I’m usually the same as Dave (Trumpetier) if I get a zoom scope, I usually always stick it on x6 and leave it…old habits eh
Although I’m really liking the humble fixed x4 in present times as I’m only really doing closer stuff nowadays.
I’m usually the same as Dave (Trumpetier) if I get a zoom scope, I usually always stick it on x6 and leave it…old habits eh
Although I’m really liking the humble fixed x4 in present times as I’m only really doing closer stuff nowadays.
My best purchase years ago was a 6x40 scope it was all I could afford at the time.
When I returned to air rifle shooting I bought a 3-9x40 and set it on 6x.
I find now I am on 8x.
I do use the zoom on my 4-16 scope. I find that 12x when sat in the hide at a fixed target is great.
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I have too many rifles too many scopes, thinning my collection down. I use 10x a lot & have fixed 10x & 20x scopes but with less rifles they will multi task more that a specific purpose for each one. Short range of 10 to 30 yds I use between 2x to 10x then 25 yds plus I find between 8x to 12x usedeven higher for spotting & watching. A wide range of distances & wide range of target sizes dictates variable mag. All depends on personal shooting style.
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I'll alter the zoom almost every time I shoulder the rifle,
different light conditions alter the view so low light might require a slight drop in mag,
when garden 'plinking' I set the mag so that the mildots match a ring of the target to ensure it's dead centre, & as I use several different target layouts that requires adjustment.
While high mag to check the holes can save a lot of time, unless you also use a spotting scope.
As per the OP, when scanning an area hunting, I'll use a lower mag, & then zoom in to ID any potential target, trying to follow a squirrel running through tree tops at high mag is next to impossible.
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I shoot mainly small fixed scopes anyway as their lighter and never need twiddling while out pesting as I need to point n shoot and instinctively know my holds, the two variable scopes I do have are set and taped up so they can’t move, one being my ratter(1-5-28) set on 1.5 and the other my hft scope(3-12-34) set on 7
I would not think of changing mag or focus while out shooting
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mines set at 6 and stays there
It’s a strange habit when you are so used to a certain mag.
I’ve tried many other folks setups over the years be it club or informal home range targets etc.
I’ve been handed many setups that are set on really high mag and oh crikey seeing the target wobble that much instantly puts me off
Instinctively I just have to wind the mag right down
A good question and interesting replies. I have variable scopes but they are set on x7 and don't move. Maybe I should get a x7 non variable scope? Indeed HFT does not let you change the magnification once you start the shoot.
Strange how fashion changes as well. I remember not many years ago when x10 fixed 40 or 42 was all the rage for HFT and 'all serious' shooters swore by it. That now seems to have changed and 32x7 seems the fashion for many (most?) shooters.
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I use zoom scopes all the time as they are the most versatile with a multi function rig.
I walk around on 10x (HFT) style, but then turn it down for close range or inside barn work and up for distance shots and range finding.
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