Rifle Scopes Fixed or variable power scope for 5-600 yds

[Doughtdawg]

Just been looking around at scopes and have been interested in the ss but not sure if a fixed power would work for me. I'm thinking either the 10 or 12 power for $299. I'll mostly be target shooting but possibly hunting over a 300 yd field a couple days a year.
Thanks.
Alan

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Fixed or variable power scope for 5-600 yds

then a fixed 10x or 12x will work fine... only time you really need a variable is when you might want to turn it down for a quick shot... such as hunting in wooded areas... I hunted for 20yrs w/ a fixed SS 10x... hunting from a tree stand

 

[para1505]

Re: Fixed or variable power scope for 5-600 yds

10x will be fine, I would try to get the HD you will not be disappointed. I am ordering my 2nd one.

 

[Sonic Crack]

Re: Fixed or variable power scope for 5-600 yds

ive got the $300 10x on my M1A, No prob w it at all. glass isnt the clearest ive seen but I knew that going in. Adj are great and I really like the rear obj adj. I goofed on mine and got moa turrets, should of got mill to match reticul

 

[Jethro3898]

Re: Fixed or variable power scope for 5-600 yds

If all of your shots will be that far (300 to 500+ yards) you could use just about any power you want. Field of view on a 12x scope at 300 should be pretty forgiving for deer/game hunting.

I've hunted for years with a 3-9x50mm scope and always found myself cranking the power up for any shot over 100 yards if I had the time.

Where I'm from 300+ yard shots on deer are pretty unheard of.