How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
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How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
I am curious to see which is more popular here atvSteel Chickens.
So who shoots with a variable power and who shoots with a fixed power.
I am currently using a Leupold fixed 12x.
So who shoots with a variable power and who shoots with a fixed power.
I am currently using a Leupold fixed 12x.
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I have two fixed-power 24X scopes and three variable 6-24X scopes on my silhouette rifles.
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A Weaver T-24 and a Leupold Premier Boosted 18x40
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
One of each. A leupold 25 fxIII and a premier boosted 18-40 Leupold
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One fixed, one variable, both Weavers...
T16 on my smallbore (CZ 452)
V16 on my air rifle (TX200)
T16 on my smallbore (CZ 452)
V16 on my air rifle (TX200)
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
That are a lot of silhouette rifles.Jason wrote:I have two fixed-power 24X scopes and three variable 6-24X scopes on my silhouette rifles.
Since you have both kinds of scopes it begs the question: which do you prefer? Fixed or variable?
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It seems everyone so far who has responded have both types of scopes.
You people cannot make up your mind and switch scopes as the mood moves you?
I am firmly of the fixed power preference, I do have some variable powered scopes but on my favorite rifles I am switching over, as I can afford it, to fixed power scopes.
You people cannot make up your mind and switch scopes as the mood moves you?
I am firmly of the fixed power preference, I do have some variable powered scopes but on my favorite rifles I am switching over, as I can afford it, to fixed power scopes.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
Hi ,
The fixed power vs. variable power question has reared its head over the history of silhouette ...
I personally prefer a fixed 24X or greater ; at 100 meters it is very difficult to see bullet holes in
Paper targets ( white paper ) with less than 24X. I prefer even 30X or 36X. An 18 - 40X Seems to be
A great advantage - yet mounting and extra weight cancel out the Seeming advantage !
With a variable , we select the power we are comfortable with - and Leave it there !
On the bench , testing , might be nice to crank to 40 X , but is it better than a fixed 36X ?
I hope this will be considered by those asking ...
GSL.
The fixed power vs. variable power question has reared its head over the history of silhouette ...
I personally prefer a fixed 24X or greater ; at 100 meters it is very difficult to see bullet holes in
Paper targets ( white paper ) with less than 24X. I prefer even 30X or 36X. An 18 - 40X Seems to be
A great advantage - yet mounting and extra weight cancel out the Seeming advantage !
With a variable , we select the power we are comfortable with - and Leave it there !
On the bench , testing , might be nice to crank to 40 X , but is it better than a fixed 36X ?
I hope this will be considered by those asking ...
GSL.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
It depends.
For a dedicated silhouette rifle, I like a fixed power for the simplicity and lower weight. On rifles that are set up for silhouette, but may also go hunting, it makes more sense to use a variable power scope. More recently, my sons have gotten into hunting and frequently need to "borrow" a scope for their rifles, so the variable power are handy. And somehow, they've come to expect good glass and adjustable objectives on their scopes, so it's hard to substitute a less expensive unit.
For a dedicated silhouette rifle, I like a fixed power for the simplicity and lower weight. On rifles that are set up for silhouette, but may also go hunting, it makes more sense to use a variable power scope. More recently, my sons have gotten into hunting and frequently need to "borrow" a scope for their rifles, so the variable power are handy. And somehow, they've come to expect good glass and adjustable objectives on their scopes, so it's hard to substitute a less expensive unit.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
I have fixed power scopes on my silhouette rifles. I have used variables in the past, but never changed the magnification. So I swapped over to fixed power scopes for the simplicity of them. Less moving parts to break.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
Both. However I haven't changed the power a half dozen times (including practice) of my variables. I shoot only smallbore so my experience may not be relevant to everyone.DavidABQ wrote: ....who shoots with a variable power and who shoots with a fixed power...
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Thank you everyone, I found the replies interesting. More individuals have fixed power scopes than I would have thought.
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I got the variable one for my high power thinking I could crank it down to alleviate mirage, crank it up when I was shooting better. Truth is I might replace it with a 25 fixed since I rarely move it.
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Old Ranger,
What is your opinion of my avatar?
I have been told I resemble old Elmer Fudd when I am at a silhouette match.
What is your opinion of my avatar?
I have been told I resemble old Elmer Fudd when I am at a silhouette match.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
The missing details here are availability of the features for scopes at various times and the variety of rifle silhouette matches and equipment. I would only have one type of scope on all of my silhouette rifles if someone made one with these attributes.
- The reliability and precision of the Sightron adjustment mechanism
- The glass quality of the S&B/Nightforce/U.S. Optics long range scopes
- Huge adjustment range, 60MOA at the very least (Leupold/Weaver have 40MOA, Sightron SIL has 60, some higher-end scopes have 100)
- 12-36X Magnification (I never go below 12, even in the worst weather/light/mirage, but I'd like to go higher than 24x sometimes)
- 3/8 or 0.4 MOA dot reticle
- Very crisp 1/4 MOA adjustment clicks, at least 15 minutes per revolution of the knob
- The very low weight of the Leupold FXIII scopes
- Focus from <10yds to infinity without an adapter
- The no-tools-required zero reset from the Weaver T-series
- Markings on the objective for smallbore (like Weaver T-series) and highpower silhouette distances that are actually correct
- Street price less than $1000