I currently have four rifles with fixed 4's , and , until recently , one with a fixed 6 Hensoldt . Three of the 4X's are Leopold M8's and one old , but sound K4 weaver . I've never had a problem with any of them in regards to taking closer shots , that includes the fixed six . I do like the versatility of the 1.5 to 4 range of variables , but the straight tube objectives aren't as bright as the bigger objectives on the fixed powers , not a big thing , but I hunt in thick timber a lot , every bit helps .
Leupold fixed power optics for bolt action carbine, close shot question ...
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Did you know which end you were shooting at ?? I have had moose on several occasions 30 to 40 feet in front of me with the scope set 3x. you throw the rifle up to your shoulder and all you can see is dark brown hair. Have to make sure to have both eyes open to get a perspective of just exactly where your aiming. Prefer the lower settings of 1.5 to 3 on my variable scopes for just that reason, as when things are in close you don't have time to turn down the magnification.
Regarding the reticles:
The regular Duplex is a workable rangefinder, and is better in lowlight. The 3 MOA centre to
post spacing is a useful holdover and windage hold tool. If you never use, don't need, or don't care to learn how there are still no disadvantes. There's a reason why it's the most widely copied recticle out there.
The Wide reticle, as near as I can tell has no advantages at all. I'll never buy another one.
The regular Duplex is a workable rangefinder, and is better in lowlight. The 3 MOA centre to
post spacing is a useful holdover and windage hold tool. If you never use, don't need, or don't care to learn how there are still no disadvantes. There's a reason why it's the most widely copied recticle out there.
The Wide reticle, as near as I can tell has no advantages at all. I'll never buy another one.
I`ve only tried one fixed scope and it was an inexpensive bushnell which didn`t hold up. I`d still use one but it would need to be one that was more robust and reliable; and probably costing more too. The lower powered variables have more advantages when a bit more power is needed on a longer shot.
Yes. And successfully killed them.
Agree. I know how to do hold-overs with standard duplex and don't really see much advantage to wider version. Was just wondering if someone else had figured out something on it I'd missed about them !
Maybe I misread but looked like Leupold only offered the matte version 4x with wide duplex ? That would be disappointing.
Maybe I misread but looked like Leupold only offered the matte version 4x with wide duplex ? That would be disappointing.
That's exactly what I was implying and what I have always done for the past 46 yrs.
Didn't mean to sound flippant. Glad it work out well for you. When it happened to me with the moose, even though the scope was on the lowest setting by the time I got the cross hairs orientated the moose had taken 3 steps forward into the alders never to be seen again.
P&D in Edmonton usually keep a good stock of Leupold as well as Prophet River. Customer service from both is top shelf.
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Are you shooting with both eyes open? I shoot with bot eyes open and have never had a problem with getting the crosshairs where they need to be on close shots. If you have your non-dominant eye closed you're doomed on a shot like that.
I've used 3x scopes on quite a few brush guns over the years. Particularly liked the old Weaver with the thick vertical post. - dan
