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Title: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Cab on March 21, 2017, 06:25:23 PM
So I just moved from Maine a couple months ago and I was excited as can be to be in a state like WA to hunt! About 6months before I left Maine I bought a Vortex diamondback HP 2-8x32 scope for an old hunting rifle from my grandfather. In Maine you never get much of a shot over 75yards and most are in the 30yards or less range so a 2-8x32 was perfect. Well now I'm out here and I see the country and I'm starting to think that I might need a new rifle and scope. Just wanted to get some seasoned hunters options on this and if I'm ok with what I have for a scope or not.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: JoeE on March 21, 2017, 06:37:20 PM
2-8 is plenty. Most my rifles have 3-9 scopes. I used iron sights on a model 99 Savage my first few years hunting.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Bill W on March 21, 2017, 06:37:35 PM
I've shot a 3x9 for years.  Never missed a shot because of the scope.  There are those who will say you need higher power but your scope is good enough.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Cab on March 21, 2017, 06:40:05 PM
Thanks guys! I guess my big concern is the 32mm part should I being using a 40mm? Is it really going to hinder me with a 32mm?
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Taco280AI on March 21, 2017, 07:11:25 PM
No matter what variable I had, 2.5-10, 3-9, 4-12, 5.5-16.5 I usually hunted with it on 5 or 6x, so after a while I simply bought a fixed 6x and am sticking with them.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: JoeE on March 21, 2017, 07:34:50 PM


No. One of my rifles is a 3-9x33. I don't notice much of a difference between the 33 or 40mm scopes. I prefer a smaller more compact scope for all my hunting.

I also prefer a lower magnification 2x or 3x on my scopes in exchange for a higher 12x plus magnification. Your scope is fine for anywhere in this state.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Dan-o on March 21, 2017, 08:31:36 PM
I'd take your 2x2 Vortex Diamond back over a cheaper scope of higher magnification EVERY time.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Eric M on March 21, 2017, 10:09:04 PM
That scope is fine. The scope may not be as effective gathering light at beginning and end of legal shooting light. The power is fine until your eyes get old. Then you may want a little more magnification.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: gee_unit360 on March 21, 2017, 10:17:56 PM
No
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on March 22, 2017, 04:49:28 AM
Scope is fine.  You may want to invest in stainless and rainwear though!   :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Cab on March 22, 2017, 07:57:39 AM
Thanks guys I really appreciate all the feedback and noted on the stainless and rain gear ahaha!
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Bill W on March 22, 2017, 09:31:32 AM
My 3x9 Leupold is a 32mm objective as it's a compact scope mounted on a Win Featherweight.   Been using it since 1984 or 1985.  Just as bright as any other scope.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Firedogg on March 22, 2017, 02:56:41 PM
That 2-8x would go nicely on my .450 Bushmaster.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Bofire on March 23, 2017, 08:01:01 PM
 :)Oh come On Cab, you moved here and you need I say NEED a new rifle, you must have a big scope or you just aint it. So get out there and buy. Nice long range bolt gun and a great scope, and sling and case and ammo and rings and all kinda stuff. cuz its fun. now go.
What are you gonna buy next?
Carl
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Wacenturion on March 23, 2017, 08:24:03 PM
Have an older American made Burris Signature 2x8x32 variable on a 1964 Sako Mannlicher .308.  Have hunted with it for the past 25 plus years and never felt the need for more optics. :twocents:
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: Tiger1358 on March 27, 2017, 12:29:28 AM
Most people don't feel comfortable even with expensive high power European glass, so if you trust your scope and feel comfortable shooting a couple hundred yards, then you got nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: follow maggie on March 28, 2017, 10:10:30 AM
Welcome, Cab. You have plenty of scope. In all my years, I've never had to shoot more than 150 yards for an animal, even in Eastern Washington.  I hunted with a tasco same as yours for years before I broke it falling down a hill.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: 700xcr on March 28, 2017, 08:51:50 PM
Plenty of scope. I use a Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36mm on the 375 Ruger. Have used a Leupold VXIII 1.5-5x20mm on 338win for years. Had a Lyman All American 4x on the 300 H&H till it got cloudy, then went to a Leupold VX3 3.5-10x40mm.
Title: Re: 2-8x32 good enough?
Post by: TeacherMan on March 30, 2017, 11:28:12 AM
2-8 works good just depends on what you want your limitations to be... You are in a state that has unlimited potential for types of terrain and distance. My 45/70 has a Leupold 1-5 on it and it does well in brushy areas but I also own several guns with 6-20 or 5-20 scopes on them and LOVE them in some of the open country in Eastern WA. There are times that you just cant get closer than 500 yards because of a canyon, etc... and still want to take them  8)
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