Rifle Scopes Is a 1-4x enough ?

[Longbow_06]

Hi Guys....

I'm picking up a 20inch fluted barrel AR, 1 in 8 twist rifle.

The longest shot I intend to make with this is 500 yards. All shots will probably be onto paper, with the odd Coyote thrown in on the off chance.

I'm thinking of picking up the new Vortex PST 1-4x for the rifle, but I'm concerned that there will not be enough magnification for the longer shots.

What do you guys think.....

Thanks....

Lee.

 

[BiggerStick47]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

It will work, but I prefer to have 2x magnification per 100 yards. A 2.5-10x32 NF would be perfect IMO.

 

[BCP]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

I agree, get something 2.5-10 instead. 1-4 won't be enough especially if paper is your main interest.

 

[Bronco]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

I like my 1-4's, but for paper at 500 I agree with the others, 2.5-10 NF or a USO 1.8-10.

 

[dmg308]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

At those distances steel yes paper no.

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">At those distances steel yes paper no. </div></div>
I agree. I love my 1-4x but it has a place and shooting paper is not the purpose of my scope so I would agree with what the others posted and get something higher.

 

[Prairie Dog Dundee]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

When field testing the new SWFA SS 1-4 HD I shot both scopes out to 800 yards. Link to review
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2245510&page=1

If you want more magnification I'd suggest the SS 3-9X42 scope for a SPR rifle. I'm very happy with the ones on my LMT MWS and M1A NM.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-Scopes-C1719.aspx

 

[eleaf]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

The SS 3-9x42 ffp mil/mil would be great for paper at that range, as would the Bushnell Elite 4200 3-12x44 ffp mil/mil.

 

[CanPopper]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

Get the upcoming Premier or S&B 1-8's. That will definitely be enough for both near and far.

 

[SniperCJ]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

Ya, what they said. You might get away with 8X at the top, but no less.

 

[salmonaxe]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

Personally I like to go big on magnification. That way I don't have to rely so much on spotter information. Also it gives better feedback if my position sucks.

From my experience with a 1-4x scope, I just found that 1x never really is like true 1x. Even on scopes like the Short Dot. Only thing that came close is that accupoint with the 30mm tube and green triangle. So, I'd always end up dialing up to 1.2 for short engagement distances. Otherwise, trying both eyes open on these 1x scopes would just look wonky. 1.2 was enough mag for my visual perception to toss away the image created by my left eye.

My 2.5-10 NXS is a rad scope. Perfect match for my 300 whisper carbine.

I run 3.5-15x50 NXS on my SPR's but they also have piggybacked Reddots. Kinda funny since I run a fixed 10x ST10 on my 5R. But that's more of a practical no frills build.

 

[notquiteright]

Re: Is a 1-4x enough ?

Wow, just plain wow.

Anyway, I used to shoot with an old co-worker of my wife. he ran a 6X scope and that worked well on 2MOA targets out to 600 yards.

I personally like the max side around 14X so I can play out to 1000 if so desired. Its the scope I use for F-Class out to 600.