Author: farscott
Subject: Which scope to buy??
Posted: July/22/2013 at 15:42
This discussion touches on something that has puzzled me for quite some time. One poster mentioned that he was unable to discern does from a 4-point buck with his scope. My confusion results from my understanding that a spotting scope or set of binoculars is used to identify the game target, and the rifle scope is used to aim the rifle. Am I missing something?
Subject: Which scope to buy??
Posted: July/22/2013 at 15:42
This discussion touches on something that has puzzled me for quite some time. One poster mentioned that he was unable to discern does from a 4-point buck with his scope. My confusion results from my understanding that a spotting scope or set of binoculars is used to identify the game target, and the rifle scope is used to aim the rifle. Am I missing something?
My practice is to use either my spotting scope (longer ranges) or a set of binoculars (brush) to identify the game and then switch to the rifle scope. The spotting scope and binos are much better suited for pulling out detail and much easier to use for long periods. I use fixed power scopes on my hunting rifles (4X and 8x) except for one 3-9x that was a gift from my wife. That one stays set on 6x. I am considering a fixed 12x for a .22 Hornet varmint rifle. The low power is due to image shake and jitter from off-hand shooting in places that are not ideal.
Is my use of different optics to identify and target unusual? Is the use of the rifle scope for both spotting and shooting due to the speed of the game?