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What scope do I need for 800 yards?
As a general rule, 1x magnification per 100 yards of distance has been the prescription for some time. By that standard, one could adequately take an 800 yard shot with an 8x rifle scope. On the contrary, if you’ve looked through a scope at 8x, you’ll soon realize that more magnification is nice to have.
What distance is a 1/4 scope good for?
With the ability to get an accurate sight picture from 100-500 yards, this scope is perfect for close quarters combat and mid-range situations.
Whats the best zoom on a scope?
In general, most avid hunters prefer a scope with a magnification of approximately 3-15x or 4-16x. This allows for viewing the entire animal at as close as 35 yards, and also the ability to make long-range shots. The most common scopes for PRS shooters is 5-25x, but benchrest competitors prefer 40x fixed power scopes.
What is the best brand of rifle scope?
Vortex Optics. This company is one of the newest kids on the block.
What are the best rifle scopes?
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What is the best long range rifle scope?
Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.7-27x56mm. It’s not surprising that 243 shooters surveyed reported they were running the Vortex Razor HD 4.7-27×56 ($2,899; vortexoptics.com) on their long-range rig.
How to choose the correct rifle scope?
– The objective zoom diameter is noted by the number after the “x”, so a 3-9×40 scope would have a diameter of 40 millimeters. – With zooms over 10x, especially higher zooms, you may want to move up to 50mm OLD. – Larger objective zoom diameters allow more light into the scope as well, helping see the shot better.