for my uses at 50 - 600 yards what power variable would be better for me? most shooting will be done closer....... 50- 100 yards but 200-400 yards are used as well. sometimes out to 600 yards but not much further. hunting is the main use for this optic with a side order of fun on the ranch. i cant decide between a 2.5-10x vortex pst but am now looking hard at 4-16x vortex pst. can you help?
Rifle Scopes 2.5-10x or 4-16x for me?
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Re: 2.5-10x or 4-16x for me?
i went with a 4-16x ffp, and then a warne ramp mount with a burris fastfire for the close shots
i went with a 4-16x ffp, and then a warne ramp mount with a burris fastfire for the close shots
Re: 2.5-10x or 4-16x for me?
Its my firt scope so I don't really know. I think I will want a ffp. I thought all the pst's were ffp? And yes, I was going to mount a red dot for 0-50 yards. So I guess what I'm asking is.........is 4x being the lowest magnification level on the 4-16x.......is that too much scope for most of my use bieng 200 yards or closer most of the time? Keeping in mind I will want/need to go further sometimes.
Its my firt scope so I don't really know. I think I will want a ffp. I thought all the pst's were ffp? And yes, I was going to mount a red dot for 0-50 yards. So I guess what I'm asking is.........is 4x being the lowest magnification level on the 4-16x.......is that too much scope for most of my use bieng 200 yards or closer most of the time? Keeping in mind I will want/need to go further sometimes.
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I know. It keeps getting sugested to me. It looks great. I would most likley take it ever the vortex' but the lack of illumination is a deal breaker for me. This will be used mostley for night preditor control. Its a shame swfa won't offer illumination on those.
I know. It keeps getting sugested to me. It looks great. I would most likley take it ever the vortex' but the lack of illumination is a deal breaker for me. This will be used mostley for night preditor control. Its a shame swfa won't offer illumination on those.
Re: 2.5-10x or 4-16x for me?
10X will work fine for 600 yards......i'd much rather have the 2.5 if was using it closer in. 4x at 50 yards is no bueno, IMO
10X will work fine for 600 yards......i'd much rather have the 2.5 if was using it closer in. 4x at 50 yards is no bueno, IMO
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The illumination on many cheaper scopes is poor, often far too bright. May want to look at some of the Trijicon scopes with tritium/fiberoptic illumination if hunting at night with standard scope is priority.
The illumination on many cheaper scopes is poor, often far too bright. May want to look at some of the Trijicon scopes with tritium/fiberoptic illumination if hunting at night with standard scope is priority.
Re: 2.5-10x or 4-16x for me?
Right now i have a scope that is a fixed 4 and its fine at like 60 yards and with him getting a red dot for 0-50 or 0-60 he should be fine with the 4-16 imho
Right now i have a scope that is a fixed 4 and its fine at like 60 yards and with him getting a red dot for 0-50 or 0-60 he should be fine with the 4-16 imho
Re: 2.5-10x or 4-16x for me?
I think you'll find 10X on the top end allot more or a hinderance than 4X on the bottom. Get the 4-16X, if all else is equal. The 2.5-10 will do the job good enough if there's considerable savings to be had, or better features.
I think you'll find 10X on the top end allot more or a hinderance than 4X on the bottom. Get the 4-16X, if all else is equal. The 2.5-10 will do the job good enough if there's considerable savings to be had, or better features.
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2.5-10x if you are going to use if for hunting. That is plenty for out to 600 yards too. You will appreciate the lower magnification for hunting and moving targets.
2.5-10x if you are going to use if for hunting. That is plenty for out to 600 yards too. You will appreciate the lower magnification for hunting and moving targets.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2.5-10x if you are going to use if for hunting. That is plenty for out to 600 yards too. You will appreciate the lower magnification for hunting and moving targets. </div></div> thank you. That is what I was asking. So the 4x for a moving target at 100 yards cann be a lttle much huh?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2.5-10x if you are going to use if for hunting. That is plenty for out to 600 yards too. You will appreciate the lower magnification for hunting and moving targets. </div></div> thank you. That is what I was asking. So the 4x for a moving target at 100 yards cann be a lttle much huh?
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4X on a moving target at 100 yards is a piece of cake, provided you can hit a mover at 100 yards. I think either power choice would be fine. Really depends on which scopes you're looking at, and how small a target you are looking to hit at 600 yards. If you are comparing that power in same scope manufacturer and the weight difference isn't too bad I would choose the 4-16X.
4X on a moving target at 100 yards is a piece of cake, provided you can hit a mover at 100 yards. I think either power choice would be fine. Really depends on which scopes you're looking at, and how small a target you are looking to hit at 600 yards. If you are comparing that power in same scope manufacturer and the weight difference isn't too bad I would choose the 4-16X.
Re: 2.5-10x or 4-16x for me?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nfoley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">4X on a moving target at 100 yards is a piece of cake, provided you can hit a mover at 100 yards. I think either power choice would be fine. Really depends on which scopes you're looking at, and how small a target you are looking to hit at 600 yards. If you are comparing that power in same scope manufacturer and the weight difference isn't too bad I would choose the 4-16X. </div></div> great. I think I will. I have anouther contender now as I am sorting through the 9 page weaver tactical 3-15x thread. I wonder how the weavers illumination does in the dead of night.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nfoley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">4X on a moving target at 100 yards is a piece of cake, provided you can hit a mover at 100 yards. I think either power choice would be fine. Really depends on which scopes you're looking at, and how small a target you are looking to hit at 600 yards. If you are comparing that power in same scope manufacturer and the weight difference isn't too bad I would choose the 4-16X. </div></div> great. I think I will. I have anouther contender now as I am sorting through the 9 page weaver tactical 3-15x thread. I wonder how the weavers illumination does in the dead of night.
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I'd think the Weaver 3-15 would be the perfect compromise...increased FOV at 3x with 15x of top-end magnification.
$699 IIRC from SWFA, but if you can find a lower price online by doing a search they will hold good to their 110% price match.
I'd think the Weaver 3-15 would be the perfect compromise...increased FOV at 3x with 15x of top-end magnification.
$699 IIRC from SWFA, but if you can find a lower price online by doing a search they will hold good to their 110% price match.
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I have been using 4x14's on my hunting rifles for some time now and think they are just about perfect for me. I do most of my hunting in the western part of our country so the lower end doesn't get a whole lot of use, but I have found it to be OK in the dark timber. Good hunting.
I have been using 4x14's on my hunting rifles for some time now and think they are just about perfect for me. I do most of my hunting in the western part of our country so the lower end doesn't get a whole lot of use, but I have found it to be OK in the dark timber. Good hunting.
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