Guest GCW Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I was just woundering how many of you are still using fixed power scopes on your hunting rifles.I have found myself going back to fixed 4x scopes the last few years for my hunting needs.Please tell us about the guns that you have fixed power scopes on and what you use them for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes The only fixed power scope I have is on my 22 and it is a fixed 4X! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I just did some calculations, and it has been 38 years since I used a Weaver 6x straight power LOL. Good question though. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes It has been about 15 years since I used a fixed power scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes HMMMMM I still used fixed power scopes. I have Leupold M8 12x, 20x and 24x scopes on some varmint guns. Have a few of the old steel tubed Weaver K series on some deer rifles and a couple of the older Redfield fixed wide fields on 22's. Had an 10x fixed Schmidt & Bender..... kinda wish I still had it. Nothing wrong with them at at but these days everyone uses mostly variables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes Personally I have never had one. (I'm only 20 though. ) A lot of my uncles do have them on their hunting rifles though. A few of them have fixed 4x and one has a 2.5x I believe. They'd be okay if you're not shooting a wide range of different distances. But for myself I use the 3-9x and 4-12x on my deer/moose rifles, and a 6-18x on my varmint rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes No fixed power scopes on any of our rifles or muzzleloader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GCW Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I currently have a fixed power scope on my deer rifle,a Burris fullfeild 4x on a Mossberg ATR100,I like this combo for a budget deer rifle.I just got a new Remington in 300wm that will most likley get a veriable on it as soon as I can save up some cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I use an IER 2.75 X 32 Leupold on my Marlin 1895 45/70. Aj gave me some advice on this a couple of years ago and it turned out to be a great set-up. Super fast target aquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I have an old Redfield 4X on my Marlin 1894 .44 Mag. I still carry it occasionally when I'm rattling for someone else. I'll bury up in the brush for my rattling session and that rifle is perfect if I need to make a quick close quarters shot on a buck that slips past the primary shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I have a old Weaver Marksman 4x on my muzzleloader. It's a nice scope still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I have shied away from fixed power only because I like the versatility of variable power. When still hunting I normally carry my rifle with the scope set on its lowest power. This is because it affords me the widest field of view. This can be useful if a deer jumps up and you have to find it in your scope. Then, if I am checking deer standing a distance away in a field I can crank her up and get a good look! Often times I have heard fixed power is a clearer scope. I think with todays optics there isn't enough, if any, difference to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwlacy Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I have a fixed 4 X 40mm on a Marlin 30-30. That rifle has been that way for 22 years and I still use it now and then. Mostly if I'm still hunting or we are driving deer. That is the only fixed power I still own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes i use a fixed 4x on my 17hmr and its been great but i might switch to a higher power for the long shots on whistle pigs this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes got a 2.5 weaver on my .22 and a buckmaster 1.0 on my ML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes My marlin 30/30 sports a fixed 4X32 scope on it. Where I hunt in NY, 100 yard shots are NOT the norm. The 4 power does me just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes Never have even owned one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Re: How many still use fixed power scopes I use fixed power handgun scope on most of my hunting handguns. I really like straight 2X and 3X Burris pistol scopes. I however don't own a fixed power rifle scope. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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