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11-06-2010, 06:33 #1
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Scope Magnification
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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11-06-2010, 07:03 #2
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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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11-06-2010, 07:08 #3
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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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11-06-2010, 07:14 #4
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Lynx Scope also provide good value for money.
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14-06-2010, 05:45 #5
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