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What is the advantage of low power scopes?
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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 597687" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>The other problem with a high power scope (not all scopes mind you) is the weight factor. I want a low weight when lugging across hill and dale, because I'm old and I like extra granola bars in the packpack.</p><p> </p><p>Higher power scopes in general are heavier..... You'll feel every extra ounce at the end of a long day.</p><p> </p><p>My cousin shoots without any scope, uses a peep sight.....<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />... and he's good with it.</p><p> </p><p>FFP scopes are certainly better, at a price of course.</p><p> </p><p>Good glass allows one to acquire the potential kill quickly and accurately and like I said previously, most times, I'm dialed down to 4.5.... especially at sunrise and dusk.</p><p> </p><p>You get too big on the objective and you'll have issues with mounting as far as the objective clearing the barrell one reason Leupy went to the V recess on the objective (not that I've ever tried one), I think they look...odd. </p><p> </p><p>My rule of thumb is I want the scope to sit as low as possible on the rail and still allow good eye relief and cheek weld on the firearm. In a woods shot you want to pull it up quick and be looking at what you want to shoot at in a split second so the low power allows a wider field of view for acquisition, at least for me, unlike a long range shot where you actually have time to adjust yourself and the firearm. To that end, a 50mm objective is as big as I want to go.</p><p> </p><p>None of that applies (I assume) on out west shooting where you could hang a Palomar on the rail because you have time to set up for a shot. I don't have that luxury in the woods up here. Most times, the quarry is there, and gone in a flash.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 597687, member: 39764"] The other problem with a high power scope (not all scopes mind you) is the weight factor. I want a low weight when lugging across hill and dale, because I'm old and I like extra granola bars in the packpack. Higher power scopes in general are heavier..... You'll feel every extra ounce at the end of a long day. My cousin shoots without any scope, uses a peep sight.....:D... and he's good with it. FFP scopes are certainly better, at a price of course. Good glass allows one to acquire the potential kill quickly and accurately and like I said previously, most times, I'm dialed down to 4.5.... especially at sunrise and dusk. You get too big on the objective and you'll have issues with mounting as far as the objective clearing the barrell one reason Leupy went to the V recess on the objective (not that I've ever tried one), I think they look...odd. My rule of thumb is I want the scope to sit as low as possible on the rail and still allow good eye relief and cheek weld on the firearm. In a woods shot you want to pull it up quick and be looking at what you want to shoot at in a split second so the low power allows a wider field of view for acquisition, at least for me, unlike a long range shot where you actually have time to adjust yourself and the firearm. To that end, a 50mm objective is as big as I want to go. None of that applies (I assume) on out west shooting where you could hang a Palomar on the rail because you have time to set up for a shot. I don't have that luxury in the woods up here. Most times, the quarry is there, and gone in a flash..... [/QUOTE]
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