What scope magnification do you like to shoot and why? Do you do your own thing or do you try to zoom so it is a true mildot at 10x so you can use chairgun etc.?
What scope magnification do you like to shoot and why?
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I almost always shoot at 6X because I want to find the target quickly but still be able to place the shot well. I occasionally turn the scope a little if I have to fit the pellet into a small opening. All but one of my guns are sighted in for 30 yards. I have a sticky label in the scope cover to give me holdover for shots less than 20 yards or more than 40.
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Of my 3 guns, 2 are used with holdover/under technique. Even though both those scopes go over 20x magnification I always leave them on 12x. I guess the reason is because that's where it feels best for me. My eyes are still functioning great & never need to change the magnification even to see things well at over 100 yards. My 3rd gun (gifted to me) was set up for scope clicking (extremely accurately) & calibrated at 10x magnification so I never change a thing.
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Shooting rings @ 50 and especially the 100 I like to zoom in with 45-50 = max power.
I like to see how the pellet chews the hole edge or how the group tears the paper.
I like to see how the pellet chews the hole edge or how the group tears the paper.
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For bench shooting? The highest power you have on that scope. Right now I have an Athlon ares 15-60 and it’s on 60x on my 13 yard cellar bench. Had a portable bench but had to make a heavy wood one that doesn’t transmit every breath. You can sight precisely every time. Wish I had it on my 22lr instead of a measly 20x for competition when I was participating.
For critter shooting? Drop them variables down low if still hunting , stand hunting etc crank it higher if time and a cooperative animal allows
For critter shooting? Drop them variables down low if still hunting , stand hunting etc crank it higher if time and a cooperative animal allows
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In FT comp guns always at 16X
My field guns match my binoculars being at 8x
Long range High power 25x or less
My field guns match my binoculars being at 8x
Long range High power 25x or less
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The only scope type competition I shoot is hunter class so 16X is what I use.
Offhand, too.
The PRod has a FFP 4.5-14 Tactical scope and it is mostly used there.
For big game hunting the Husqvarna .30-06 wears a 4-14X Leopold and it is kept at the high power.
Air pistol handguns use a 2X scope (when used).
The .223 TC pistol uses a 2-6X Bushnell for prairie rats..
Offhand, too.
The PRod has a FFP 4.5-14 Tactical scope and it is mostly used there.
For big game hunting the Husqvarna .30-06 wears a 4-14X Leopold and it is kept at the high power.
Air pistol handguns use a 2X scope (when used).
The .223 TC pistol uses a 2-6X Bushnell for prairie rats..
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highest power as i shoot tiny dots in the middle of quarter coin size bulls @ 30 to 50 yards
Right now i am working on the same 250 +25X score with a HW97 as i shoot with my Anchutes 8002 @ 30 yards . (currently at 180 / 190 and a few X's )
Right now i am working on the same 250 +25X score with a HW97 as i shoot with my Anchutes 8002 @ 30 yards . (currently at 180 / 190 and a few X's )
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I'm not a big magnification fan!
For farm pesting I'm usually in the 10 to 12 power range and for hunting it's usually 6 to 8 power for a larger field of view.
I might have different views if I was a paper puncher but that's not my thing. Only to sight in or confirm zero!
For farm pesting I'm usually in the 10 to 12 power range and for hunting it's usually 6 to 8 power for a larger field of view.
I might have different views if I was a paper puncher but that's not my thing. Only to sight in or confirm zero!
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I like anywhere from 10X to 16x depending on the range. I guess my favorite is 16X. But on my HW30 I get by with 7X..lol.
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I only use FFP scopes. Unless it's a Top Tier scope I typically use them a bit under full magnification because the eye box/eye relief is more forgiving.
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What scope gives you 80x magnification? Don't think I've ever seen one go that high, maybe a SPOTTING scope, but WOW!
EDIT: Just saw some 80x March scopes. Had no idea. Learn something new every day here, almost.
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The best offhand power for me, is probably 8x, but I usually leave my scopes between 10 to 12x. If l am going out hunting and I am using a SFP then I will set the power to what the reticle is calibrated for because it's one less mistake to make.
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When I said 6X I was talking about hunting/pesting. Bench shooting I crank it up as high as it goes. Mostly 24X but I also have a 32X and a 40X. Plinking I turn it up until my wobbling starts to annoy me. Somewhere in between.
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