The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Has the rules of what scope is enough been changed?????

johnwilliamson062 · August 30, 2013, 01:09 PM

I think what it comes down to is most scopes aren't bought for hunting anymore. People are putting together more and more rifles with the intent to shoot a static target at long ranges. I have a 3-9X and I rarely put it over 4 or 5 X in the field. Even that is usually to watch an approaching/crossing target beyond my comfort range.

I can use the 9X on a paper target at 100 yards off a bench though.

August 30, 2013, 01:09 PM	#35
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I think what it comes down to is most scopes aren't bought for hunting anymore. People are putting together more and more rifles with the intent to shoot a static target at long ranges. I have a 3-9X and I rarely put it over 4 or 5 X in the field. Even that is usually to watch an approaching/crossing target beyond my comfort range. I can use the 9X on a paper target at 100 yards off a bench though.