How to Select Scope Power ~ Less magnification is more!
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- čas přidán 29. 11. 2018
- Scope manufacturers and magazine writers have in recent years been promoting high magnification scopes, almost to the exclusion of those lower powers traditionally used for decades in the field. There is profitability for them that robs you of your money, and makes practical hunting impossible. Hunting has not changed through the years, nor has the need for the best field of view, which is sorely lacking with high power scopes. Learn why high magnification is actually your worst enemy for hunting game! Save your money and get the scope you need, and not the one the stores are trying to sell you.
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I did not grow up in a house with Guns or Hunters, this is like having a Dad that wants to teach you the right things about Guns, Hunting, and maybe a little of the underlying aspects of life and how to live. Thanks so much for all your contributions.
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MOST definitely
I like that rationale of buy what your needs are, not what the market wants to sell you. Timeless advice, my friend!
The thing i like about your videos they arent just reasonable speaking, pure knowledge,but experience. When you learn from ones experience you often learn more than just knowledge of the subject. Great video
Well said
3-9 X 40 or 4-12 X 44 is absolutely heaps for a hunting rifle. Trouble is most people think the bigger the numbers, the better the scope, and they are not overly honest with what they are going to do with their rifle. They think that, if they buy a gigantic astronaut-quality stargazing scope to put on their hunting rifle, it will turn them into a super-sniper: this is ridiculous. Oh, the gun shops love these people who seem to have bottomless pockets and are more that willing to lay down bundles of their hard-earned on a scope that will not help them one iota. They finish up like the kid who wants to be the coolest with all the good clothes, shoes, etc. This man speaks irrefutable truth backed by experience, and conveyed in plain English without all the jargon. Well done Good Sir, and keep this stuff coming...
A guy in my club uses a nightforce 7-35x56 scope on a 6.5 creedmore. That scope cost $3600. I'm all for quality gear but it needs to fit the environment. I hunt in south Alabama. It's pine thickets, swamps, and oak patches. Out of the last 6 deer I killed 5 were shot under 50yds, 3 were under 25yds. His field of view at 50yds is 7 feet, ouch.
@@mdees88 yes there is such a thing as overkill
The voice of experience and wisdom, Here is a man that knows his stuff!!
Thanks a lot for saving my money nearly more than half. I dropped down from 6-24x50 FFP to 3-12x40 FFP. Wake on time....
True words - less is more! When I was a teenager, most scopes were 2, 3, or 4x. The 3-9x40 scopes were the sci-fi models. Nowadays, as you stated, the 3-9x40's are the beginning range of commonly carried scopes in stores. Virtually every scope display I've seen over the past decade has been stocked with bunches of 5-25x56 super-duper sniper scopes that run $2-4K!
Aside from the technical aspects you spoke of, a smaller scope just looks better on a M70 Featherweight.
Great video with a logical explanation of the "less is more" theory applied to hunting scopes.
My dad taught me how to find a deer quick in a scope...look down the side of the scope pointed at deer, then move your eye into scope..works every time.. Soo many people look through scope first then move gun around wildy trying to find the deer.
2 eyes. One open, one already through the optic. Then you can already have the crosshairs almost where you want them and can switch back and forth easily. Much better sight picture acquisition, especially if you have enough recoil to maybe lose the target occasionally
Awesome info
If your scope is mounted correctly, you just keep your two eyes open, focused on the deer, looking at where you are going to hit it, and as your rifle comes to your shoulder the crosshairs should simply superimpose onto the deer and "bang". Takes longer to describe than to do, and much faster than trying to look down the side of the scope.
If the crosshairs aren't appearing superimposed on the deer as the buttplate hits your shoulder it is a sign that either 1. your rifle and scope aren't set up properly for you, 2. You are dropping your head to the stock, rather than bringing the stock up to your face (which is also probably a symptom of 1), or 3. The scope is of such high magnification that the eye relief and exit pupil are too critical as to eye position - especially if 1 and/or 2 is also in play.
1. can be dealt with by ensuring the scope is at the right height with respect to the comb of the stock, and at the right distance from your eye. I like to set scopes up at maximum magnification such that in the offhand the scope is just a tad further away than is perfect. That way it will not be too close in positions like prone, and at lower magnifications, where there's a bit more leeway on eye relief, it will be perfect.
Thank you for all of your time on these videos. I have watched at least a dozen. So informative. Palm up or palm down on the bolt, great cleaning techniques, excellent perspective on bullets and scopes, and how I started down this path - bedding a rifle. So much great advice and critical thinking. Thanks again!!!
I learned the hard way, he’s right, for the most part less is more, get something clear and then shot it... god bless this man💚🍀
This man is so smart! I'm 64 I've hunted for many years. My go to scope for hunting whitetail in the woods of New Brunswick, Canada was a 1.5-5. The scope was never set higher than 1.5. If my memory serves me right I only upped the magnification 2 or 3 times to determine if the deer I was about to harvest was the caliber I was interested in. I've communicated this fact to many a young hunter. I've harvested my share of deer in the woods most have been 30 yards or less, one was 45, one was 70. The two longest shots were in the open hardwoods. I've shot deer with a 3030, 308 and a 3006. My first deer was under 20 Yards, a 2 year old 6 point I used open sights with my 3030. The deer died instantly. My favorite was the 308. Compared to the 3006 the 308 is my favorite. In my experience the 308 harvested deer with less damage to the meet than the 3006. When hunting deer with my 3006 I reload my shells at a lower velocity.
Love this channel, thank you for sharing your knowledge
I've started buying fixed magnification scopes and my shooting has improved.
Less is definitely more! I would much rather have a fine scope, such as a Leupold 9x, that holds zero, then a junky scope with every feature available. Just the basics for me with a fine scope! What a great video, Captain!
I have been watching your videos for a long time and have to say that you are the most knowledgeable, up-front, and honest person on CZcams when it comes to anything gun related and shooting. You are right with the information on riflescopes when it comes to how you are treated at most establishments that sell scopes...….most people are talked in the higher magnification and for the impressive looks by salespeople that have little or no real knowledge in what they are selling.
One point that most shooters seems to not comprehend is that with magnification, everything is magnified, including and movement. I have people say to me that they had issues with their scopes not being steady when they are zoomed in on 3-9 or higher power scopes. Little do they realize that it is not the scope, but it relates to the movement of the unsteady hand and the lower filed of view.
I just purchased my first bolt action rifle, a couple of weeks ago at a local gun show. It's a pre owned Remington 700 ADL. It's in pretty good condition hadn't been fired much. It came with a 3x9x40 scope. I have looked a a few videos about using a scope. I think i got the best advice from your video. Thank you.
Thank you sir. I pray for you and your family have a Merry Christmas. God Bless
I can not get enough of your wisdom. Thank you very much. Great video
Great tutorial. I am researching scopes right now and the information you provided is valuable and timely. Thank you!
I will rarely have an optic at all when hunting heavy wooded areas. The area I hunt shots beyond 100 are extremely rare with most common shot less than 20. That optic / rifle combo on that 7mm08 is a fantastic set up.
Next level dude. You are my role model. I'm a mechanical/electrical engineer and you blow my mind. Thanks for the stimulation to start building and reinforcing synapses again!
I grew up hunting antelope, mule deer and elk in Wyoming for the last 50 years and filled my tags every year at least for deer and antelope. I’m talking about wide open spaces and timber for elk and most always shot them with my scopes set at four or six power. Most all my scopes are Leopold with higher settings but very seldom do I turn them higher except for shooting paper or for spotting. I have taken big game at 50 yards out to 400 yards which is a very substantial distance in my book. Taking shots at game animals at a thousand yards to me is not sensible hunting.
Don't use your rifle scope for spotting though, that's really unsafe. Use your binos for spotting.
As always, good well presented information. You have mentioned this before in another video and I remembered more than a few situations in my hunting experiences where the lack of field of view had come into play. It was a bit of an epiphany for me so to speak. Last scope I bought was chosen with your words in mind and is a leupold 1.5-4 x 20. (lowest power scope I have ever owned) As it happens it is sitting on the same carbine as your wife's rifle. It has turned out to be a great combination for my intended uses, so thanks for the heads up on this.
Thank you Sir. Your explanations have helped this "beginner" so much. You present so many concepts in a way even I (an older shooting enthusiast newbie)...can understand. May our Great God richly bless you and yours. Merry Christmas!!
With practice, you can scope in with both eyes open with a low power scope. Your effective field of view just increased by a lot.
Practical reasoning beats the show off. Your Knowledge is so valuable when it comes to $ and cents. Thank you again.
Fascinating! Thanks so much for the education/clarification! Not new to shooting, but relatively new to using scopes. Look forward to watching your other videos and expanding my knowledge. Have a wonderful day sir!
i had been introducing a young man to shooting.
he became very proficient even at offhand shooting.
we shot targets , beer cans and prairie dogs all summer.
He was fortunate enough to draw his very first elk tag here in New Mexico.
He called to sadly report that although he came across a small herd , when he shouldered the rifle to make a very easy shot he could not even find the elk in the scope.
He was so used to shooting on full magnification that it never dawned on him the difference between popping prairie dogs at range and woodland hunting for big game.
Sadly he came home broken hearted having learned this very lesson about magnification in the woods.
now when he goes out he turns the scope to the lowest power possible.
If the deer or elk is far away you usually have time to crank it up for the shot, but if they are close it can end badly if on high power.
Just found your videos and subscribed immediately as your format and content is exactly how it should be for us regular folks out in the real world. Thank you!!
I wish I knew this in the years past when I was in the more money than brains club. :)
I used to be a card carrying member of that club. Still visit it now and then unfortunately. :)
Yep
For me these days it’s about putting my equipment on a diet.
Does not take much to be toting 12lbs around if you’re not careful.
I'm in the very little of both catagory I fear! Lol. I put 3 to 9 or 4 to 12 leupold freedoms on everything! Cant afford more and I can't see as good anymore! I need all the help I can get
@@chanceterrill5346, my old eyes need help, too.
@@oilhammer04 I'm only 30 but working construction for over a decade has my body falling apart and my eyes are too! I used to be able to stare at my pin when bow hunting and still see deer at 20 yards clearly, now I have to look at deer and deal with a very blurry pin, they used to both be clear! I barely passed my vision test my last license renewel..... Probly gonna have to break down n get contacts or glasses
This is so true! My fav scope is a 3x32 nikon that has a great field of view and clear glass that gives a crisp picture…… magnification is a beautiful thing when used in lowest dosage needed for the job! Ty for sharing!
You had me at “I’m not trying to sell anything here”…. Thank you for the work you do and the videos you’ve published Cap. I’ve learned a lot especially about the 10/22.
I couldn't agree more! My 1 - 10X LPVO is by far my favorite "do it all" scope, and at over 90' of FOV @ 100yards its no mystery why I feel this way!
On my hunting rifle I use a 1-4 power long eye scope mounted forward of the receiver. That way I can use it with both eyes open to acquire targets quick and then zoom in if needed.
What brand and model did you go with? I’m having a hard time deciding on one with so many options.
I love all of your videos sir. You are extremely knowledgeable and "old school". Please know I use that term with admiration and appreciation. You are a true gentleman. God bless you.
You sir are a legend. I have just reached the same conclusion myself and have dropped down to a 1.5 - 6 x 44 for my foxing rig. Good light gathering and fast target acquisition. FOV is indeed the big number that matters.
I'm so glad i found your channel. It seems like 99% of gun review & tutorial channels are guys between 16 -30 years old pretending to be experts and probably just shilling for a sponsored product.
This is so intelligent! Sir, you are the 'éminence grise' of all the shooting channels of the whole internet. Your words ooze wisdom. Thank you.
I agree. That's why I shoot a lever gun, with Irons. Thanks for sharing!
Once more, thanks! Always appreciate your expertise.
Truer words have never been spoken! I think everyone will learn this, more or less. I removed the scope and went back to iron sights on the .22 I use for close-up varmints after the chickens, at night and so forth. Missed too many otherwise easy shots because the FOV was terrible (3-9 scope). My eyes are not great at this point so for far away varmints, I still have a higher power scope on the .223. And that one rifle is just about the 100-300 yard shots with a variable power 8-32. Yeah, I got suckered in on that one some years back (hey they said it was "Tactical!") but I do pretty good with it on the varmints and I make it work. My deer slug gun has a 3-9 but it's pretty much a 100-200 yard deal (shooting across farm fields mostly) and again, I have adapted to it and it works well for me. It came with the Mossberg rifled barrel kit. Hope Benny continues to be a happy hound!
Thank you so much! Amazing, information on all topics, needed for somebody new into firearms. Especially for us deprived of the freedoms you guys are granted in the US.
Just got my hunting license, bought a gun, but have to wait 14-15 weeks for my license to be approved. Welcome to Sweden..... This has to be done with any gun you purchase, sad state really.
As I just can't go and learn or try out things, your videos give me experience and knowledge for the future, thank you so much again!
Love from a Serbian guy born in Sweden.
We're not "granted" these rights in the states, they're God given.
Always great down to earth information. Have a Merry Christmas!
Additionally, using a lower powered optic really helps to stay on target when the hunter is excited, when "buck fever" rears its ugly head. (Personal experience)
I really appreciate your comments on my 7mm Remington Mag,I still use an old Lyman 2.5 X exactly like the one in the movie Saving Private Ryan,it sets on my 7mm,it has a beautiful picture,wide field of view and is quick to get on target,no idea how old this scope is but it's all I ever use!!
Of course as usual you make good sense. In Texas we have literally every sort of terrain, topography and distances to shoot over. For the hunter that can only afford one gun he will most likely choose the 3 X 9 scope for versatility. I have a 1 X 4 power on my AR so I firmly believe what you are saying here. Thank you for all the great videos you provide for us. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, and God bless.
I love these videos, keep up the good work!
So glad I found your channel. Thank you for taking the time to explain.
Stephen from Scotland
This fov discussion was very helpful. Also the advantages of sfp scopes & their lesser costs. And especially your recommended duplex reticle. Good info in both videos. The clr explanation of shooting within your limitations was also helpful. Humane hunting for a clean kill. Thanks very much.
This is so true. I grew up shooting with iron sights and then fell victim to the high mag scopes as I got into deer hunting. I’m about to pull the trigger on a zeiss duralyt illuminated centre dot 1.5-5 magnification scope to replace my zeiss 3-12. I always shoot on 5 or 6 anyway, I will also be saving weight of my setup.
Thanks again
I have a 1.5 - 4 and a 1 - 6 scope only. After watching your video, it put a smile on my face. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you sir.
2-7 power scopes are by far my favorite. Any distance that I could ever realistically shoot at, is visible at 7 power and at 2 power, you can shoot with both eyes open. Of course, I also live in Texas. . .
I'm moving there in a month. I can't wait.
@@LivingBetterOutdoors skills and quality optic are more important.
@@LivingBetterOutdoors probably however far you can shoot with irons multiplied by 7.
Very few have I ever run across in all my years in this earth, this man ranks very high on my list of "should always be respected...I love to sit with him and just talk about whatever he wants to
You Sir, are an absolute joy to listen to. A venerable wealth of information
thank you sir nice to have someone that breaks it down for the average man
Your knowledge is vast and the best on the subject of firearms and accessories on youtube. Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoyed this video very much thank you for taking the time and effort to put it together and post it.
Thank you for your lesson for me on choosing the proper scope for each purpose of field or woodland hunting . Oh , Merry Christmas !
Another Bevy of information put out by Good Old Uncle chummy. Love your stuff. I lived in New York where you were only allowed to hunt with a shotgun then they opened some areas up to rifle these guys thought they were going to be slaying deer with a 300 Weatherby from 2 miles away until they realized how exponentially of a bad shot they were God bless you sir keep up the good work educate these kids
Lmao. Im also from NY and I seen the same thing. Guys popping off rounds at deer with a huge rifle at 300 yrds thinking its the same as a shooting a shotgun at 30. They either cripple them or flat out miss.
Yesterday, I made sure of my Malin 94 sight settings, because my scoped rifle set on 5x, was not finding the deer I kept kicking-up. I guess I could have adjusted to the lowest setting, since I have it set on 5x so the BDC reticle works with 50 yard increments.
Next time I go into the brush, I'll try 3x, (my lowest setting,) instead of using the iron sighted rifle.
Timely video.
We learn from experiences.. but it's not cheap. Some experiences we can learn from others. You're awesome. Great video 👍👍
I absolutely enjoy your channel and learning facts. Another fantastic video. Thank you.
I have always been a keep it simple as possible guy! Never liked shooting with a scope because of the field of view issue. I have always liked irons with a 2 position peep on the rear sight. But now that my eyes are getting older I have been considering trying out a scope. I am looking at a 1x to 6x from primary arms with the acss retical. It also has a generous eye relief which is another aspect people over look when looking at magnified optics. Eye relief and paralax are important as well. Great video! I always enjoy your videos. Very informative!
Less is NOT more when I think of those videos... More of them is a lot more knowledge passed. I see this video for the umpteenth time and I still learn from it. Again and again, Thank you for doing them.
Love listening to your vids. It's the best info out there in utube world. Thank You!
A truly superb video, so well balanced and informative, thank you 🙏
Yes sir..., I traveled that path once upon a time. I purchased (Academy Outdoors) and mounted a 3x9 50mm Simmmons on a 10-22. My father and nephew, got a few laughs out of that deal, and now I do too! Since then, I have removed the scope and bought smaller Simmons 3x9. At the present time, I am sitting here and contemplating taking off that scope and going iron sights. Just might do that, but will have to see how the ol' peepers will react. Should be entertaining if nothing else. Thanks for posting! I really enjoy the "no-fluff" style presentation you present in all your videos. Looking forward to the next one!
John
Sir , your deliberation helped me settle down for a 1.5 - 5 x 24 scope for my Diana Magnum 460 .Gracais !
You're welcome.
The best computer programmers give their software and knowlegde away free for the betterment of mankind. Obviously true in the firearms world too. You are a treasure my friend :-)
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge.
Excellent clear explanation, as usual! Thank you
Good refresher on the scope selection minefield, took your advice from the last video, sill have the 2-8 duplex Zeiss, it covers just about every situation, got that mineral oil and it's doing a fine job, you're a mind of information. A very happy Christmas to you and yours, go easy on the Irish champagne i'll be having one or two myself, God bless. John Ireland
Whoever your grandchildren are, they’re fortunate to have your wisdom.
Excellent video, clearly showing both wisdom and expertise on the matter.
I don't shoot or hunt, but I do love telescopes and optics in general. I was browsing YT links related to the concept of 'Less is More' [Mies van der Rohe], your video appeared in the suggestions column, the title beckoned to me, and as soon as you started talking, I knew I was about to learn something solid. Now I know how to properly select scope-power if I ever need to do so - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a friendly way.
You know your stuff sir. Most of my friends would not believe me about this same argument!
Another video filled with scads of information. Thanks.
FOV & Price was the deciding factor's in scoping my Marlins. Looking at different scope options the affordable option I found was Vortex Diamondbacks in 2-7*35 both their 'rifle' & 'rimfire' models. The FOV for both varieties is just over 64 ft @ 100 yds = 16 ft @ 25 yds. The 'rifle' model Parallax is set at 100 yards, this model on my 336BL 30-30 Win and 1894 44 Mag. The 'rimfire' model is on my 1894C 357 Mag, it's only called a rimfire because Parallax is set @ 50 yds., scope is rated for use on shotguns & muzzle loaders. I've shot more deer closer than 30 yds. than over 30 yds.
Note about Deerpoo22's comment below - Safety first! - When I had my hunter safety training course 'scoping' potential targets was considered an unsafe action, they stressed the use of binoculars/spotting scopes/range finders to check out game at a distance.
I love revisiting this one for sure.
Thanks for the information. I'm in the market for a scope. Your videos have really helped me to look knowledgeably for the right scope for me.
No nonsense wisdom! I think I will keep my gun without scope after all. I clearly dont need it for 50 to 150 meter shot. I still have a lot to learn!
Excellently delivered, common-sense advice from the Master - as always.
Personally, I think one of the greatest advances in scopes has been the ready availability now of relatively affordable true 1x variable power optics. Things like the Steiner T5Xi (1-5x24mm) and the Vortex Razor HD Gen II (1-6x24mm) have FoV around 110 ft @ 100 on 1 power and you give up very little. I regularly shoot my Steiner out to 600 yards at standard targets without difficulty and without a particularly accurate rifle. Anyone who has spent time shooting from something other than a bench that compares shooting on a true 1x scope vs. something with 3+ times the magnification can't help but to realize the inherent value of the low power optics.
Well after watching your video, I really feel educated on this subject. I was always craving for buying biggest scope there is. Thank you.
The fact that he moved his arm from his right to left, when saying far right...respective to our view...that was the correct right...very good video, well thought out. Awesome
I enjoy these videos very much. They are so informative.
Great advice as always. Thank you sir.
Thank you for sharing what took you decades to learn. Save us all a lot of time!
Thanks for the honest advice.
I agree 100%. When I hunt in open grassland areas with limited woods only in the valleys. I use a straight ten power on my .308 . I've taken several deer from 30 out to 600 yds easy with it.
Thanks so much for your videos. Please continue to provide us with your common sense perspective. Your knowledge of firearms and firearms history is something that is severely lacking on CZcams.
Just watched this video again. I do thank you--again I learned some very good information on scopes. The concept of choosing a scope based on the lowest setting vs the highest is very helpful.
If you don't mind a question here; what are your thoughts on fixed power scopes? I have a couple vintage straight power scopes. One Burris 4x and the other a Leupold 6x. I hunt deer in the midwest where shots from my deerstand can be 40 yds in the trees or out to 200yds out in a cornfield. I plan on putting these on a 25-06 and a 270. Thank You again.
Thank you! I love your practical mind.
You remind me I made practical decisions opting to buy Leupold VX scopes for my hunting rifles. I’d likely not take more than a 400 yard shot and figure up to 9 or 10 power scopes is enough. And that’s mostly for my aging eyes-lol. And yes the salesperson was trying to get me to buy $1200 plus scopes . I only wish my eyes could handle open sights when brush hunting. There would be no need for a scope then. However everything is a blurry at this stage in life. So in the woods and or brush, I leave my scopes on the lowest setting to aid in quicker target acquisition and widest field of view. Gun blue always serves his viewers well with his advice and practical viewpoints. Thanks!
Solid True advice. I'm not much younger than the Capt. I remember my first Quality Rifle scope. It was a 1970's vintage Lyman w a 50mm objective lens. 3 x 9 power. It was a fine scope. Up in a tree stand I can't tell you how many times I sighted down the side of the barrel to head shoot close up deer. When I sold that rifle I sold the scope with it. I have never sold any of my 1.5 x 5 power or 2 x 7 power hunting scopes.. Kind'a miss the quality of that old Lyman but it was not for new England woods hunting. Today some of my old school hunting rifles have have receiver mounted peep sights & they are not a poor choice for up close & personal shooting.. uncle mike in ct
I understand what he is saying, but I have threaded the needle in the woods shooting at deer well over 100 yards many times and more power is definitely a plus. Also, here in Pa. we transition from the woods to the fields a lot where you can jump up a deer at 20 yards or see them at 250 yards, so I like a 2.5 x 10 with a large objective to bring in as much light as possible during the early morning and late evening hours. Yes, best to walk with it on 2.5 in case you need to get one in the crosshairs on the run but great to be able to crank it to 10x if the big bucks is seen skirting the wood line at 275 yards. Those tough shots are the ones you will never forget...
I agree 100%. I primarily use a Trijicon 2.5-10x56 with a 30mm tube and illuminated reticle. I've killed 3 deer under 30yds with it, one at 12yds and the 2.5x worked great. I've also used 8-10 in dense cover to be able to find a softball sized hole in vegetation to shoot deer through.
Watching a couple videos of yours's on scopes (in the market to scope a henry 22 Mag & new to Scopes) sounds like Math,
I am all in! You have the knowledge & I am willing to follow and learn Thank YOU for your time & presentation's.
Right on. I totally agree, been an avid hunter and shooter for many years
Thanks for the video. I have been shooting here in Australia since I was 5 with open sights, I'm now 64. My eyes are not as good as they used to be and I have been searching for a scope. Unfortunately I have very little knowledge, even after all these years.
I searched many videos and found yours to be the best. You talk common sense and you have helped me a lot in my search for a scope. I shoot mainly pigs (hogs), foxes, dingo's and deer in rough desert country and don't want all the fancy bells and whistles that others talk about. I would still be shooting with open sights if I had younger eyes. I found your instructions and advice easy to follow. Thanks for the help.
Awesome info. Ppl always laugh when they see my 30-30 brush gun with a fixed 3x Burris tactical scope. Until they see the FOV I get with it.
With a mpbr of 220 yards (Hornady Leverlotion) and quick acquisition, it's a system that even iron sights can't beat.
Just put the dot on the boiler and pull the trigger.
Great points and I completely agree. I’m here because I am looking to move from my 3-9x40 scopes on my hunting rifles. Had to pass on a close range shot this year on a nice buck. If I was using sights, I would be eating differently this winter.I have a 2-7 on my muzzleloader.
Would love to hear more on scope height. I try to get as close to the barrel as possible.
Love those leupold vari x3 1.5-5 power scopes. My favorite too👍👍