Got Two Rifles, Need Two Scopes

[SA Friday]

Sure, I'll look. I'm less concerned right now about the specifics of scopes than the strategy - does it make sense to try to match up the scopes? Secondly is fixed vs variable? Is a 6x fixed going to work for antelope/mulies/elk, or is a variable that much more useful?

depends on how you shoot, distances you shoot, and what you are using the guns for.

I personally don't find practicing with the 223 beneficial for a larger caliber. They have different ballistics and are effected by wind differently. Some things can be practiced but when it comes to shooting a certain rifle well, you simply have to shoot it.

Fixed power scopes are something I avoid on hunting rifles. They have some disadvantages that are tough to overcome. I harvested a white tail in PA years back that comes to mind. I had been hunting open power lines and fields, and ultimately ended up taking a 20 yard shot on a buck. a fixed 10x is fine for the longer shots but would have been hell at 20 yards. I had to dial my scope back to 3x to get the shot off. Its rare for that around here since its so open in comparison to east coast forest hunting, but hunting can be very dynamic.

Give me a couple of days and I'll get you a PM with pics and info.

[bogie]

dFixed power scopes are something I avoid on hunting rifles. They have some disadvantages that are tough to overcome. I harvested a white tail in PA years back that comes to mind. I had been hunting open power lines and fields, and ultimately ended up taking a 20 yard shot on a buck. a fixed 10x is fine for the longer shots but would have been hell at 20 yards. I had to dial my scope back to 3x to get the shot off. Its rare for that around here since its so open in comparison to east coast forest hunting, but hunting can be very dynamic.

Agree with SA Friday. Stick with something that will at least get you down to 3x. You never know when you will be in the woods. Nikon makes a 3-9x40 buckmaster that may work well for you.