Scope recomendation
-
- B Poster
- Posts: 79
- Joined: Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:02 pm
Scope recomendation
We are doing a couple of test matches this year at Tappanhill gun club to see if it is viable to shoot this game. I need to buy a scope for my rem 700 7mm-08. I use leupold scopes. I figure a fx-3 variable to 25 power is best with a dot reticle? Am I correct
-
- A Poster
- Posts: 242
- Joined: Sun May 07, 2006 7:50 pm
Re: Scope recomendation
A little confusion here. I believe the FX is a fixed power scope and not variable. Yes, they are available in 25 power. Dot size is 1/2 or 3/8 minute. In this game we look for a couple things in scopes. We shoot at different distances so having an adjustable objective is very helpful to eliminate parallax. Large external type target adjusting knobs for elevation and windage are also nice, again because we are adjusting the scopes for different distances and constantly changing elevation. The dot reticles are a nice addition. The 1/2 and 3/8 minute probably being the most popular. Leupold also makes a 1/8 minute target dot but that is very small on fine wires and the image can be easily lost in the grass or berms around the targets. The bottom line is if you are just experimenting for a match or two I would shoot what you have in hand. A 3x9 or 4x12 will show you what is going on and you can get a good feel for the game. Then go to some other matches, see what others are using and look thru them to help you make your decision.
-
- B Poster
- Posts: 79
- Joined: Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:02 pm
Re: Scope recomendation
Thanks Yankee , yea need a variable with a dot I think. No matches around here to go to . Could you guys tell,me what you are using ?
- dustinflint
- Expert Master Poster
- Posts: 1519
- Joined: Tue May 17, 2011 12:13 pm
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Re: Scope recomendation
I use a 25X Leupold FX-3 with a 1/2 MOA dot reticle on my HP rifle. It's perfect. I don't like variable power scopes - I shoot 24X-25X with 1/2 min dots on all my silhouette rifles. Leupold, Weaver, Sightron and Bushnell are all good but I like Leupold for HP because of the extended eye relief and clarity out to 500m. I use a Weaver on my smallbore rifle and Weavers & Bushnells on the air rifles.
Dustin
Dustin
-
- Expert Master Poster
- Posts: 1772
- Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:54 am
- Location: Colorado
Re: Scope recomendation
I have a pair of those 25x's with 3/8ths dot on two 7-08 match guns. Also have 6.5-20's on several 7-08's both with fine duplex and 1/8th tiny dot. One of my favorites is the fixed M8 12x. Iv'e got them in fine duplex, 1/8th dot and a pair with 1/2 min. dot. I like using them all. The advantage, IMO, goes to a higher power variable being able to dial down the power during heavy mirage or windy conditions. I have shot good scores in high wind at 6.5x.
-
- Uber Master Poster
- Posts: 2746
- Joined: Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:34 pm
- Location: Casa Grande, AZ
Re: Scope recomendation
I have a 6.5 x 20 Leupold with a 3/8 dot. the power has been bumped to 18 x 40 by Premier. I have the same scope on both of my SB rifles.