Fixed Power Scope on Hunting Rifle?

[Cleftwynd]

The thing is, most variable scopes are Second focal plane so by changing the power, you are also changing point of impact. This is why a fixed power scope actually has it's benefits.

This is why I either use a fixed, or sight in at the power I will use for long range, then use low power only for very close shots on game.

 

[P of PDent]

We always stock a few fixed power Leupolds but there is little interest in them anymore. There is almost no advantage in price over variables due to the scale of economy of the lower production numbers of the fixed powers. Modern variables offer virtually the same reliability and accuracy as fixed powers so there is little reason to use fixed power scopes other than nostalgia or the shooter is used to the performance of the fixed power. Phil.

 

[kamlooky]

Who has fixed weavers in Canada? Wouldn't mind picking up a few.

I'd give Phil at Trace Scope Repair a shout if a used scope fits the bill.
He buys them at gun shows and fixes them up for resale.
Not sure of the price point, but a phone call would sure clear things up.

 

[SuperCub]

We always stock a few fixed power Leupolds but there is little interest in them anymore. There is almost no advantage in price over variables due to the scale of economy of the lower production numbers of the fixed powers. Modern variables offer virtually the same reliability and accuracy as fixed powers so there is little reason to use fixed power scopes other than nostalgia or the shooter is used to the performance of the fixed power. Phil.

I agree with your summation here, but the reality is that most who hunt with variable power scopes do so on a fixed setting, usually the lowest. The higher settings are used at the range and for load testing. This is the norm here for me. I have lots of variable and fixed 4s alike. The usual drill is to work up a load with a variable and swap that out with a fixed once a good load has been found. The market is slowing for fixed scope and for all the good reasons you cite, but I like the small size and simplicity of the FXIIs as well as the outstanding quality of glass that makes it a very good practical choice that will still fill the gap for most of the hunting done here in Canada.

 

[SuperCub]

I've got a not so pleasant looking Weaver Classic 4X on my last 69A and the clarity
is dang decent.
The few folks that have looked through it raise their eyebrows.

I have another one of those here. Kind of a beater, but a darn good deal quality wise. They do compare well with a Leupold for less than half the price.

 

[effinggoof]

I'd give Phil at Trace Scope Repair if a used scope fits the bill.
He buys them at gun shows and fixes them up for resale.
Not sure of the price point, but a phone call would sure clear things up.

This is a very useful post.

Thanks Kamlooky

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Funny , my zero never changes.

This is why I either use a fixed, or sight in at the power I will use for long range, then use low power only for very close shots on game.

 

[kamlooky]

This is a very useful post.

Thanks Kamlooky

Glad yewse culd under-comprendviews it.
I shurr culdn't.

 

[Clocked92]

Funny , my zero never changes.

Your zero might not change significantly but if you use the reticle for any holdovers, that will change drastically.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Very true.

It just sounded like the zero changes as well to me how it was worded.

Your zero might not change significantly but if you use the reticle for any holdovers, that will change drastically.