. My Dad hunted with a 300 win mag and took quite a few cape buffalo. In my opinion the 416's and 458 are hard to beat. I'm not really familiar with your caliber. So I would suggest trying a few scopes and maybe you see what I'm talking about. At least 44 mm to have a larger field of view. You might also be taking some 250+ yard shots at grazzing animals and then you will wish you had 10+ power.</p><p></p><p>[ 10-04-2004: Message edited by: budlight ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="budlight, post: 36195, member: 2939"] I've been spoiled by my 5.5 x 22.5 and 6 X 24 power target scopes 56mm. So when I needed a needed a scope for my .458 I just ordered a 2.8 X10 44mm objective. Right off the first thing that I noted is I never used it down below 6x even on @120 yard shots. I just like to see the bullet impact and the dust fly off their hide where you have the cross hairs. I only use three bullets, 405 gr barnes x and the 510 round nose in solids and soft points. Years ago before the .400 plus rules in most of the African countries for dangerous game. My Dad hunted with a 300 win mag and took quite a few cape buffalo. In my opinion the 416's and 458 are hard to beat. I'm not really familiar with your caliber. So I would suggest trying a few scopes and maybe you see what I'm talking about. At least 44 mm to have a larger field of view. You might also be taking some 250+ yard shots at grazzing animals and then you will wish you had 10+ power. [ 10-04-2004: Message edited by: budlight ] [/QUOTE]
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