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Old 06-04-2005 | 01:44 AM
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Virginia7
 
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Default RE: Difference in scope powers

I would recommend a 2.5 x 8 x 32 as an excellent, all purpose scope.
I'll second that motion! Too many folks are "over-scoped" these days. If you're hunting in the open areas, on the prairies, etc., then higher magnifications may be useful.
But, if you're in the woods you don't need all that magnification, and it can actually be
a handicap if you have too much. Too much, and it limits your field of view. On those close shot opportunities you won't be able to see the deer for all the hide/hair.

A good big game scope is one of 1.5 - 5x (20mm), or 2 - 7x (32mm), or as noted above, a 2.5 - 8x. Max., I wouldn't go more than a 3-9x (40mm).
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