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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
thoughts on max magnification for practical use
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<blockquote data-quote="ajhardle" data-source="post: 843777" data-attributes="member: 49861"><p>I actually have 2 24x Scopes mounted currently. The AR has one specifically for load development, but it so much fun, I haven't taken it off. The other is a 223 varmint rifle that shots half moa consistently. When it had the 16x power it also shot half moa, some 1/4moa. </p><p></p><p>Can I shoot groups just as small with the 16x? Just about. The smallest are maybe .10 smaller with 24x. Or my switch to lapua brass made the difference.</p><p></p><p>Can I see bullet holes with the 16x? No problem. In half decent condition, out to 300 yards.</p><p></p><p>Is it worth limiting my field of view and eye relief to shoot a "larger" target? My extreme long range rifle generates a good amount of energy, I like feeling safe behind the scope and confident I will witness that bullet impact.</p><p></p><p>Now, can I read the mirage as well? Right now, no. I've been meaning to poke a hole through the lenscap. Hopefully that will help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ajhardle, post: 843777, member: 49861"] I actually have 2 24x Scopes mounted currently. The AR has one specifically for load development, but it so much fun, I haven't taken it off. The other is a 223 varmint rifle that shots half moa consistently. When it had the 16x power it also shot half moa, some 1/4moa. Can I shoot groups just as small with the 16x? Just about. The smallest are maybe .10 smaller with 24x. Or my switch to lapua brass made the difference. Can I see bullet holes with the 16x? No problem. In half decent condition, out to 300 yards. Is it worth limiting my field of view and eye relief to shoot a "larger" target? My extreme long range rifle generates a good amount of energy, I like feeling safe behind the scope and confident I will witness that bullet impact. Now, can I read the mirage as well? Right now, no. I've been meaning to poke a hole through the lenscap. Hopefully that will help. [/QUOTE]
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