October 24, 2012, 08:07 AM | #1 |
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300yrd target scope
Getting a 223 target rifle in the spring and will be shooting targets out to 300 yards. Was thinking of getting a Leupold FXlll 12x40 AO fixed power scope. Opinions and suggestions welcomed.
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October 24, 2012, 08:38 AM | #2 |
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What kind of targets, what position?
If tiny targets and/or benchrest, you would benefit from more magnification. If prone or field position with sling or bipod on bullseyes or humanoids, you are ok. I started in F class (bipod) with a 3.5-10, replaced on warranty with a 4-12, always at maximum power. But I upgraded to a 8.5-25 variable and worked my way up the scale to full power except when mirage was bad. If I got a fixed power for that, it would be a 20X. |
October 24, 2012, 05:30 PM | #3 |
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ChipChip:
I shoot a LEpuold 12 X, AO on my 22-250. I had target turrets and a targdot installed by Lepould. It is deadly in a dog town and yes I hit dogs at 300 pluss yards with it. Semper Fi. Gunnery Sergeant Clifford L. Hughes USMC Retired |
October 24, 2012, 09:01 PM | #4 |
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That 12X should work fine at 300 and quite a bit farther i would think.
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October 27, 2012, 05:04 PM | #5 |
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I've not owned one... but I'm considering a fixed 16 or 20 for 600-1000 yard steel, and have read nothing but praise for the SS line of scopes from SWFA and if I go fixed, that will be my choice.
They don't have a 12x, but 10X is more than adequate at that range, in either the rear or side focus- and less $ than the Leupy. Worth a look. http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-MOA-Scopes-C4226.aspx |
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