nomad 68
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I've never had a problem seeing game through a decent 3-9x40 scope during legal shooting hours. In fact, I can say the same for 2-7x32 or 33 as well.even my coyote rife has a 40mm objective(4-16x) with no issues.
When a Scope Overwhelms a Hunting Rifle Aesthetically....
- Thread starter dak47
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My time to hunt is while it is still dark in the morning, walking to a location while eyes are adjusting.
With 7 x 50 binoculars, deer are seen before the eye can detect them.
Adjusting the scope so I have and exit pupil of 6 - 7 mm suits me.
Tried a 50 mm objective once but it would not fit into the Kolpin Gun boot so it was switched back to a 40 mm.
Scopes I have tried range from 6X, 2.5 -8, 3-9, 2.5-10, 4-16, 2-12, 2.5-16 and 6-24 . . . tried is the key word!
Current combinations are: 22-250 - 6-24; 243 - 4-16; 25-06 - 2.5-16; and 280 - 2-12.
The 280 is probably the best scoped for hunting with a Leupold VX-6. The rest are suitable for my needs and weight is not a big concern.
With 7 x 50 binoculars, deer are seen before the eye can detect them.
Adjusting the scope so I have and exit pupil of 6 - 7 mm suits me.
Tried a 50 mm objective once but it would not fit into the Kolpin Gun boot so it was switched back to a 40 mm.
Scopes I have tried range from 6X, 2.5 -8, 3-9, 2.5-10, 4-16, 2-12, 2.5-16 and 6-24 . . . tried is the key word!
Current combinations are: 22-250 - 6-24; 243 - 4-16; 25-06 - 2.5-16; and 280 - 2-12.
The 280 is probably the best scoped for hunting with a Leupold VX-6. The rest are suitable for my needs and weight is not a big concern.
Interesting.
I was using my 6.5 CM with a 6-24 50mm
I realized both the calibure and the optic where EXTREME over kill.
Now down to a 243 with a 2.5-10 power 40mm..
Found everytime the 6-24 was out Id be dialing it back to under 12 to actually get cross hairs on the darn critters.
I was using my 6.5 CM with a 6-24 50mm
I realized both the calibure and the optic where EXTREME over kill.
Now down to a 243 with a 2.5-10 power 40mm..
Found everytime the 6-24 was out Id be dialing it back to under 12 to actually get cross hairs on the darn critters.
Aww c'mon, I wanted to see this unit.
Photos are up and freezing.
Gooder thing for that belly mag so you can blast yer way thru all that snow.
Am I viewing this correctly?
Olie Molie.
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