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

Boomer58cal · August 24, 2013, 05:21 PM

My dad was always a big fan of 4 power scopes and I'd have to agree 4 power is plenty for 90 percent of hunting. 30 or 40 years ago single power scopes were tough and reliable, well variable power scopes were a bit fragile.

Today you can get a $200 scope better than anything you had back then. Today I generally stick with 3-9x40 & 4-12-40, but my new favorite is my Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x42. I still get my 4 power, but when I have a steady enough rest or I need to better identify my target I have 16 power when I need it.

Sure someday I'd love to have a 3-18, but until finances allow I'm very happy with my monarch 3.

4 power is still plenty but when you can have your cake and eat it too... why not.

Boomer

August 24, 2013, 05:21 PM	#8
Boomer58cal Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2013 Location: closer than you think Posts: 967	My dad was always a big fan of 4 power scopes and I'd have to agree 4 power is plenty for 90 percent of hunting. 30 or 40 years ago single power scopes were tough and reliable, well variable power scopes were a bit fragile. Today you can get a $200 scope better than anything you had back then. Today I generally stick with 3-9x40 & 4-12-40, but my new favorite is my Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x42. I still get my 4 power, but when I have a steady enough rest or I need to better identify my target I have 16 power when I need it. Sure someday I'd love to have a 3-18, but until finances allow I'm very happy with my monarch 3. 4 power is still plenty but when you can have your cake and eat it too... why not. Boomer __________________ The number one cause of death in the 20th century. 290,000,000 citizens were first disarmed and then murdered by their own governments. This number does not include those killed in war. We're from the government, we're here to help Last edited by Boomer58cal; August 24, 2013 at 10:51 PM. Reason: Typo