Author: RifleDude
Subject: 1,7-10x42 VS 2-12x50
Posted: December/23/2013 at 16:51
I tend to prefer scopes maxing out at 10X and 42-44 max size reticles for several reasons:
1. I don't like my scope's objective bell to be wider than my rifle's forend, if at all possible. I slide my rifles in and out of a scabbard on my ATV, and it tends to hang up on the cloth liner inside if parts of the scope or other accessories are wider than the rifle.
2. 10X is more than enough magnification for anywhere I ever hunt -- if we're talking about a big game hunting rifle, so I'd rather not spend extra for capabilities I don't benefit much from.
3. All else being equal, I prefer my scopes to be as light and compact as possible, unless I pay a significant penalty in optical performance in exchange. In this case, you don't compromise any optical performance with a 1.7-10X42.
4. I have several high end 2.5-10X42s and a Swaro Z6 1.7-10X42. I also have a few high end 50mm scopes. All of the 42's are already superb low light performers that allow me to shoot way beyond legal hunting hours as-is, so the slight low light performance benefits of the larger 50mm objective isn't significant enough for me to warrant the increased cost and scope width.
5. I like my scopes to be mounted as low as possible, though on some setups 50mm doesn't pose a height problem for me. It's really when the objective gets to 56mm and beyond that it becomes a cheek weld issue for me. Still, all else being equal, I prefer my scopes to be closer to the barreled action, if for no other reason than the rifle fits in double rifle cases and my ATV scabbard better.
6. 12X doesn't give me enough additional detail over 10X for me to consider it a real "advantage" in field conditions, on big game sized animals, and at typical shooting distances I'm likely to encounter. So, I'd rather not spend the extra $ for a heavier, bulkier scope if I don't have to.
I don't mind 50mm scopes, though that is my self imposed objective diameter limit for the reasons stated above. Either will work very well.
Subject: 1,7-10x42 VS 2-12x50
Posted: December/23/2013 at 16:51
I tend to prefer scopes maxing out at 10X and 42-44 max size reticles for several reasons:
1. I don't like my scope's objective bell to be wider than my rifle's forend, if at all possible. I slide my rifles in and out of a scabbard on my ATV, and it tends to hang up on the cloth liner inside if parts of the scope or other accessories are wider than the rifle.
2. 10X is more than enough magnification for anywhere I ever hunt -- if we're talking about a big game hunting rifle, so I'd rather not spend extra for capabilities I don't benefit much from.
3. All else being equal, I prefer my scopes to be as light and compact as possible, unless I pay a significant penalty in optical performance in exchange. In this case, you don't compromise any optical performance with a 1.7-10X42.
4. I have several high end 2.5-10X42s and a Swaro Z6 1.7-10X42. I also have a few high end 50mm scopes. All of the 42's are already superb low light performers that allow me to shoot way beyond legal hunting hours as-is, so the slight low light performance benefits of the larger 50mm objective isn't significant enough for me to warrant the increased cost and scope width.
5. I like my scopes to be mounted as low as possible, though on some setups 50mm doesn't pose a height problem for me. It's really when the objective gets to 56mm and beyond that it becomes a cheek weld issue for me. Still, all else being equal, I prefer my scopes to be closer to the barreled action, if for no other reason than the rifle fits in double rifle cases and my ATV scabbard better.
6. 12X doesn't give me enough additional detail over 10X for me to consider it a real "advantage" in field conditions, on big game sized animals, and at typical shooting distances I'm likely to encounter. So, I'd rather not spend the extra $ for a heavier, bulkier scope if I don't have to.
I don't mind 50mm scopes, though that is my self imposed objective diameter limit for the reasons stated above. Either will work very well.