Long Range Scope question
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You'll probably get a wide variety of opinions on what power is sufficient. It's really a personal thing. Some will say 10x works good for them out to 1000 yards, others prefer something in the 3-15x, and quite a few like the 5.5-22x route. Personally I prefer 12-42x as the eyes aren't what they used to be but mirage can be a factor. I think generally most would agree on 1/4 moa is preferred over 1/2moa. As far as maximum distance it's hard to say as I'm not familiar with your rifles accuracy, your skills etc. If it were me I wouldn't be pushing it much past 500 yards but, as I said my eyes aren't what they used to be. Hopefully others will join in here and lend their comments as well.
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mapsjanhere
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There are people that shoot 1000 yards with iron sights. Most top class shooters seem to use something like 100 yards times magnification for long range shooting. Me personally I can only do 50 yards times magnification and still get a decent sight picture.
As for MOA clicks, for hunting the 1/2 should be plenty, the 1/4 click gives you 1 " more adjustability at 400 yards.
As for MOA clicks, for hunting the 1/2 should be plenty, the 1/4 click gives you 1 " more adjustability at 400 yards.
The actual magnification of the Mark 4 2.5 x 8 x 36 M2 is 3 x 8.7. If you compare that to the Mark 4 3.5 x 10 which has an actual magnification of 3.2 x 9.5 there is not that much difference. The biggest differences are the lack of side focus on the 2.5 x 8 and it weighs 3.5 oz. less.
