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    Posted: April/10/2009 at 18:55
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Probably been asked in some form before, but, What mag/obj range of scope would you recommend for 100-200 yards for mainly target shooting?
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Ok, $600
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Thanks Voodoo, good info.
I guess I should have phrased the question something like this:
Which of these two ranges would be most preferable for target shooting 100 to 400 yards ?   3.5x10x50   or  4.5x14x50
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I like the 4.5-14 range a lot. 4.5 is low enough on the low end for targets, and if you have the right conditions to use the extra power, 14x is nice for precision work. You can always turn it down if you don't need it.

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Originally posted by trigger29 trigger29 wrote:

I like the 4.5-14 range a lot. 4.5 is low enough on the low end for targets, and if you have the right conditions to use the extra power, 14x is nice for precision work. You can always turn it down if you don't need it.
 
Pretty much surmised my thoughts as well. More power means more mirage issues.
I'd also stay with a target dot reticle, or maybe a thin duplex.  
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If thats all you intend on doing with it, I would definately use a super sniper 10x42 (plus its only about $300).....
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Originally posted by trigger29 trigger29 wrote:

I like the 4.5-14 range a lot. 4.5 is low enough on the low end for targets, and if you have the right conditions to use the extra power, 14x is nice for precision work. You can always turn it down if you don't need it.

i would agree with this
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If you only target shoot from a bench rest in full daylight higher magnification is your friend and you will enjoy having target / tactical knobs.  I find that it is nice to have a scope with higher magnification range like a 20x + so that you can see the holes in the 200 yd target without the aid of a spotting scope.  I will post some scopes that I think you should consider, please note that if  you want to use the scope for hunting you want lower magnification like a 3-9x 40 Super Sniper  but for daylight target these would do nicely:
Sightron 6-24x50 SIII 30mm Riflescope Dot Sightron 6-24x50 SIII 30mm Riflescope
Stock # - SIIISS624X50LRD
  • Matte
  • Dot
  • 30mm
  • Side Focus
  • Target Knobs
$789.95 
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Sightron 6-24x50 SIII 30mm Riflescope Mil-Dot Sightron 6-24x50 SIII 30mm Riflescope
Stock # - SIIISS624X50LRMD
  • Matte
  • Mil-Dot
  • 30mm
  • Side Focus
  • Target Knobs
$804.95 
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Thunbs Up  This would be my first choice. 
Leupold 25x40 FX-3 Silhouette Riflescope 1/2min. Leupold Dot Leupold 25x40 FX-3 Silhouette Riflescope
Stock # - LEU66850
  • Matte
  • 1/2min. Leupold Dot
  • 1"
  • Target Knobs
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Free Sun Shade
  • Xtended Twilight Lens System
$649.95 
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Leupold 12x40 FX-3 Riflescope Leupold Dot Leupold 12x40 FX-3 Riflescope
Stock # - LEU66840
  • Matte
  • Leupold Dot
  • 1"
  • Target Knobs
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Xtended Twilight Lens System
$579.95 
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Leupold 6x42 FX-3 Competition Hunter Riflescope Target Dot Leupold 6x42 FX-3 Competition Hunter Riflescope
Stock # - LEU66825
  • Matte
  • Target Dot
  • 1"
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Xtended Twilight Lens System
$469.95 

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Go with the 4.5 x 14 x 50.


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