I have a nagging question. I BR and shoot mostly at 100 meters and sometimes out to 300 using high power 12-42x56mm scopes adjust to the highest usable power for the conditions. When looking at optics that are for sale, I see mostly lower variable powers 15X to 20X, occasionally a 25X, but very seldom do you see the higher power such as the Nightforce 12x42’s or the Leopold M’s that go up to 45X. Myself, I like to get up close and personal with my target and is the reason for higher powers. Am I just spoiled or is there an advantage to the lower power that I am missing?…………..
Rifle Scopes Question regarding higher verse lower power scopes
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Re: Question regarding higher verse lower power scopes
For shooters in this community the advantage is field of view. If you're trying to find a UKD target it's hard to do at 42x. At farther distances the higher magnification scopes suffer from mirage also. Ranging is a bitch if you can't get the whole target in view.
Tactical shooting is a different game than BR, BR doesn't involve moving targets.. I use a 4-14x50. That's enough magnification for me, a hit is a hit. No one measures my group size. Think of this more like long range hunting and the advantages will be clearer I think.
For shooters in this community the advantage is field of view. If you're trying to find a UKD target it's hard to do at 42x. At farther distances the higher magnification scopes suffer from mirage also. Ranging is a bitch if you can't get the whole target in view.
Tactical shooting is a different game than BR, BR doesn't involve moving targets.. I use a 4-14x50. That's enough magnification for me, a hit is a hit. No one measures my group size. Think of this more like long range hunting and the advantages will be clearer I think.
Re: Question regarding higher verse lower power scopes
Thanks for the reply. When I posted, I was thinking of BR shooting and didn't take into account other circumstances you mention. Sounds like there are not that many BR shooters compared to others.
Thanks for the reply. When I posted, I was thinking of BR shooting and didn't take into account other circumstances you mention. Sounds like there are not that many BR shooters compared to others.
Re: Question regarding higher verse lower power scopes
That and trying to shoot from unsupported and non-traditional positions is less apt to drive you nuts with less power. Of course the movement is still there but far less noticeable.
That and trying to shoot from unsupported and non-traditional positions is less apt to drive you nuts with less power. Of course the movement is still there but far less noticeable.
Re: Question regarding higher verse lower power scopes
Good point. At 42x I can see my heart beat through my scope. Guess I need more padding..............
Good point. At 42x I can see my heart beat through my scope. Guess I need more padding..............
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