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  1. 88MONDIAL

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    #1 88MONDIAL, Nov 7, 2005
    I was wondering who here does 200 yards or greater centerfire rifle target shooting?? I'm looking at getting a Savage .223 and I have a question on the scope.

    For shooting 200 and 300 yards, what magnification is best? I'm thinking either a 3-10X or a 4-16X. I want to keep my groups small but don't want to get overmagnified if I don't have to. Either the costs go up or the quality goes down. Is 10 power enough for 300yards? I'm getting conflicting answers in my research.

    Thanks!
     
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    #3 kaamacat, Nov 7, 2005
    One of mine is a 6mm that I use 300-600yds. It has a Leupold on it with target turrets.(Id have to look again, but think its 6x20). The 4x-16 you may like for longer shots sometimes, plus at 100yds I use a eraser sized "avery dot" to sight mine in and crank it up all the way. (to really rule out any shooter error).

    A suggestion though..........and granted its been a few years since I've purchased a scope........ quality gets you clarity and accuracy. I have both Leupold and Nikon and swear by them. Neither fogs, both have superior optics, and DO NOT change under shock.

    (I can keep my 6mm @ 3/8" @ 100yds, my custom XP100 chambered in a Win348 @ 1/2" @ 100yds on a reqular basis)
     
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    #4 88MONDIAL, Nov 7, 2005
    Kaamacat, thanks for your quick reply. So your saying that 16 power is needed for shots generally longer than 300yds and not needed for 200-300? Do you feel 10x is enough to be really accurate at 300? I was thinking Nikon as one of my choices as long as it has Parallax adjustment. I'm glad to hear a positive suggestions for it. My other choice is a Mueller.
     
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    #6 ChuckEBaby, Nov 7, 2005
    I generally like the 50 Cal. BMG.
    It’s accurate within a foot or two…… AT ONE MILE ! :)
     
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    #8 Rifledriver, Nov 7, 2005
    I'm a High Master in conventional high power long range target shooting and for the few instances I use a scope I use a 16 power at 1000 yards. I consider that a MAXIMUM at 1000 yards. The more power you use the more problems you are going to create for yourself. A good rule of thumb is to use the least power needed. I the situation you describe I would be using a 4x.
     
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    #9 Artherd, Nov 7, 2005
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    The 4-16x will give you more flexability out to 5-800yds or so. You won't need 16x unless you're going beyond 800+meters on a regular basis with a large calibre rifle.

    But a 3-10x will do just fine too. 300yds is just warming up.
     
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    #10 darth550, Nov 7, 2005
    I once did a guy in Laos from a thousand yards out......rifle shot in high winds.......

    There's only 3 or 4 guys in the world who could make that shot!
     
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    #11 de993, Nov 7, 2005
    yeah and remember...they f#@% you at the drive thru ;)
     
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    #12 88MONDIAL, Nov 8, 2005

    Using only 4x at 300yrds or even 200 isn't enough, is it? That's like using no magnification at 75 yrds. If I want to keep tight groups, around an inch or so, how can I do that with not seeing the crosshairs exactly where I'm placing them in relationship to the target? Don't mean to sound argumentative, I'm conflicted based on what I think 4x will look like at these ranges and you having such a vast knowledge in this area. If I'm shooting from a benchrest or a bipod at the least, I just don't understand why I wouldn't use more power to see the relationship of the reticle to the target more precisely?

    Thanks for your thoughts!
     
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    #13 DrStranglove, Nov 8, 2005
    300 yards is nothing. We qual at 500 METERS with iron sights. 200-300 yards is a piece of cake.
     

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