I read an article in a mag ("uh-oh") that talked about the benefits of using a fixed power scope. I think it basically said that the fixed power is generally lighter wieght, and that for the same amount of money, you could get a very high quality fixed scope rather than a mediocre variable.
I also found, when I had a Leupold 3X-9X Variable that I never took the power off of 3X unless I was playing with it. Just for fun, I would zoom in and out, but generally for real shooting I preferred the wide view and low power (admittedly I never shot past a couple hundred yards, but never see the need to anyway).
So, being new to the scoped rifle game, I am thinking of putting a high quality, low power, light grabbing scope on my Rem700 for short to medium range work.
I was thinking something like a 4 power with a real wide field of view and great light absorbtion. I am told that if you shoot for getting the objective width to be 8 times the power, then you are doing really well as far as how the light hits your eye, and the amount of light it will gather. So, I was aiming for something like a 4X32 in a good brand. I would not mind going with more power, but I don't want to lose light absorbtion and all that, and most scopes that are 6 power, are like 6X42, and by those numbers, it seems I would lose some of the light picture and FOV. I would rather be able to get a really good, bright, wide picture in low light, then to be able to see further with more power. Nothing bothers me more than a crappy scope picture. I want the image to jump out at me the instant I put the scope up. Forget power, I want a great picture, even in low light.
I don't know a ton about scopes, I have only owned three, and only one was of decent quality variable.
How does all this sound? Am I on the right track?
If so, what are some good brands and models of what I am looking for, hopefully around $500 or so (I would be happy to spend $300 if it will do the job).
thanks,
thaddeus
I also found, when I had a Leupold 3X-9X Variable that I never took the power off of 3X unless I was playing with it. Just for fun, I would zoom in and out, but generally for real shooting I preferred the wide view and low power (admittedly I never shot past a couple hundred yards, but never see the need to anyway).
So, being new to the scoped rifle game, I am thinking of putting a high quality, low power, light grabbing scope on my Rem700 for short to medium range work.
I was thinking something like a 4 power with a real wide field of view and great light absorbtion. I am told that if you shoot for getting the objective width to be 8 times the power, then you are doing really well as far as how the light hits your eye, and the amount of light it will gather. So, I was aiming for something like a 4X32 in a good brand. I would not mind going with more power, but I don't want to lose light absorbtion and all that, and most scopes that are 6 power, are like 6X42, and by those numbers, it seems I would lose some of the light picture and FOV. I would rather be able to get a really good, bright, wide picture in low light, then to be able to see further with more power. Nothing bothers me more than a crappy scope picture. I want the image to jump out at me the instant I put the scope up. Forget power, I want a great picture, even in low light.
I don't know a ton about scopes, I have only owned three, and only one was of decent quality variable.
How does all this sound? Am I on the right track?
If so, what are some good brands and models of what I am looking for, hopefully around $500 or so (I would be happy to spend $300 if it will do the job).
thanks,
thaddeus