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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="WildRose" data-source="post: 1121045" data-attributes="member: 30902"><p>You're moving the same amount whether you have a 4x or 30x scope. It's just that at higher magnifications we notice it more and a lot of guys will then try to fight it more causing them to get into a spiral that is self defeating.</p><p></p><p>Also, just because your scope will dial up to 20-25x or more doesn't mean you need to.</p><p></p><p>It's nice to have the extra power if for no other reason than to save you having to carry a spotter or big pair of binos but I try hard to remember to dial it back a bit when it's time to shoot. Rarely do you actually need more than 10x to get it done.</p><p></p><p>The only time I've found myself flat having too much scope was on my Africa trip. The 6.5-20x50 MKIV was just too much for the short range stuff in the bush.</p><p></p><p>A guy would be hard pressed though to have too much magnification in a real hunting situation if they have a 3-4.5x on the bottom end.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WildRose, post: 1121045, member: 30902"] You're moving the same amount whether you have a 4x or 30x scope. It's just that at higher magnifications we notice it more and a lot of guys will then try to fight it more causing them to get into a spiral that is self defeating. Also, just because your scope will dial up to 20-25x or more doesn't mean you need to. It's nice to have the extra power if for no other reason than to save you having to carry a spotter or big pair of binos but I try hard to remember to dial it back a bit when it's time to shoot. Rarely do you actually need more than 10x to get it done. The only time I've found myself flat having too much scope was on my Africa trip. The 6.5-20x50 MKIV was just too much for the short range stuff in the bush. A guy would be hard pressed though to have too much magnification in a real hunting situation if they have a 3-4.5x on the bottom end. [/QUOTE]
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