I typically use 20x at 100 yards, and at 50 for that matter. If I’m using my 6-36x Razor, then I go higher.
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What power x are you using for 100 yards?
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I use the least amount of magnification as I can as long as I can easily see my POI as I find less magnification shows less movement than higher magnification from me the shooter.
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From a good restI use the maximum magnification that I can, so long as mirage isn't an issue. From a jackass position, I'll drop magnification to where I can see the realistic effect of my wobble - is it all within the target or am I bumbling everywhere? If I had to pick a fixed magnification, something around 10x is pretty optimal for 100 yards except for bench shooting.
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I am dual purposing my Falcon 10-50x60 between my Impact MK2 @ 100 and my PB @ 300-500 M.
At 50 meters 35-40 power, at 100 meters 45-50 power.
I like to zoom in to a ring very center.
At 50 meters 35-40 power, at 100 meters 45-50 power.
I like to zoom in to a ring very center.
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Highest power rifle i have is 14 FPE .22 so that is what i use . OOPS forgot i have an AA bullpup with an electronic gizmo in it to control everything and that devise has 3 power settings in it , but i have never seen the need to move it from low setting where it came new in the box . which is still 14 FPE .
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Personally I run ARKEN 6-24×50mm ffp epl4 or epl hunter. For 100 yard I prefer 20x magnification. ARKEN offer tremendous value in glass clarity compared to any scope under 1k dollars. I have tried many brands over the years and Arken has proven to be the most optically clear for the dollar and after buying 10 scopes from them, I have not had a single issues or a scope that wasn't good. Their quality control is on point.
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I have the newer ones with the bigger knobs and ffp. They work great for me shooting birds at dairies. The knobs are a little stiff until uesd some. How much you paying?
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A good fishing reel and some Big Five pellet rifles,I think I paid close to $350 for all of them, the thing is I do not use them,so it is a great deal.
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I do most of my shooting with iron sights within 60-75 yards. My scoped air rifles are 3x9 and 4x12. I don't shoot much paper other than sighting in and getting a handle on trajectory. 6x-8x works fine @100 yards on paper and is best for hunting and plinking. Too much magnification limits FOV and causes range estimation problems. I've never seen any real advantages in higher magnification for everyday airgun shooting.
I suppose a target shooter might take advantage of a higher magnification. A rested rifle is a completely different ball game. In the field with moving game shooting offhand or with an improvised rest too much magnification is a huge hindrance IMHO.
The scope on my varmint rifle is 4.5-20. I ran it up to 15x for a few shots at Prarie dogs at 500+ yards (rifle supported on a bipod from prone position). Other than that one time i don't think I've ever taken a shot at a target past about 10x. The air rifles stay at 4x-6x and rarely do I feel the need for more magnification. Once in a while I'll dial it up to get a good look at the target. But I'll generally dial it back down to 6x to shoot.
The smaller the target looks the smaller my error and the better I time the trigger with my movements. For a guy that shoots from a bench or from some type of support that may not hold true. For me, even from a bench rested rifle I've never seen an advantage to higher magnification at 100 yards.
I suppose a target shooter might take advantage of a higher magnification. A rested rifle is a completely different ball game. In the field with moving game shooting offhand or with an improvised rest too much magnification is a huge hindrance IMHO.
The scope on my varmint rifle is 4.5-20. I ran it up to 15x for a few shots at Prarie dogs at 500+ yards (rifle supported on a bipod from prone position). Other than that one time i don't think I've ever taken a shot at a target past about 10x. The air rifles stay at 4x-6x and rarely do I feel the need for more magnification. Once in a while I'll dial it up to get a good look at the target. But I'll generally dial it back down to 6x to shoot.
The smaller the target looks the smaller my error and the better I time the trigger with my movements. For a guy that shoots from a bench or from some type of support that may not hold true. For me, even from a bench rested rifle I've never seen an advantage to higher magnification at 100 yards.
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Because you asked for 100 yard target shooting…
I use the most I can get. That would currently be 30x on one rifle and 50x on another.
When paper target shooting, I don’t need to worry about field of view and all that. I want to aim at the smallest point I can aim at.
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i have shot a lot of .25-.300 100 yd groups with a 14x, and a ton of pd out to 500+
unless you are to compete 14x is all you need to 200-300 for targets.
unless you are to compete 14x is all you need to 200-300 for targets.
I almost always use 10 or 12x, and normally in a fixed power scope. I very rarely use a 4-16X scope on high power, but tend to like lower power.
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At 100 I'm usually maxxed out on whatever scope, so probably 24x on the guns I use at that distance.
I have used lower zoom and my accuracy isn't much different unless I can't clearly see where my group is. But I figure if I can zoom in for a better view, why not for a more enjoyable experience.
For a moving target I use less zoom so I don't lose sight of the quarry.
I have used lower zoom and my accuracy isn't much different unless I can't clearly see where my group is. But I figure if I can zoom in for a better view, why not for a more enjoyable experience.
For a moving target I use less zoom so I don't lose sight of the quarry.
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At 100yards I use 50X on my Athlon Ares ETR GEN2 UHD 15-60x56. Lower if heat mirage distorts the image too much. Variable power allows you to adjust to conditions. With a fixed power scope you're stuck...
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Got the same scope on my ZELOS for now. Only used so far in my basement.
When I was shooting 1000 yard f class had the Sightron S3 10-60 . I never got to use it much more than about mid 30s x
because of mirage. I always regretted selling so that’s how I ended up with the Athlon
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For paper targets (edit - when shooting BR) I put the magnification at whatever highest magnification the scope doesn't dim out too much on. For a target scope that is low 40's magnification for my old eyes.
Off bucket and sticks when shooting steel I like 22x because the image doesn't appear to be magnified so much that it looks as wobbly as 25x-30x, the IQ is still bright, eyebox is slightly more generous, as well as the FOV wider.
Off bucket and sticks when shooting steel I like 22x because the image doesn't appear to be magnified so much that it looks as wobbly as 25x-30x, the IQ is still bright, eyebox is slightly more generous, as well as the FOV wider.
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Wobbles are the reason I use 8-power binoculars. Even with a tall tripod, I can see wobbles when shooting my rifles at a higher power.
I remember many years ago, I had fewer wobbles shooting off -hand,I also think practice shooting off-hand makes all your shooting better.
I remember many years ago, I had fewer wobbles shooting off -hand,I also think practice shooting off-hand makes all your shooting better.
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For offhand I go down to 12x-15x on a normal FFP scope, except for the Athlon Helos G2 2-12, because I can go down to 6x or so and see the reticle well.
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I think that is great,I wobble more,I think the most I can use is 7-8 power.
I know what you mean about the reticle; some scopes are too thin, plus some blend in with the background too much.I never believed in a lighted reticle,I think my view may be changing on them
I know what you mean about the reticle; some scopes are too thin, plus some blend in with the background too much.I never believed in a lighted reticle,I think my view may be changing on them
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