ousoonerfan22 Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I haven't tried many long shots on coyotes so do you think a 3-12 power scope would have enough magnification for 300-400 yard shots. Would a 4-16 power scope be a better choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: varmint rifle scope? I would probably go with the 4-16 power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: varmint rifle scope? 3 X 12 would be fine as would the 4 X 16. I use a Burris 4.5X14 and love it. I used to use a 3x9 and killed many at the 250-325 range. 350 400 is not an easy shot no matter what magnification you use as bullet drop and drift will be the real issue at those distances. As far as your question about magification either will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: varmint rifle scope? I have used various scopes on them out to some long ranges. Scopes from 3-9x32 through 10-40x50 all worked fine. As long as the scope is clear enough to give accurate sight placement, mechanically stable enough to hold zero, and does not shift the POI as the magnification changes, it will be fine. The majority of my varmint guns wear 6-20x scopes. Its my personal favorite for tiny groups and long range shooting on small targets. The benefit of this magnification range is it allows the shooter to reduce the magnification level when its hot and the mirage is boiling wildly. When it cools down enough to crank the magnification up, it makes longer distance sight placement easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: varmint rifle scope? I have a 6-18x on my .22-250, That's as much power as I need and I'd reccommend it for anyone who wants to shoot varmints and predators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Re: varmint rifle scope? I've used 6x18, 6x20 and 8x32. I like big magnification if the weather will permit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Re: varmint rifle scope? I use a 4x12 on my varmit rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: varmint rifle scope? Go to Bass Pro and look through the Redhead 6x18x50. They run right at $100 and are a decent scope for the money. Thats what I topped my .243 with and Im hammering 20oz soda bottles at 200yds. Im going to buy another Rem 700 in a deer cal and will top it with the same scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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