Scope power
 

I'm thinking of putting a 4.5*14 scope on my.300 rum. Do you think it's nessessary or should I just stick with a 3*9 or simaler powered scope?

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Easy decision for me.....3-9 variable works well.

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I'd stick with the 3-9 I had a rifle that had the 4.5-14 the only time I used more than 9 power was at the rifle range the 14 power would be good for long range open area hunting just my opinion.

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I like the higher power scopes. The vision is not as good as it use to be. And for the most part all the 3x9's I have will stay on 5 power while hunting. my2cents 4x14 is not a bad choice. Most anything larger than that is overkill for hunting.

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I have 3x10 scopes on my 7mmstw's and 300ultra's and find them fine for all hunting.The higher power scopes can be a problem if game shows up at very close range.

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Depends on the environment in which you're hunting. Wooded or bush requires low power with large field of view, ie. 1.5 to 5. Open fields or tree stands maybe 2.5 to 8. Long range 200 to 300 yds plus then 3 to 9 or higher. IMHO. gg.

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I'm not sure what make of scope you are refering to ,but if it is a AO scope I don't think I would want it on a hunting rifle . Just not something I would want to have to deal with in a hunting rifle.

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A 3 x 9 is a better buy, all other things being equal. there are many cheaper line 4.5 X 14's on the market, but you can get the same clarity for less money in equal quality scopes in the 3 X 9. Unless you are going to go hunting at extreme ranges, and you are an excellent shot way out there, the 3 X 9 wil do you just fine.

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4.5-14 good luck.

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I put the 4-16X40 on my 300RUM.

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3 x 9. I have 3x10's and rarely crank it to 10 other than on the bench and sight in. In the field I usually have it set between 5-7 depending on the spot.

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its impossible to tell you what would be best unless you give us a usual shot distance...maybe its 75yds..then id say a 3x9 is fine...maybe its 300 then the choice is yours but the 4.5x14 would be nicer...all depends..if you have trouble shooting with a 3x9 because the range is a bit far move up a bit...

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still the question persistes, are you hunting the clear cuts or powerlines?? when i back home in tomahawk for deer seasons my 300 mag. supports a 2x7 cuase i am in the hemlock swamps. also removing the simmons 44 mag 3x9 on the '06 for the same reason and going to a straight 4x...i know that not what you want to hear, get a the 3x9 nicest you can afford optics. the light gathering and picture will better...i was always curious on the red led scopes.

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If you are hunting in open country go for it. You will get a lot of use out of the 14x. I have a 6 x 18 on my open country rifle and use the 18x a lot.
If you will be hunting in the timber you may wish you had something that went down to 2x or 3x. On my timber rifle I have a 2 x 8 and it is normally used at 2x.
IMO 2 by 10 or 3 x 12 is an ideal compromise.
These days scopes are getting so expensive it is getting more important to choose the "right" one the first time.