I have a leupold Vx3 6.5-20x50 with 30 mm tube,fine duplex long range with target turrets, I wanted a scope for long range hunting in Montana i.e Antelope or huge wide open clearcut elk hunting. Is this scope going to be ok with this type or better suited benchrest and varmit hunting? thanks
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- Thread starter leadtag
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603Country
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I use that same scope on my 220 for coyote hunting. Works great. Just remember that after you target shoot, move the power back off of 20. Ask me how I know that....
precision_shooter
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I think it's a fine choice for a long range hunting scope. But, what if you stumble upon a game animal that is not more than 50 yards from you? That 6.5x magnification on the low end is a little too high for my tastes.
My next hunting scope will probably be a 3-18x VX6. I think 3x on the low end is sufficient for close in shots, and 18x should be more than plenty for the longest range I would take a shot at an animal.
My next hunting scope will probably be a 3-18x VX6. I think 3x on the low end is sufficient for close in shots, and 18x should be more than plenty for the longest range I would take a shot at an animal.
leadtag101
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Thanks guys for the input, I really want the scope to work, outside of a close range snapshot@ 50 yards or under. 6.5 a bit much at 100 yards as well?
603Country
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well, 6.5 power at 50 yards is a bit much for some. On the other hand I hunted with a fixed 6 power for years and never considered the power to be a problem. I guess I'd be really happy with a 5-25 range, but I have no problem with a 6.5-20. I actually hunt, with all rifles, with the scope set on about 8 power, but that's on open ground.
A couple of years ago I did have a coyote at about 50 yards. I put the scope on him and saw fur. Don't know what part of the coyote the fur was on. Dang scope was still on 20 power. I hate it when I do that. I'm sure I cranked the power down, but can't remember if I got the coyote or not.
I probably wouldn't use that scope for big critters in tight hunting areas. More likely I'd go to the 4-16 or the 4.5-14's I have on some other and bigger caliber rifles. I'll shoot a coyote (or shoot AT him) at 500 yards or more, but I keep the big critter shots to 300 or 350 max unless it's a perfect opportunity with great light and not much wind. I might go to 400 in the good conditions, but honestly it isn't likely I'd do that. I rarely, if ever, take 'maybe' shots on a deer. Just doesn't feel right to me.
A couple of years ago I did have a coyote at about 50 yards. I put the scope on him and saw fur. Don't know what part of the coyote the fur was on. Dang scope was still on 20 power. I hate it when I do that. I'm sure I cranked the power down, but can't remember if I got the coyote or not.
I probably wouldn't use that scope for big critters in tight hunting areas. More likely I'd go to the 4-16 or the 4.5-14's I have on some other and bigger caliber rifles. I'll shoot a coyote (or shoot AT him) at 500 yards or more, but I keep the big critter shots to 300 or 350 max unless it's a perfect opportunity with great light and not much wind. I might go to 400 in the good conditions, but honestly it isn't likely I'd do that. I rarely, if ever, take 'maybe' shots on a deer. Just doesn't feel right to me.