What is the best fixed scope magnification?

cchardwick · November 2, 2008, 11:49 PM

I just ordered a NC STAR Mark III Tactical Scope 4X32 P4 Sniper. It's a fixed 4X and I'm hoping to use it as an all around all purpose scope for varmints around the farm. What do you think is the best fixed magnification for all around shooting?

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Kreyzhorse · November 3, 2008, 07:51 AM

In my opinion, which ain't worth much, I think a 4x is great for deer hunting in the woods. If your varmints are longer range, I'd prefer a higher power.

DWARREN123 · November 3, 2008, 08:30 AM

I like a 7X especially the Weaver brand.

cchardwick · November 3, 2008, 10:22 AM

I have a larger magnification on my 22 Mag and it seems that most of my shots are so close they are blurry. I live up here in the wooded mountains so I don't get to have many real long shots like down on the prarie. I'd say 100 yards max. I guess it depends on what kind of terrain you have.

November 2, 2008, 11:49 PM	#1
cchardwick Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 574	What is the best fixed scope magnification? I just ordered a NC STAR Mark III Tactical Scope 4X32 P4 Sniper. It's a fixed 4X and I'm hoping to use it as an all around all purpose scope for varmints around the farm. What do you think is the best fixed magnification for all around shooting? http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SCP119-34.html

November 3, 2008, 07:51 AM	#2
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	In my opinion, which ain't worth much, I think a 4x is great for deer hunting in the woods. If your varmints are longer range, I'd prefer a higher power. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

November 3, 2008, 08:30 AM	#3
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,758	I like a 7X especially the Weaver brand. __________________ Have a nice day!

November 3, 2008, 10:22 AM	#4
cchardwick Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 574	I have a larger magnification on my 22 Mag and it seems that most of my shots are so close they are blurry. I live up here in the wooded mountains so I don't get to have many real long shots like down on the prarie. I'd say 100 yards max. I guess it depends on what kind of terrain you have.