ORIGINAL: QTompkins2005
most shotgun/blackpowder scopes only go up to 4 or 5 power, what would you say the effective range of these powers is?
I agree that four power is usually enough. I have a 1.5-5 power scope on my Omega and since I usually shoot less than 100 yards for hunting it is plenty. It sort of depends on what you hunt and where you hunt. My area for elk is usually less than 100 yards for a shot. If I was shooting small deer at 150 yards I might want more but I doubt it.