New Camper
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Lurking in the woods near SFRC.
Bearing in mind that this subject is something I have little skill or experience in, I am not hopelessly ignorant of terminology, and telescope components. I am interested in purchasing a telescopic site for a rifle I intend on target shooting up to 1000 yards. Targets of paper and groundhog... Particular interest in magnification required to allow engagement of these targets at maximum distance, what focal plane the reticle would reside, and recommended brands.
The magnification should be such that the crosshairs would not obscure the intended target so this presents the question of what range of magnification would be ideal for distances between 100 and 1000 yards? I'd like to see a groundhogs head, with the crosshair on it's chest, or the rings on a bullseye. Which presents the next question: Range estimation. It would be desirable to have a milldot or similar reticle for estimating range, and doubling as holdover and windage dots, however depending on the focal plane of the reticle, it seems one cannot have his cake and eat it too. In SFP, the milldot is not accurate at all magnifications, whereas in FFP it is. However, if FFP is adopted in telescope, to what degree does the crosshair appear to "expand" therefore potentially obscuring the target, as I mentioned above and to an undesirable point? I don't need to verify that a woodchuck's eyes are brown when aiming at it.
So basically, anyone who does this often enough to share their knowledge and recommendations on magnification range, their observations on focal plane pros and cons I would be grateful. Second, someone will likely ask for price range: Preferred scope would be made in Europe or United States(don't think Canada has a manufacturer) and this will increase the price, on top of the expense of having a target scope with exposed turret adjusters: After zeroing, any wind or elevation changes, scope will return to zero without having to remember clicks etc. obviously parallax adjustment. Milldot, or similar proprietary reticle would be used in conjunction with or without the temporary scope adjustments as situation warrants. So I know price would exceed 1000.00 and keeping it within reason
1500? If they are all outsourced, what does it matter if I simply purchase a Bushnell elite that is Japanese made, and disregard the added 700.00 for the name or logo?
Having studied potential calibers for this to reside on, my first choice would be a 270win (sentimentality) but with a lack of match grade bullets, I would lean toward a 6.5 X 55 and it's host of options, reasonable power for small targets up to deer if needed.
The magnification should be such that the crosshairs would not obscure the intended target so this presents the question of what range of magnification would be ideal for distances between 100 and 1000 yards? I'd like to see a groundhogs head, with the crosshair on it's chest, or the rings on a bullseye. Which presents the next question: Range estimation. It would be desirable to have a milldot or similar reticle for estimating range, and doubling as holdover and windage dots, however depending on the focal plane of the reticle, it seems one cannot have his cake and eat it too. In SFP, the milldot is not accurate at all magnifications, whereas in FFP it is. However, if FFP is adopted in telescope, to what degree does the crosshair appear to "expand" therefore potentially obscuring the target, as I mentioned above and to an undesirable point? I don't need to verify that a woodchuck's eyes are brown when aiming at it.
So basically, anyone who does this often enough to share their knowledge and recommendations on magnification range, their observations on focal plane pros and cons I would be grateful. Second, someone will likely ask for price range: Preferred scope would be made in Europe or United States(don't think Canada has a manufacturer) and this will increase the price, on top of the expense of having a target scope with exposed turret adjusters: After zeroing, any wind or elevation changes, scope will return to zero without having to remember clicks etc. obviously parallax adjustment. Milldot, or similar proprietary reticle would be used in conjunction with or without the temporary scope adjustments as situation warrants. So I know price would exceed 1000.00 and keeping it within reason
1500? If they are all outsourced, what does it matter if I simply purchase a Bushnell elite that is Japanese made, and disregard the added 700.00 for the name or logo?Having studied potential calibers for this to reside on, my first choice would be a 270win (sentimentality) but with a lack of match grade bullets, I would lean toward a 6.5 X 55 and it's host of options, reasonable power for small targets up to deer if needed.
(I'm gonna get flamed for that pun) I'm trying to line up my ducks in a row, seeing that I probably won't be getting the best, I have no interest in "tacticool" as I have never been "cool" from when I took my first breath, nor do I care; I desire practicality, reliability and all that other "boring" predictable stuff.
