05-27-2023, 05:54 PM
(05-27-2023, 05:39 PM)Old Bob Wrote: Bassfish ... With any variable scope your aiming point is going to be less precise at its lowest magnification than at its highest. So, yeah, your groups might be a bit larger at 2X than 7X. As for changing to a 4x12 scope, what is your typical hunting range? If it's 200yds or less your 2x7 should be quite adequate. Myself, I've had mostly 3x9 scopes on hunting rifles except for my 270 Win that I use exclusively for Antelope. It has a 3x18 'cause I might have to shoot out to 400yds or more.I'm good with the 2x7 for hunting. I guess I didn't speak ,right my concern is using a hunting scope target shooting , what group size would you expect using a 2x7 vs a 4x12 at say 100-200 yds. ?
I have no experience with quick release scope mounts. Can't say how well they return to zero when removed & reinstalled.
I normally sight in at 50 yds with my 2x7 and 3x9, I can account for a 200yd zero and sight in at 50 and have no problems with my hunting but at 100 yds I can no longer see well enough to get the tight groups but since a target is not moving and doesn't have to be picked out from the background I was thinking about a 4x12 or higher for target and testing my new reloads because on max I can see the 1" square or circle that I am using to compare groups making human error less.
I had thought about a 4x12 or 3x16-18 on a quick release for target and the ability to switch back to the hunting scope easily for deer season