chadt
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Thank you everyone l appreciate the help
Question for those that take large game at 300 to 600 yrds
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dfanonymous
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I don't really go over x18 for really anything under 1200y unless it's really small. Like a can or something, or it's a small shooting lane on a positively ID'd target.
So around 8-12x. The reason is field of view, target tracking, and it's easier to follow the shot with bigger cartridges like light rifle built magnums.
So around 8-12x. The reason is field of view, target tracking, and it's easier to follow the shot with bigger cartridges like light rifle built magnums.
tomcat818
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I like others keep my power at lowest level 4 (4X12) until I the prey is in site. Have to get back to you on the 300-600yds shots since all my elk have been taken under 210yds and 75% of them under 100yds and I've had no opportunities beyond the 210yds . I believe on the 210 shot I turned my power up to 8. Similar regarding deer most shots under 150yds. My grandfathers rifle had a fixed 4 power scope and he took a 5 point bull at ~500yds with me spotting his misses with a pair of 8 power binoculars. My eyes were a lot better back then
8 to 20. I hunted with a Kahles straight 8 X 56 for most of my life and generally that's where my scope is set unless I need more. I find myself at 12 and 16 a lot too.
