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JimPage · November 13, 2012, 08:53 AM

Scopes are a great aid, especially for older folks with failing vision (or others with similar vision). When I could no longer effectively use iron sights I got a 1.5 to 4 power variable scope. The 1.5 is great for the woods where shots are are short. 4 power is plenty of magnification for up to 300 yds. I wouldn't recommend the 3-9 power scopes. You'd rarely use the 9 power and lose the short range speed you usually use in the woods.

November 13, 2012, 08:53 AM	#20
JimPage Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2010 Location: Rome, NY Posts: 570	Scopes are a great aid, especially for older folks with failing vision (or others with similar vision). When I could no longer effectively use iron sights I got a 1.5 to 4 power variable scope. The 1.5 is great for the woods where shots are are short. 4 power is plenty of magnification for up to 300 yds. I wouldn't recommend the 3-9 power scopes. You'd rarely use the 9 power and lose the short range speed you usually use in the woods. __________________ Jim Page Cogito, ergo armatum sum