2x7 or 3x9 scope

[rochelle]

What are the advantages in a 2x7 or a 3x9 scope? My shots would be no longer then 300 yards if that.

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[halcon]

Less weight and a larger field of view is about it for the 2x7 . more power with the 3x9 .

[Quilly]

i have both a leupold VX-II 2-7X33mm and a variX-II 3-9X40mm. i really don't see a differance besides F.O.V. as far as shots out to 300yds the X9 power helps but praxctice practice practice helps just as well.

[PaJack]

What h & Q said...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Jack

[Vapodog]

While I've never found that there was a cooresponding quality to price difference in scopes.....the optics is another thing.....

Luepold makes a compact 3-9 that is the lightest scope I could find for my featherweight rifle. You might want to look at other factors than the power of the scope....maybe weight, coatings, who knows!!

[Quilly]

i don't about some people. but i never noticed the extra weight of a scope on my guns. maybe it is just me.

[Vapodog]

Quilly, that's one of the fun parts about guns, we all have a different priority.....and one of mine is weight......hey man...we all get to spend our money our own way.....and that's great!!

[halcon]

Vapodog I have always considered power ,clarity and reliability ,but can't honestly say weight never entered my mind. You have given me a great arguement for a new scope the ones I have are to heavy . Thank you . <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

[Vapodog]

Halcon, make it a goal that the next rifle you own weighs less than 6 1/2 pounds loaded, with a sling, and scope installed.....you'll change your attitude!!!