Scope power

slugman · 11-10-2004, 09:42 AM

I currently have a 1.5-3.5 on my H&R Ultra , at the range when shooting out to a 100yds it seems that I need more power. I need a new scope and would most likely put the one on my H&R on my ML. What power do you guys use for shots 100yds & out ? Even with my contacts in seems the 3.5 isnt enough at 100.

etothepii · 11-10-2004, 10:02 AM

3-9x is a pretty versatile, all around good scope. I've read that, except for varmint hunting, the 3-9x is all any hunter should need.

Sniper151 · 11-10-2004, 10:13 AM

The Leupold Vari X III in 2.5 x 8. Great all around scope with more than enough magnification for longer shots.
Good Hunting...

skeeter 7MM · 11-10-2004, 11:15 AM

3x9 is the most popular and readily available form a host of manufacturer's. On all my biggame rifles (CF and MLs) I have 3x9 or 3x10's..more than enough mag and ability to adjust to the needs. 3 is as low as I have ever seen a need for and the ability to power up to 9 or 10 is great for longer distance shots or the range! When I hunt it most often stays in the middle 6 power or so, but like the ability to adjust if the situation arises!

Virginia7 · 11-10-2004, 11:18 AM

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ORIGINAL: Sniper151
The Leupold Vari X III in 2.5 x 8. Great all around scope with more than enough magnification for longer shots. Good Hunting...

The Leupold VX-III is a really great all around scope with all the magnification anyone should ever need for big game hunting. But, don't forget to check out the VX-II series
in the 2-7x power. Also a great scope.

AJ52 · 11-10-2004, 11:44 AM

I have a Simmons 3-9 Pro 50 on a Moosberg 500. Very nice in low light at low power with the 50 objective. Gives you roughly 10 minutes + - shooting time am/pm. Doesn't sound like much but can make the differance in a shot or none. Had it 4 yrs,taken 8-10 deer with it - No Problems!

On my new 870 slug gun I just bought a Bushnell Banner 3-9 with extended eye relief. Thats nice on a shot gun with recoil always trying to bust open your head (been their done that). Have shot about 40 test rounds thru scope and taken 1 deer - No Problems! I installed Redfield solid steel rings on this gun. A good mount for shot gunning.

9x is more than adequate for 100-125yrd shot.

The Leup Vari III is one sweet scope,but pricey. I have a Vari II on a Knight Disc. Very bright with clear optics.

KonaBoy · 11-10-2004, 02:18 PM

Out to a hundred yards I'd take a 2-7 or a 3-9

statjunk · 11-10-2004, 02:29 PM

If I'm shooting for really tight groups I might dial my scope up to about an 8x at 100 yards. This is mostly for shooting paper. When hunting 4x should be plenty at 100 yards.

I think it is tough to get away from the lower powers. Those 1.5x are really nice. However I want something that will dial at least to 8 or 9x. I like the 2-8x scopes.

Tom

Ignatz · 11-10-2004, 04:42 PM

For up to 100 yds I would use 1.5x5 power scope. I perfer a lower power scope because I lost an elk because it popped out of the brush at 20 yds and my 3X9 scope was on 6 power and all I saw was brown. I have a 1.5X5 scope on my deer rifle and have had no problem with taking deer out to 175 yds with the scope on 1.5 power.

James B · 11-10-2004, 04:58 PM

I like the sraight 6X about the best. I have 6X Simmons Pro-Hunter. Hell of a scope. Gathers light better than my 3x9 Leupold. The 2x7 is my favorite variable hunting scope.