fixed 4x scope
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ORIGINAL: bigbuck270
Is a fixed 4x enough scope to varmint hunt with a 22-250?
Is a fixed 4x enough scope to varmint hunt with a 22-250?

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It'll do the job of course, but really the effectiveness depends on the distance you'll be shooting at. 4x (for me) is perfect for close range shooting, but if you want to reach out there beyond 100 yards you may want a higher magnification. A variable would likely be a better choice with a wider range of applications.
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maine
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I am planning on putting the scope on an encore 22-250 pistol. Pistol scopes are wicked expensive for a good one. The fixed scopes are much less but I don't want to be too limited.
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MISSOURI
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The .22-.250 is known for shooting long range over 200 yards . A fixed 4 usally has too large of crosshairs to shoot varmits at that range . With it on a contender it may be all you need