fixed zoom?

[Pawin]

Hi all for long range shooting 1000m plus is fixed zoom an advantage and if so what scope do you suggest?

[Boomstomp]

For long range shooting fixed magnification vs zoom is not the primary consideration.

You need a telescope of which the internal adjustment mechanisms are extremely precise, and will last! That is primarily what is needed for accurate long range shooting, as you need to be able to accurately adjust point of aim.
After that, finances dictate choice. Better glass and bigger zoom is more expensive.

If on a low budget, something like the SWFA 10x42 fixed optic (with proven, good internals) is better than a 6-24x50 scope that doesn't track well.
If on a higher budget (R20k +) then zoom optics with good internals become an option.

Start by giving a budget range, then people can give better suggestions to fit your wallet.

[414gates]

My recommendation for a first scope for long range shooting is the Lynx lx3-25-15x50-tactical/

Long range shooting doesn't work with a cheap scope.

[Adoons]

All of the above are true. I would rather shoot long range with a 8x fixed scope 25 mm tube that is keeping zero and adjust correctly than a 12-28 x 56 with thick tube and parallax and "quick set dials" etc etc but the aim moves with every shot. The caliber of the rifle might also influence the choice. On a low recoiling 6,5 Creedmoor vs a for instance .338 Lapua there would also be a difference between a good and bad scope?

[414gates]

On a low recoiling 6,5 Creedmoor vs a for instance .338 Lapua there would also be a difference between a good and bad scope?

Good means the adjustments can be changed repeatedly and stay true, and the optics clear at all magnifications.

There's no cheap scope with good glass.

There's no cheap scope with reliable tracking.

In the price range of good glass and reliable tracking, the scopes are also recoil proof, so it doesn't matter if it's on a Creedmoor or a Lapua.

[Pawin]

I just finished watching an interesting vid on the sightron 45x45. Any suggestions?

[414gates]

Parallax is from 10m for a reason.

It's impossible to see 1000 meters through a 45x scope with any mirage.

There is not enough elevation adjustment for 1000 meter shooting.

It's a air-gun scope

If you want that kind of scope, consider Nikko Stirling .

Ask Youtube to show you airgun scopes for long range rifle shooting.

[Pawin]

Thanks guys I think you are right the census is out "no fixed zoom". Cheers

[Toxxyc]

Fixed magnification has it's place. It's cheaper, lighter and you don't have to worry about focal planes and reticle changes. If you're set on it, do it. Rex on YouTube (Tiborasaurus Rex) has a good video on his Sniper 101 course about scope zoom where he covers fixed magnification quite well.

[Pawin]

Cheers Toxxyc will check it out.