Should you learn to shoot on the lower powers vs the higher powers or does it matter. I ask because I have a 3.5X18X50 and even at 100yds I like shooting @18X. It's just something I have gotten use to. I guess what I'm asking is should I make myself shoot at say 10X @100? Is there any pros or cons about using higher powers at closer ranges? Any help from you guys would be great.
Rifle Scopes Question about variable power scopes
- Thread starter phillip61
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Practice for the intended purpose. If all you want to do is punch paper from a bench at 100 the x18 will be fine. Now if you are getting ready for big game hunt, you will find the field of view at x18 to be too small, in that case you will prob dial back to x8-x10 (that is where the proficiency at lower power comes in). Paper and steel from a fixed position, use whatever you are comfortable with.
Generally speaking, it's advisable to practice with the same equipment and setup you'll use in the event you're practicing for. I don't see any reason why it would be any different for shooting.
Joe
Joe
There isn't a right answer for that question, its a little too broad. Benchrest guys shooting for bughole groups at 100 usually shoot a lot higher that 18x, up to 30x-40x sometimes. At a carbine class, most guys are running a red dot or a 1-4x, and 3x is more than enough for quick precision engagements at 100 yards on man-sized targets. Magnification requirements are purely dictated by target size and field of view needs. The best way to err is on the side of less, as field of view is paramount on everything but benchrest comps. If I had to only own 1 scope for everything, it'd be a 2.5-10x. But again, target size is everything. With high resolution 10x glass and good eyesight, it is possible to see a reflective 1moa target (18.5") at 1 mile.
This is what I was getting at! Most people hunting in my area have a 3-9x but most hunt on 4x and never change power,its what THEY got use to doing.
A scope helps one see better, not shoot better.
