How do you know when you need more magnification?
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I think I will go with a fixed 25x rather than a variable. I like the simplicity and lighter weight of a fixed power scope.
Mark may be correct and I need a synthetic stock. That would give me something to paint. I have not broken out my spray gun in a while, it would be a nice excuse to go buy some paint.
Mark may be correct and I need a synthetic stock. That would give me something to paint. I have not broken out my spray gun in a while, it would be a nice excuse to go buy some paint.
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Re: How do you know when you need more magnification?
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the 25X is heavier than the 6-18, by about .2 oz.DavidABQ wrote:I think I will go with a fixed 25x rather than a variable. I like the simplicity and lighter weight of a fixed power scope.
Mark may be correct and I need a synthetic stock. That would give me something to paint. I have not broken out my spray gun in a while, it would be a nice excuse to go buy some paint.
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You are just full of good news! On your Frankenhunter are you using the 25x or the 6-18?kd5zmg wrote:
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the 25X is heavier than the 6-18, by about .2 oz.
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On Sunday I used the 25X on the Frankenshutz. Rebekah will be using my 6-18 on her Scout setup. I am waiting to see if Waverly wants to upgrade to the 25X... I hope not anytime soon.DavidABQ wrote:You are just full of good news! On your Frankenhunter are you using the 25x or the 6-18?kd5zmg wrote:
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the 25X is heavier than the 6-18, by about .2 oz.
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I need to see if I can talk her into wanting a nice and expensive new rifle scope.
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Good luck with that. I have been trying so I can get a 30X...DavidABQ wrote:I need to see if I can talk her into wanting a nice and expensive new rifle scope.
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Maybe she would like a nice new March scope? I would recommend one of these.
http://marchscopes.com/tactical-8-80-x-56.html
http://marchscopes.com/tactical-8-80-x-56.html
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I will take one if there's a line forming.DavidABQ wrote:Maybe she would like a nice new March scope? I would recommend one of these.
http://marchscopes.com/tactical-8-80-x-56.html
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I just can't imagine spending that kind of money on a scope! I would love to look through one but it is out of my neighborhood as far as money is concerned!Doodaddy wrote:I will take one if there's a line forming.DavidABQ wrote:Maybe she would like a nice new March scope? I would recommend one of these.
http://marchscopes.com/tactical-8-80-x-56.html
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Re: How do you know when you need more magnification?
I think the priciest I've looked through is a Swarovski Z6i. It was surely nice, but at some point our eyes stop picking up the differences and the value is either confidence or bragging rights.DavidABQ wrote:I just can't imagine spending that kind of money on a scope! I would love to look through one but it is out of my neighborhood as far as money is concerned!Doodaddy wrote:I will take one if there's a line forming.DavidABQ wrote:Maybe she would like a nice new March scope? I would recommend one of these.
http://marchscopes.com/tactical-8-80-x-56.html
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Probably just bragging rights. If I could see the target with open sights, I would use them. That could shave off almost a pound of weight from the rifle. ;)Doodaddy wrote:I think the priciest I've looked through is a Swarovski Z6i. It was surely nice, but at some point our eyes stop picking up the differences and the value is either confidence or bragging rights.DavidABQ wrote:I just can't imagine spending that kind of money on a scope! I would love to look through one but it is out of my neighborhood as far as money is concerned!Doodaddy wrote:
I will take one if there's a line forming.
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I just looked at the specs for this scope...
2lbs...ish
Weight 845g (29.8oz)
kind of heavy for hunter silhouette... standard maybe fine.
2lbs...ish
Weight 845g (29.8oz)
kind of heavy for hunter silhouette... standard maybe fine.
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Re: How do you know when you need more magnification?
I enjoy shooting it ironsights. A few years ago at Louisiana State in Gonzales, there was an open sight match. I shot my weekend high score with open sights. I wasn't sure if I should be proud or embarrassed by that.kd5zmg wrote:Probably just bragging rights. If I could see the target with open sights, I would use them. That could shave off almost a pound of weight from the rifle. ;)Doodaddy wrote:I think the priciest I've looked through is a Swarovski Z6i. It was surely nice, but at some point our eyes stop picking up the differences and the value is either confidence or bragging rights.DavidABQ wrote:
I just can't imagine spending that kind of money on a scope! I would love to look through one but it is out of my neighborhood as far as money is concerned!
That's rather very heavy. I'd rather not commit that much weight to just the scope.kd5zmg wrote:I just looked at the specs for this scope...
2lbs...ish
Weight 845g (29.8oz)
kind of heavy for hunter silhouette... standard maybe fine.
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I think so. For a hunting or benchrest rifle this would be great. wide variance of magnification.Doodaddy wrote:...
That's rather very heavy. I'd rather not commit that much weight to just the scope.
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