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BlueGrassVW
08-09-2007, 04:22 PM
I am looking into getting a tactical scope for varmit hunting etc.

should I get one that is 2.5x10 or go for one that has goes alot further with the 4.5x16?

I wont be deer hunting with this setup so I dont need to be doing close shots. Any info from people with good varmit setups please let me know.

:D
weedwalker
08-09-2007, 04:33 PM
I use a Leoupold 4x12x40 on my .243 varmint rifle. Most of the time it's set on 5x. And you DO get close shots coyote hunting. I've had them about run me over. Unless you're doing some long range bench shooting, a 3x9x40 will cover any shot you'll get at a coyote. Knowing the ballistics of your gun will help you more than a high power scope. IMO.
C.L.Button
08-09-2007, 04:33 PM
I use a 4.5-14X50 Leupold Vari X III setup on mine. It works great, when I get to shoot it. :rolleyes: :D
KYBOY
08-09-2007, 04:37 PM
If I were strictly varmit hunting I would opt for the higher magnification. if you get a MIL dot(millradian) learn to use them. They can be an accurate rangfinder. Check into how the millradians are constrcuted in your scope. Some are eteched on the lens and some are pressed on the wire. Some meridians are round and some are oblong(military are oblong as well as most good quality scopes)...The formula isnt really that hard to learn. Its basically one millradian equals 3.6" at 100 yards or 36" at 1000 yards. Then you have to know the general size of your target.. Thats the basis of the formula..
BlueGrassVW
08-09-2007, 04:46 PM
Thanks for all the info.
WhiteRubi
08-09-2007, 07:28 PM
I've got a 4.5-14x50 Leupold Tactical from Premier Reticles on my Sendero .300 Win Mag. It's a GREAT scope. Unfortunately it was twice as much as the gun and it can shoot FAR better than I can.

I think you would be better served with the higher power scope. At 4.5 power, you still have a good FOV. It's not THAT much different than a 2 power FOV.
C.L.Button
08-09-2007, 07:57 PM
I've got a 4.5-14x50 Leupold Tactical from Premier Reticles on my Sendero .300 Win Mag. It's a GREAT scope. Unfortunately it was twice as much as the gun and it can shoot FAR better than I can.

I think you would be better served with the higher power scope. At 4.5 power, you still have a good FOV. It's not THAT much different than a 2 power FOV.

I agree, The scope is what does the job. The quality of the rifle helps, but the glass puts the frosting on the cake.

Hey it's only money ? :D
Dangermouse
08-09-2007, 11:16 PM
I perfer say a 6x20, just for the fact that if nothing went my way, I can most of the time find some crows to pop-off at. And they are tuff to hit at 200+ yrds.
etownhunter
08-10-2007, 01:01 AM
I use a 6-24X44 on my .223
BlueGrassVW
08-13-2007, 04:33 PM
good deal, I am looking at one right now that takes tactical caps at least by what my local shop says and its alot cheaper than a regular tactical. I went from spending about $900-1k to $500-600 plus the cost of the tactical caps.

Only question... will the scope preform the same as true tactical or is getting the caps just kinda jery rigging the whole set up?
WhiteRubi
08-13-2007, 05:01 PM
That really depends on what the "Tactical caps" do. A few things to look for:

1/4 MOA clicks on turrets. This means you can make adjustments of 1/4" at 100 yards per click (left/right up/down)

If you intend on shootin extremely long range, look for a tapered base. I have the Badger Ordnance rings and base on my Sendero with 20 moa tapered base. It will give you the elevation you need to get out past 900 yards.

A ranging reticle. Look for USMC Mil-Dot. The math to figure out ranging is simple once you memorize it. (I haven't :o)

All of this is more than overkill on a varmint rig, but you could REALLY reach out and touch something.

Good luck and keep us posted. Let us know what those "tactical caps" do as well.
BlueGrassVW
08-14-2007, 12:14 PM
Will do...

I hope to pick up the scope in the next week or so, so if this thread goes to the bottom I will bring it back with an update. Thanks again for all the info:D
westkybanded
08-14-2007, 12:43 PM
One thing to remember about mil-dot scopes and varmints...

If you are shooting long range, and using a mil-dot you may run into the problem of the dot completely covering the animal if it's not a high enough magnification...
WhiteRubi
08-14-2007, 03:44 PM
One thing to remember about mil-dot scopes and varmints...

If you are shooting long range, and using a mil-dot you may run into the problem of the dot completely covering the animal if it's not a high enough magnification...

AND...most, if not all variable power scopes need to be at 10 power for the Mil-Dot system to be accurate.