Nighthunter1
Active Member
25x
My 6.5 PRC hunting rifle has a Bushnell LRTS 4.5 - 18 x 44 scope with an illuminated G3 reticle. I feel that that is about ideal for hunting in Nevada where my longest *Rule 1 Violation*al shot would be around 800 yards. Yes, I compete with a 21X max power scope but that is for much smaller targets than "minute of deer".
Is 18X about all that is necessary in your mind for *Rule 1 Violation*al shots out to 800 yards?
Eric B.
I see lots of folks emphasize 5 shot groups, I guess that's the same group of folks that are concerned with barrel life. Nothing wrong with that if a fellow thinks it's necessary but it's not happening with my serious hunting rifles. I shoot several three shot groups with extend intervals between groups. If it's like I want, then I make sure the cold bore shot is consistent over a week or two period. If it is, I'm happy. The cold bore shot is what is most important to me, If it is good & consistent, I probably won't need four follow up shots.Competition is relative either way. Bench competition is based on groups. Field shooting is about making one shot. I often want to ask on this forum is it more important to have 5 one shot sub moa groups or is it better to have one 5 shot sub moa group. I'm accustom to 5 one shot groups mentality. That being said, I think field of view is more important than max mag. So 18x power is quite adequate for 800y. A 10x is fine for 800y.