How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
Just my FX-3, 25/40, 1/2 min dot. Sold the Sightron 6-24X42 SIL back in February as the dot was getting to small at 77 and 100 meters, but served well at 24X for some time. FX-3 Optics are Sooo bright!
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I now have a Leupold FX-3 in 25x40 and boy is it a huge difference from my 12x40This is almost like relearning how to shoot.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
So, you keep saying this. In what way are you having to relearn how to shoot...DavidABQ wrote:I now have a Leupold FX-3 in 25x40 and boy is it a huge difference from my 12x40This is almost like relearning how to shoot.
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The wobble is exaggerated so what I thought was a good stance may not be one. I am having extraordinary difficulty trying to keep the dot somewhere near the animal.
It will take time to come to terms with this large of a jump in magnification.
It will take time to come to terms with this large of a jump in magnification.
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DavidABQ wrote:The wobble is exaggerated so what I thought was a good stance may not be one. I am having extraordinary difficulty trying to keep the dot somewhere near the animal.
It will take time to come to terms with this large of a jump in magnification.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
Around 24 power, never checked it.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
Mary,
24x, it seems that I have been behind the times by using a straight 12x.
I am sure I will adapt to my new 25x, it will just take some time.
Thanks.
24x, it seems that I have been behind the times by using a straight 12x.
I am sure I will adapt to my new 25x, it will just take some time.
Thanks.
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Depending on the lighting, I tend to use 20 to 25 power, but in low lighting I will go down to 18.
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Depending on the lighting, I tend to use 20 to 25 power, but in low lighting I will go down to 18.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
You are right Mary. High power settings cut down on the light thru the scope. Sun shades do the same thing.
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Re: How many shoot with a variable and how many with a fixed power scope
3x12, 6x18 and 6.5x20 efr. I shoot critters with my guns so I need to dial down for close shots.
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