Author Topic: fixed scope (Read 317 times)

Myerslake2005 · « **on:** February 07, 2005, 07:24:47 PM »

Hi,

Looking at purchasing a 7-08 in Encore with a maximum shot of 150-175 yards at Whitetail deer. Most shots would be in wood areas 75-100 yards.

Saw some fixed scopes on e-bay and wondering what the most effective range would be for a 2X handgun scope before I need to get into variable power scopes.

Thanks

Jerry J · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2005, 01:42:38 AM »

For that caliber a 4x would be a minimum. Look at the variables that are out there a good 2x6(Bushnell), 2x7(Burris) or 2x8(Leupold) would suit this cartridge much better than a fixed 2x.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2005, 02:14:13 AM »

I would have to agree with Jerry J.

Catfish · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2005, 04:56:10 AM »

I disagree, I think that a 2x would be pleanty of scope for groundhog hunting out to 200 yrds. The more power you use the harder it is to find your target, and with handgun scopes you have a very small field of view anyway. I put my first scope on a handgun in 1969 and have done a far amount of hunting with them over the years. The fixed power 2X scopes are all I will use on gun that I carry while walking or driveing because they are somuch ltier and faster to get on the target with. If your setting a stand and have a good rest where weight and size is not a problem then a good variable is nice. If you do this always keep your scope on the lowest power. If the deer is far enough out that you want more power you`ll have time to set it up, but if one is spotted close you will not have time to turn it down.