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(Did a quick search here, didn't seem like it was addressed yet...)
Which is the preferred scope? One with a fixed magnification/power or one with varible power?
I've read many shooters forums regarding this debate and was just wondering what the gun community here at my350z thought.
I'm curious because I'm about to get a Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3, obviously fixed at 10x (like the M24 SWS...I understand the Marines' M40 uses an Unertl, but also fixed at 10x).
Well...i went with a fixed power 10x bushnell 3200.
It seems that fixed power will be more durable and also allow the company to spend the money on quality/features elsewhere rather than on the zoom. But if you are into hunting or something you might like the adjustable zoom.
For deer hunting, I have a 3x-10x scope. The low settings are great for hunting in the woods or sitting in a stand while the 10x is awesome for long-distance field shooting.
(Did a quick search here, didn't seem like it was addressed yet...)
Which is the preferred scope? One with a fixed magnification/power or one with varible power?
I've read many shooters forums regarding this debate and was just wondering what the gun community here at my350z thought.
I'm curious because I'm about to get a Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3, obviously fixed at 10x (like the M24 SWS...I understand the Marines' M40 uses an Unertl, but also fixed at 10x).
It's going to go on a National Match M1A.
I only have experience with hunting animals but I imagine the same would apply when trying to disable other targets. My experience was that when I got ready to shoot(meaning the deer/pig/whatever came out), I just threw the gun up and whatever the zoom was set at on my Zeiss Diavari 3-9x32 was what I used.
That said, the variable zoom is something I have always had so I don't know anything else other than the SWFA Super Sniper 16x40 that is mounted on my DPMS LR-308. I just got this set up and I haven't had a chance to shoot it much. I can say that 16x is too much. I should have gotten the 10x.
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Depends on what you're using it for. If you're just plinking, get whatever. If you're serious...what reticle are you using?
Either way, if you go with a variable power and regardless of reticle, make sure it's first focal plane. Going second focal plane on a variable magnification scope is worthless.
Bottomline: I suggest variable/FFP/Horus reticle for serious use. For fun, get whatever and have fun.
^JMHO
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Thanks for everyone's input. Really appreciate the replies!
To answer some questions, I'll mainly be using the rifle for range shooting. I don't plan on hunting. I can see that if the scope is fixed at 10x, hunting closer range targets can/will be difficult.
Kalima, the model I was looking at was a fixed 10x scope Leupold Mk4, so I'm not sure plane of focus is an issue. The reticle is going to have mil-dot graduations, though.
I guess the deeper part of the question is what gotime242 was getting at: I've read that fixed power scopes are more durable, lighter weight, and more accurate than their variable power counterparts, and I was just wondering if anyone had any experience to back up those claims?
Some snipers swear by fixed power, but I'm also aware that as scope technology gets better, this isn't necessarily true anymore.
I'm curious because I'm about to get a Leupold Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3, obviously fixed at 10x (like the M24 SWS...I understand the Marines' M40 uses an Unertl, but also fixed at 10x).
the story behind the bullet hole is in the link...
Awesome story. A true testament to the durability of the Nightforce, but moreover, the ruggedness of a variable power scope. Interestingly, he carried out the remainder of his mission at a fixed power of 15x?
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Fixed vs. Variable power on scope?
