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clivej · 2008-02-27 20:38:34

What would be the best scope magnification to get for target shooting out to 50 and 100 meters. I want something that is good to zoom into the roundel targets. Choices range from- 6-24x50, 8-32x60, 12x50, 4-16x50, 4-12x40. And many more in between.

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Best scope magnification for targets?

27-02-2008 08:38PM

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What would be the best scope magnification to get for target shooting out to 50 and 100 meters. I want something that is good to zoom into the roundel targets.
Choices range from- 6-24x50, 8-32x60, 12x50, 4-16x50, 4-12x40. And many more in between.

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#2 27-02-2008 08:49PM

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weaver do a fixed 36 x which is favoured by silloutte shooters ?

Personally I don't use more than 16x

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#3 29-02-2008 09:21PM

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i have a 3x9x40 for target shooting steve

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