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#Post#: 21--------------------------------------------------
Scope magnifications
By: Chuckshooter Date: March 4, 2012, 7:59 am
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I have a 4x12x40 for my groundhog rifle. I was thinking this
will have to do for some of my stretched out shots. I was
wondering how much more I would gain by going to a 6x18x50?
#Post#: 24--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scope magnifications
By: Yote59 Date: March 9, 2012, 1:52 pm
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Welcome to the forum....glad you signed up. Concerning
magnification....I currently shoot 4-16x50. I really like this
magnification...and the 50mm gathers light very well in low
light. Bumping up magnification from 4-12 to 4-18 will be a big
jump. I think you will be very pleased with the results.
#Post#: 34--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scope magnifications
By: Bwana J Date: March 10, 2012, 9:03 am
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I use a 6.5x20x50 Simmons Whitetail Classic and really am
pleased with it. As long as you have a solid rest higher
magnification can be a good thing but you'll be able to see your
heartbeats in the scope ;D.
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Re: Scope magnifications
By: Yote59 Date: March 10, 2012, 9:09 pm
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[quote author=Bwana J link=topic=13.msg34#msg34 date=1331391789]
I use a 6.5x20x50 Simmons Whitetail Classic and really am
pleased with it. As long as you have a solid rest higher
magnification can be a good thing but you'll be able to see your
heartbeats in the scope ;D.
[/quote]
I agree.....my 4-16x50 does a great job @ 16 power....but you do
need to use some stixs or bipod.
#Post#: 909--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scope magnifications
By: Rem700 Date: December 13, 2012, 8:55 am
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I'm a fan of magnification, some guys aren't. I don't go lower
than a 3x9 on deer rifles that i walk/push with, but my LHR
rifle which i use when i still hunt has a 5x20 on in. I would
rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
#Post#: 910--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scope magnifications
By: rabbit fingers Date: December 13, 2012, 9:20 am
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I suppose it depends what cartridge you shoot and how far. I
like to see my hits so will use the max magnification that
allows that. With a solid rest and light recoiling rifle
@25power would be my preferance.
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Re: Scope magnifications
By: Yote59 Date: December 13, 2012, 12:12 pm
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[quote author=Rem700 link=topic=13.msg909#msg909
date=1355410540]
I'm a fan of magnification, some guys aren't. I don't go lower
than a 3x9 on deer rifles that i walk/push with, but my LHR
rifle which i use when i still hunt has a 5x20 on in. I would
rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
[/quote]
I totally agree....3x9 is the lowest I will own. I use a
4-16X50 on my 22-250. Most coyote kills are between 6-12 power
for me...but it's good to know I have some zoom left if I need
it.
#Post#: 1206--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scope magnifications
By: USARMORER Date: December 20, 2012, 6:19 pm
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I run:
3x9x40
4-12x42
6-24x50~Gernerally go no higher than 12x
Mostly depends on the calibre.
#Post#: 1209--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scope magnifications
By: BHB Date: December 20, 2012, 7:00 pm
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I run:
3x9x50 for deer
6.5x20x50 for groundhogs
40x for benchrest
45x for groundhog matches
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Re: Scope magnifications
By: GT27 Date: December 23, 2012, 8:40 pm
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I use 3x9's on all of my hunting rifles,but as I'm getting older
I put a 6x24x50 on my Savage 17 Hummer !
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