Rifle Scopes 10x or 20x for ranging

[sdom001]

Hello everyone.
I am about to purchase the Hawke sidewinder tactical scope to put on top of my Remy 700 .30-06. I will be using it mostly for hunting and long range target shooting. I can't decide between the 4.5-14x42 with 10x mil dot ranging or the 6.5-20x42 with 20x mil dot ranging. Is the 20x to powerful for ranging close up, say 100 yrds. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: 10x or 20x for ranging

The 20x would be easier to be more precise but both would work. Read as much as you can from others experiences with whatever scope you decide to go with. Are you set on a SFP reticle? Have you taken a look at the Vortex Viper PST?

 

[sdom001]

Re: 10x or 20x for ranging

I have but can't afford them.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: 10x or 20x for ranging

Take a look at the fixed power Super Snipers that should be coming out soon. You'll learn to appreciate matching turrets & reticles.

 

[bentbolt308]

Re: 10x or 20x for ranging

looking in to the swfa ss. might have to wait a short time to get it but i think it will be worth it when they come out.