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    Hi All,
    If I’m planning to take heart/lung shots between 50m to 250m, will a 3-9x 40 scope suffice, or must I look at something with a bit more magnification?

    The animals I indent hunting in the future will mainly be blesbuck and impala with the odd kudu and blue/black wildebeest thrown in

    My preference of make is Bushnell

    Rifle caliber is 30-06 (waiting for license)

    Your opinion’s please

    Thanks

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    Out to 250m a 3-9 will be fine.

    If you only do broadside shots, then at those distances even a normal 4x scope will be do the job.

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    If you know your rifle and scope and have no problems with good sight, 3-9 x40 will be enough up to 250 for Blesbuck. I sometimes use a 308 and Burris 3-9x40 on the shooting range to shoot silhouette sheep up to 500m. If I may suggest, rather settle for a 3-12x40. 250m is not just behind the next bush. Also look at a ballistic plex reticule if you are going to hunt at these distances. Have a little experience with Bushnell, but also have a look at Nikon and Leupold.

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    Lynx Scope also provide good value for money.

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    Thanks for the replies

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