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zeke · June 15, 2019, 10:10 AM

When hunting the long range rifle had a 4x14. While hunting never had it set above 4x, and 300 yd shots were common. Out of an elevated stand with a bench. For closer in off hand, have 1-3x or 2-8x scopes, and they are set on lowest power.

Go to the range and shoot off hand quickly at 100 yds on higher power, then try it with higher power. For me, a HUGE difference between 2x and 6x. Then try at a closer range, say 50 yards. See how quickly you can even find the target set on 6x, then try a 1 or 2x.

June 15, 2019, 10:10 AM	#16
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	When hunting the long range rifle had a 4x14. While hunting never had it set above 4x, and 300 yd shots were common. Out of an elevated stand with a bench. For closer in off hand, have 1-3x or 2-8x scopes, and they are set on lowest power. Go to the range and shoot off hand quickly at 100 yds on higher power, then try it with higher power. For me, a HUGE difference between 2x and 6x. Then try at a closer range, say 50 yards. See how quickly you can even find the target set on 6x, then try a 1 or 2x.