Scope Magnification

[james]

I have a Seekins Havak Bravo in 6.5CM that I will be using to shoot out to 1000 yards, it is equipped with a 20 MOA rail. Some benchrest competition out to 600 and general plinking out to 1000. I am looking at purchasing a Sightron SIII Precision Long Range scope in either 8x32 or 10x50 power. My question is, does the 10x50 magnification really provide an advantage for this type of shooting? Both scopes have 1/4 minute click value and I'll be selecting the MOA-2 reticle.

Thanks!

 

[Rob01]

What type of shooting? Shooting to 1000 is just a yardage. Just bench shooting? PRS style? 32x will be more than enough unless you are shooting 1000 benchrest matches

 

[Kracken McGraw]

James I think you would be happier with the 10-50, it will have a bigger objective and won’t seem as dark at higher magnification as the 8-32.
The hash marks on that reticle at 48 power should be a handy 1moa also.

 

[6bra1k]

if shooting 600 yard br than you can almost never have too much power. 15-55 is common. so yes to the 10-60 and pass on the 32

 

[Straightshooter1]

For target shooting, I find the higher magnification (like 31+) very helpful even at only 100 yds.; and even so for load development.

 

[kzin]

I shoot a sightron 10-50 on 50x at 50 FEET in smallbore f-class indoors.

Yes 50x is worth it over 32 in BR(or f-class) competition, any range.

 

[Fuj]

Get the most glass you can afford then dial back as needed.
Couple of weeks back I was testing at 500 and had the NF Comp
pinned at 55. Afternoon brought the haze and mirage, I had to back
way off to see thru the turmoil !!

 

[std7mag]

Last year i started getting into shooting more short range benchrest with a 223 Rem.
I found out quick the Sightron STAC 4-20X50 wasn't enough glass.
Purchased a SIII in 10-50X60 LRTD with 1/8" clicks.
I've only been able to use the whole 50 power one morning.
Otherwise i'm usually backed off to 28-32 power.

Unless your planning on using the MOA reticle for your hold overs, forgo that reticle and get the simple cross hair with target dot. Use the circles on the target itself for your windage holdoff.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I see no match short of a running deer match I would choose less power. Yes at times turning the power down works but you are losing the ability to read the mirage if you go down too far.

 

[X-Caveman]

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I have a SIII 6-24x50? FFP MOA-2 & SIII 10-50 x 60 target dot. For that rifle ^^, I'd go 6-24. 24 is more than enough for steel at 1K. Second choice, 8-32. Distant 3rd, 10-50. I used to own a SIII 8-32 but sold it when I got the 6-24. To my eye, the 6-24 glass is better. That's not a benchrest rifle. I'm not knocking it. It's just a different tool for a different job. To me, the fun to be had with that rig is quickly engaging steel at various ranges, not trying to shoot tiny groups or score targets. And if you ever plan to hunt with it, that even strengthens my position.

 

[mblocal6]

Thanks for all your input i will be trying 30x and 60x at 200yrd targets next time at the range I'll post my findings

 

[Herzo]

I find a 12X SWFA to be adequate for 1000 yard AR Tactical shooting, but then the X-ring is 10" in diameter.

 

[Tangent]

I've gone from 20x to 40x and noticed my score improve. I can be more precise with wind holds. I like a bigger target, I can cope with the wobble and heartbeat without issue as I shoot offhand a lot.

 

[Konocti's Wigwam]

Seems like you need another scope. This is probably not the best bunch to ask if another scope would be good or not...just saying...I can't imagine anyone here only having one scope, unless it's on a per-rifle basis, and I bet there are many that have more than 1 scope per rifle...LOL ($#!T happens! )

 

[wkdickinson]

I have both a Sightron 8-32X56 and a 10-50X60. For target shooting the 10-50X60 is far superior and I seldom lower the power from 50X, I think the 60mm objective is a huge plus.

 

[marchx]

Yesterday I shot this group at 60x power at 200m. There is no such thing as „too much magnification”.

 

[Rob01]

Yesterday I shot this group at 60x power at 200m. There is no such thing as „too much magnification”.
View attachment 1589680

Yes there is depending on the sport you are shooting and environmental conditions.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Get the most glass you can afford then dial back as needed.
Couple of weeks back I was testing at 500 and had the NF Comp
pinned at 55. Afternoon brought the haze and mirage, I had to back
way off to see thru the turmoil !!

Best advice on this thread.

 

[6MMsteve]

get the most power u can afford where u can aim small and not have to walk to the target out to 500 yds...a 12x42x56 NF BR can be a great scope

 

[dusterdave173]

The Athlon Ares 15-60 is a Great scope and can be had around $1000 new