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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1417426" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>A lot of this will depend on what you consider to be 'long range'. Statistically, most shots taken on game in the U.S. are 300 yards and under. Now, if you're one of the very small percentage who consider themselves to be prepared and precise enough to shoot beyond this range then you need the better scopes available with the higher power range. </p><p></p><p>I hunt in the 0 to 800 yard range most of the time so I find that 18x is sufficient to make those shot consistently. If you feel handicapped then you could consider going to the 25x. You state that weight in not necessarily a factor, although given the weights of the scopes you mention, they are sincerely heavier than necessary. </p><p></p><p>I have been using the Swarovski Z5 3.5-18 x 44 BRX on about 75% of the hunting rifle builds. These scope are in the 16 oz. weight range as compared to the others weighing in at 26oz, up to the ATACR at 39oz. I see no reason to carry the extra weight when the quality is comparable with a lighter scope. The price is better also.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1417426, member: 27307"] A lot of this will depend on what you consider to be 'long range'. Statistically, most shots taken on game in the U.S. are 300 yards and under. Now, if you're one of the very small percentage who consider themselves to be prepared and precise enough to shoot beyond this range then you need the better scopes available with the higher power range. I hunt in the 0 to 800 yard range most of the time so I find that 18x is sufficient to make those shot consistently. If you feel handicapped then you could consider going to the 25x. You state that weight in not necessarily a factor, although given the weights of the scopes you mention, they are sincerely heavier than necessary. I have been using the Swarovski Z5 3.5-18 x 44 BRX on about 75% of the hunting rifle builds. These scope are in the 16 oz. weight range as compared to the others weighing in at 26oz, up to the ATACR at 39oz. I see no reason to carry the extra weight when the quality is comparable with a lighter scope. The price is better also. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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