Suggested magnification for 300 yd shooting.

[afret]

There's a Sightron SVIII 5-40x at a bargain price on Gunbroker.

 

[DGP4]

One recent purchase that impressed me is the Athlon SPR Heras 15-60X56mm scope. For around $600, they are fantastic in that price range.

 

[Ralo79]

One recent purchase that impressed me is the Athlon SPR Heras 15-60X56mm scope. For around $600, they are fantastic in that price range.

Thanks Dgp4, I will look at that, more in my budget. Since I’m just a backyard paper puncher that would o me fine!

 

[pilediver]

One recent purchase that impressed me is the Athlon SPR Heras 15-60X56mm scope. For around $600, they are fantastic in that price range.

These are pretty good scopes for the money, only downside is the parallax adjustment is very finicky/touchy

 

[Ralo79]

Well, I had several responses saying get as much magnification as possible, that you can turn it down if need be. So I opted for the Sightron 10x50 Target dot reticle. It fit my budget, looking forward to getting it set up! Thanks guys for the help,

 

[Liven The Dream]

Lance XXX Sightron Sale ??

 

[Ralo79]

Lance XXX Sightron Sale ??

Yes

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Well, I had several responses saying get as much magnification as possible, that you can turn it down if need be. So I opted for the Sightron 10x50 Target dot reticle. It fit my budget, looking forward to getting it set up! Thanks guys for the help,

Sounds like a great choice.

 

[Ralo79]

Sounds like a great choice.

I think so, will suit my needs for sure,
Really like this site, lots of good info here,

 

[6MMsteve]

Find a NF BR 12x42 it will do all you need and be clear enough to have fun with

 

[Ralo79]

Find a NF BR 12x42 it will do all you need and be clear enough to have fun with

Thanks for the reply 6mm, but I placed an order yesterday for a Sightron III 10x50x60 FCH with Target dot. This should fill my needs,

 

[ISS]

Golden Eagle, or a Sightron SIIISS 10-50-60mm. I have two of them on varmint rifles. I also have a March 5-40X56mm.

 

[Ralo79]

Golden Eagle, or a Sightron SIIISS 10-50-60mm. I have two of them on varmint rifles. I also have a March 5-40X56mm.

I purchased a Sightron III 10x50x 60 yesterday, this should serve me well, thanks

 

[6MMsteve]

Thanks for the reply 6mm, but I placed an order yesterday for a Sightron III 10x50x60 FCH with Target dot. This should fill my needs,

it will get the job done and you can dial down the power when not needed....glad you made a choice it's almost agonizing sometimes to buy anything...it will do you fine have fun and enjoy

 

[ISS]

Great purchase!

 

[marchx]

Good choice, bro. It’s a solid scope. Send us some targets later on..

 

[Ralo79]

I sure will, This is a shooters fountain of youth!

 

[COLT45SA]

Thanks, I have variables for hunting purposes, but most of my shooting is precision shooting. I’m 63 yrs old so I resort to backyard paper punching!

Hunting or paper punching, it doesn't make any difference. In the solitary use of paper punching at a fixed distance regularly you don't need a variable power. The distance is never going to change~!
However, if there is a possibility, even remote that at some time you may want to go hunting, the variable will give you the flexibility to shoot at several distances.
I had a beautiful Leupold 12X on a light-weight-sporter in 6mm-PPC which I really liked until I took the rifle hunting. I didn't like the fact that I couldn't adjust it for different shooting distances distances. I now buy nothing but variable power scopes. Although I mostly punch paper at 100 yards, the 6-24 power with a target dot gives me the flexibility to shoot most any distance without having to buy another scope and go through the sighting in before going hunting. My favorite is a B&L Balvar 6-24 which I was able to pick up 2nd hand, and I'm ready for anything. BTW, I'm 84~!

 

[Walt Schmidlin]

Sightron is an excellent scope for the money. I use one, 8x32, from 200-600, you will be pleased with your new acquisition.

 

[Ralo79]

Hunting or paper punching, it doesn't make any difference. In the solitary use of paper punching at a fixed distance regularly you don't need a variable power. The distance is never going to change~!
However, if there is a possibility, even remote that at some time you may want to go hunting, the variable will give you the flexibility to shoot at several distances.
I had a beautiful Leupold 12X on a light-weight-sporter in 6mm-PPC which I really liked until I took the rifle hunting. I didn't like the fact that I couldn't adjust it for different shooting distances distances. I now buy nothing but variable power scopes. Although I mostly punch paper at 100 yards, the 6-24 power with a target dot gives me the flexibility to shoot most any distance without having to buy another scope and go through the sighting in before going hunting. My favorite is a B&L Balvar 6-24 which I was able to pick up 2nd hand, and I'm ready for anything. BTW, I'm 84~!

Thanks Colt, yes I understand exactly. I have a fixed 24x Weaver on one of my guns and really love it , but it’s just for paper at known yardage. I have recently purchased another rifle and trying to shoot further. I only have 300 yds at my home but have access to longer yardage. The 10x50 should let me stretch out further with my eyes. I’ve worn glasses since 5 yrs old. And they are not getting any better.