Rifle Scopes reason behind 10x magnification
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Re: reason behind 10x magnification
10x provides a good balance in magnification and view field. Also allot of the older scopes were fixed power so that compromise was more important. If you ever look at man size targets 10x is ok, especially for dynamic situations.
10x provides a good balance in magnification and view field. Also allot of the older scopes were fixed power so that compromise was more important. If you ever look at man size targets 10x is ok, especially for dynamic situations.
Re: reason behind 10x magnification
I have always liked my variables to max out at 14x - 20x. A few months ago I started dinking with a scope set on 10x. I was surprised at how much I liked it. It seemed more than ample for tactical usage, but I would like more for paper poking.
Another reason I like the 10x is that the scopes are usually smaller and make for a better balanced system than the higher mag models. I like the 3.5-10x Leupold MK IV's for a balance between magnification and size.
I have always liked my variables to max out at 14x - 20x. A few months ago I started dinking with a scope set on 10x. I was surprised at how much I liked it. It seemed more than ample for tactical usage, but I would like more for paper poking.
Another reason I like the 10x is that the scopes are usually smaller and make for a better balanced system than the higher mag models. I like the 3.5-10x Leupold MK IV's for a balance between magnification and size.
Re: reason behind 10x magnification
Some people held that too much magnification will slow down the shooter. The thought was that the shooter would try to become more accurate by trying to hit a more defined target instead of center mass. I've been to training with people that have lasers on their handguns and the instructors had the same theory. Trying to place the laser at the precise spot and hold it there may take longer than using iron sights. Another reason is that the military thought fixed power scopes were tougher and less prone to breaking in the field. 10X was the compromise for distance and field of view. 20 plus years ago I attended a Federal sniper course with a Leupold 6.5-20, I was the only shooter with such a high powered scope. The government was using 10x. I prefer variables in th 5.5-22 range.
Some people held that too much magnification will slow down the shooter. The thought was that the shooter would try to become more accurate by trying to hit a more defined target instead of center mass. I've been to training with people that have lasers on their handguns and the instructors had the same theory. Trying to place the laser at the precise spot and hold it there may take longer than using iron sights. Another reason is that the military thought fixed power scopes were tougher and less prone to breaking in the field. 10X was the compromise for distance and field of view. 20 plus years ago I attended a Federal sniper course with a Leupold 6.5-20, I was the only shooter with such a high powered scope. The government was using 10x. I prefer variables in th 5.5-22 range.
Re: reason behind 10x magnification
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tracer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">... the military thought fixed power scopes were tougher and less prone to breaking in the field. .... </div></div>
I think if you look back 45 yrs or so to when they first started to put Urtels on the M40 that was true.
The military is slow to change it's mind, look at the latest competition scopes, the Navy still wanted a Mil/MOA setup!?
Military snipers are shooting for center of mass on a man sized target, 10x will work for that purpose.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tracer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">... the military thought fixed power scopes were tougher and less prone to breaking in the field. .... </div></div>
I think if you look back 45 yrs or so to when they first started to put Urtels on the M40 that was true.
The military is slow to change it's mind, look at the latest competition scopes, the Navy still wanted a Mil/MOA setup!?
Military snipers are shooting for center of mass on a man sized target, 10x will work for that purpose.
Re: reason behind 10x magnification
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nashlaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always liked my variables to max out at 14x - 20x. A few months ago I started dinking with a scope set on 10x. I was surprised at how much I liked it. It seemed more than ample for tactical usage, but I would like more for paper poking. </div></div>
i guess that makes sense. im only shooting paper right now and sometimes its nice to see my holes but thats what my spotting scope is for anyway. the scope is only a tool as well.
thanks for the insight everyone. 10x scopes are relatively cheap compared to its variable counterparts.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nashlaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always liked my variables to max out at 14x - 20x. A few months ago I started dinking with a scope set on 10x. I was surprised at how much I liked it. It seemed more than ample for tactical usage, but I would like more for paper poking. </div></div>
i guess that makes sense. im only shooting paper right now and sometimes its nice to see my holes but thats what my spotting scope is for anyway. the scope is only a tool as well.
thanks for the insight everyone. 10x scopes are relatively cheap compared to its variable counterparts.
