Post by: jager on June 28, 2009, 12:11:16 PM
Okay...I've got a question for you modern firearm hunters.
What magnification scope do you use and what type of hunting do you use it for?
Post by: jackelope on June 28, 2009, 12:30:37 PM
3-9 has always served me just fine and some say the perfect scope for most everything is a fixed 6x.
Post by: boneaddict on June 28, 2009, 12:39:52 PM
Post by: batch on June 28, 2009, 12:42:58 PM
i've always used a 3-9x40 scope till this year. sold the gun and scope and now am running a 4-12x40 and a 4.5-14x40. we hunt rifle deer in eastern wa.:yeah: when you use higher magnifications it shows all your little movements more. i usually leave all my variables on 6x
3-9 has always served me just fine and some say the perfect scope for most everything is a fixed 6x.
Post by: jackelope on June 28, 2009, 12:47:31 PM
i would imagine it would be nice for working up a load for your rifle too if you're a reloader.
Post by: huntnphool on June 28, 2009, 12:54:58 PM
Post by: mossback91 on June 28, 2009, 01:21:04 PM
I would say that higher power scopes do sight in nicely jack!! easier to see the little circle your trying to hit!
Post by: huntnphool on June 28, 2009, 01:28:21 PM
Post by: Intruder on June 29, 2009, 08:35:11 AM
Post by: addicted on June 29, 2009, 08:42:39 AM
over here there is a large use of solid 6, 7, and 8x56 scopes over here.
i've been running a 3-12x56 for night hunting pigs and i find that anything over 5 or 6 power under 100 yards doesnt leave enough in the scope to contrast against in order to see the animal. having the ability to go up to 12 is nice because they are very picky abou the deer shot here with their strict heard control and having that little extra can be the difference between a schemall reh and a geist.
Post by: Bean Counter on June 29, 2009, 09:53:56 AM
Post by: Gobble on June 29, 2009, 09:56:53 AM
Post by: Huntbear on June 29, 2009, 09:58:17 AM
If you have good eyes, and you hunt the wetside, a fixed power is great, or a small variable. I know a guy uses a 2-7x32 on his 300 Savage, gets his deer every year.
If you are hunting east side, then you may want some higher magnification for the longer shots that will present themselves. Just remember, the more magnification, the heavier the scope usually.
Post by: Straight Shooter on June 29, 2009, 10:30:41 AM
Post by: jackelope on June 29, 2009, 10:36:54 AM
the other thing that irks me a little is my scope has the bullet drop reticle but the manual says it is only useful at full zoom...12x?
anyone else have this type reticle and is that limit normal?
Post by: addicted on June 29, 2009, 10:44:42 AM
Post by: Straight Shooter on June 29, 2009, 10:50:28 AM
it's interesting to me a lot of you guys saying the 3x is what you need for the short range stuff, while the 4-14 or 12 or whatever is considered usable for the long range stuff. is there that much difference between 3x and 4x? i'm using 4-12 simply because thats what i have. i've always used 3-9 and agree it's about perfect for deer hunting.
the other thing that irks me a little is my scope has the bullet drop reticle but the manual says it is only useful at full zoom...12x?
anyone else have this type reticle and is that limit normal?
I like the 3-9 because it's very common (and can usually find a good one at a good price)... and that's what I grew up using. IMO, the 3-9 and 3/4-12 are pretty much interchangeable. As far as your BDR being only accurate at 12x, I would liken that to the same type of math that's used on true mil-dots... calculated for 10x.
Post by: Steve C on June 29, 2009, 11:22:16 AM
Post by: jackelope on June 29, 2009, 11:35:11 AM
Post by: addicted on June 29, 2009, 11:46:35 AM
the drop reticle is there all the time...i guess i'm just overthinking things. :dunno:
no its a valid gripe(it must be cuz i have it) :chuckle:
Post by: Jamieb on July 01, 2009, 07:07:45 PM
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Post by: addicted on July 02, 2009, 07:04:35 AM
my Sako Mannlicher .308 for deer.
:drool: :drool: is a sako 75 A7. back when they had the forged recievers and handcarved stocks with palm ball?
Post by: bobcat on July 02, 2009, 07:53:44 AM
Post by: littlebuf on July 02, 2009, 09:47:50 AM
http://www.seattleguns.traffictestbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=5706
:drool: but i dont have the funds right now :'(
Post by: GoldTip on July 02, 2009, 11:28:01 AM
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Post by: adam.WI on July 05, 2009, 04:41:39 AM
i did have a 6-20x50 on my old yote gun, but i said i had that because trying to find a dog at 10 yards in the brush with a 6x forget it, only happened once and that was the end of that scope for me, sold it to my cousin and he loves it though. :dunno:
i guess perfection is how ever one sees it
Post by: AWS on July 05, 2009, 07:42:23 PM
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The wood stocked one is my coyote loaner/backup and has a 4.75x40mm Weaver Grand Slam.
AWS
Post by: demontang on July 17, 2009, 11:09:56 PM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on July 17, 2009, 11:33:00 PM
I always site in on 5 power and pretty much leave it there
Post by: ICEMAN on July 18, 2009, 06:21:54 AM
I like the extra light gathering qualities of a larger front objective. Plus, it looks cool.... ;)