Scope power

[Buster95]

I need a scope for my brand new Marlin 917vr for target shooting only, how much power is best for this, I'm interested in a Mueller APT 4.5-14X40 (not APV) with mil dot reticle and 80 moa of elevation and a Mueller 8-32X44 with target dot reticle with 40 moa of elevation, I don't know if 40 moa is enough for a 17 hmr, I have pratically no experience with scopes.

 

[swampcrawler]

Didn't get much response, did ya. First of all both those scopes are overkill for what you are wanting. I have the exact same rifle in .17hnr, put a box of Federal Premium in the same 3/4" circle all day with an old fixed power Weaver ( 6X ). Variables have their place, but I would think anything past 3x9x40 would exceed the capibilities of the rifle. Keep it simple, enjoy the rifle,, its not a loooong range shooter.