Coyote Rifle Optics
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Go 56 mm front end and be done no matter what you choose....far more light and FOV in all weather and light conditions....dusk and dawn you will gain 30 minutes of shooting
lancetkenyon
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IYKYK...Not a dis on xsn10s...
As long as it has good quality glass it is up to the individual as to what power, what tube diameter, what reticle, what diameter objective lens, what focal plane the reticle is in all we can do is say what our preferences are and why we have them. Some will be in brushy hunting areas and use mostly lower power, some will be in vast open country and want higher power, some will have high temps and mirage problems, some will be in snowy conditions and will want a shade and less light gathering abilities, some will be in low light conditions and want more light gathering abilities.
rawjuno
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I currently run a Burris and also a vortex for my varmint scopes. I do not spend high dollars on my varmint rifles. I usually spend $300 to $400.
I also don't buy junk. You don't need high-quality glass to shoot coyotes at less than 300 yards. A simple 3 to 9 if you can't see that you need to get your eyes checked.
I believe in high-end glass, but I keep that for my long range rifles. I've been hunting coyotes for many years and I would say 90% of my coyotes are killed within 40 yards on the run. That's done with those two scopes usually beginning at two to a three power. Also, I don't believe in educating coyotes which I feel is done way too often. So unless I know I can put that coyote on the ground I won't take the shot. Any scope you get used to will work for you, but my years of experience and less powered scope is better. Whatever you do, don't go broke buying high-end glass for something you're not going to be truly using. But don't go cheap or you'll end up buying again.
I also don't buy junk. You don't need high-quality glass to shoot coyotes at less than 300 yards. A simple 3 to 9 if you can't see that you need to get your eyes checked.
I believe in high-end glass, but I keep that for my long range rifles. I've been hunting coyotes for many years and I would say 90% of my coyotes are killed within 40 yards on the run. That's done with those two scopes usually beginning at two to a three power. Also, I don't believe in educating coyotes which I feel is done way too often. So unless I know I can put that coyote on the ground I won't take the shot. Any scope you get used to will work for you, but my years of experience and less powered scope is better. Whatever you do, don't go broke buying high-end glass for something you're not going to be truly using. But don't go cheap or you'll end up buying again.
Donneric
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I recently received a custom rifle from the smith just for coyotes after a measurable wait. 20 Tactical. Put a NX8 1-8X24 F1 on it MOAR reticle. Fur friendly configuration and for relatively closer work. Didn't want a giant scope on it as it's an over hill a dale rig and I also carry a shotgun for the surprises. It's a perfect scope for me an I hunt in pretty open country. Hope that helps.
at Vortex Diamondback 
️2.5-10x32 NXS on my coyote rig. Can track a runner on low power.
xsn10s
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Which reticle did you get Lance?
lancetkenyon
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Mil-C in the NX8.
metal2meat
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A 4ish to 14ish Leupold offering with the varmint hunter reticle might fit your needs pretty well. I'd stay away from anything front focal as the crosshairs can be tough to see in low light on the lower powers. A bit of range work to match your cartridge drops to the varmint reticle should make you pretty deadly to 500 yards, maybe more. Anything inside 300 would be pretty easy to make accurate shots.
Airedale56
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Sir,
Put the cork back in the bottle.
You have obviously exceeded your consumptive limits.
Read the Rules again, especially the "drunk posting" one on page 66.
It could happen to any of us, not judging.
With humility,
Airedale56
