Scope power for F-Class

[sbrabec]

Hi all
I'm looking to get a new scope for f-class and was wondering what you recommend for max power, 32 or 42? It will be a variable power...

Thanks
Scott

 

[Steve Blair]

All mine are 42 or 50. I often need to reduce the magnification to shoot through mirage but the magnification is very useful when conditions permit.

 

[jbpmidas]

I use 30x for mid-range.

 

[Nodak7mm]

Can never really have too much hi end as you can always turn it down. On the other hand, if you aint got it, you cant dial it up.

I was shooting 600 a week or so ago with my SIII 10-50, had it cranked to 50x and was wishing for more. Not often, but sure is nice to have the option...

Just me....

Rod

 

[Josh11]

Variable high power scopes in my opinion help you win a match at 600+. I shot a match this past Saturday and was in the same boat as Nodak. The conditions were good so I had my Nightforce on 42x. The mirage kicked up on a half of a relay (ten shots) and I was able to dial down to about 30. I would say go with either a Nightforce 42 or SIII 50x. You wont go wrong with either of them.

 

[benjamin199]

Scott, you missed a good match in Eau Claire last Sat. Go with the 42X. I have never used anything below 12x during a match but I have used above 32 very frequently.
Ben

 

[Hunter-OD]

I have 32x with my NF, and really like it, but at times I would turn it up if I could.

 

[SDDasher]

I would say go with either a Nightforce 42 or SIII 50x. You wont go wrong with either of them.

I agree ++++ on either or both of these having one of each.

 

[XTR]

The only time my NF BR 32 isn't on 32x is when the mirage gets swimmy and I dial it back a little. I don't think it has ever gone below 28x

 

[KT]

I use 42 on both my F-class scopes. If there was a 100x power I would use that.

KT

 

[thumper4fun]

I would say go with either a Nightforce 42 or SIII 50x. You wont go wrong with either of them.

I agree and I lean more towards the SIII 12-50x......more bang for the buck IMHO!

 

[kyreloader]

I use 42 on both my F-class scopes. If there was a 100x power I would use that.

KT

March makes an 8-80 power scope, if money isnt an option, I dont know how there could be a better F-class scope than that one.

 

[XTR]

I use 42 on both my F-class scopes. If there was a 100x power I would use that.

KT

March makes an 8-80 power scope, if money isnt an option, I dont know how there could be a better F-class scope than that one.

I'm convinced that if I could afford an 80x March I could see the future.

 

[Nodak7mm]

I would say go with either a Nightforce 42 or SIII 50x. You wont go wrong with either of them.

I agree ++++ on either or both of these having one of each.

Yepper, cant go wrong, I got em both, love em both. Only thing I find negative in the most minor way is, when using the NBR, I am wishing for the side parallex adj that I have on the SIII. When using the SIII, I find myself at times wishing for the reticle choice in my NBR.

 

[kyreloader]

I use 42 on both my F-class scopes. If there was a 100x power I would use that.

KT

March makes an 8-80 power scope, if money isnt an option, I dont know how there could be a better F-class scope than that one.

I'm convinced that if I could afford an 80x March I could see the future.

I would already argue that the March 80x scope is the future. ( I already said if money wasnt an option).

 

[sbrabec]

Thanks guys,
I think I'll go with a NF 12-42.

Later
Scott