Thinking about buying a better scope for my Win. mdl 70 300 mag. Considering Leupold VX-III 6.5-20X 50 However they are pricey, also looking at the Bushnell 4200 2.5-10X50. Which leads to my main question
A) "How important is the higher magnification for long range shooting?"
The local range max's out about 500yrds. I know the rifle is capable of longer distances and would like to buy a scope that will eventually let me shoot further while staying accurate.
I have noticed while watching various programs on tv that long range shooters don't always us high magnification scopes.
B) Is there a brand of scope thatwill give me quality at a more reasonable price?
I can't afford a swarovski or Zeiss. I know that the quality and clearity of the lens are important and with opics you should buy the best you can afford. Just looking for some helpful information from my fellow hunters and range shooters that might save me some time and money. THANKS,