Scope Power

[jm1607]

Basically I have a really nice scope (Razor LH 2-10x40) and I'm trying to decide if I'm going to mount it or sell it and get the same in 1.5-8x32. Eye relief is the same.. Only a couple oz difference in weight..

10x just seems strong for a muzzleloader? My last scope was 9x and it seemed fine though.. I do plan on shooting it at fairly long ranges (250 yards or so).. Just wonder if 1.5-8x32 would be a better fit??

 

[Beararms]

Make sure that the 1.5-8 has long enough scope tubes for proper eye relief if you do not have a rail setup. I was going to put a 2.5-8x36 VX3i on my ultralight, but with the warne bases the front scope tube was not long enough to mount the scope back far enough.

 

[muddydogs]

Why bother if there about the same weight and eye relief Not like a whole 2x is that big a difference on the top end and .5x is nothing on the bottom end. I would think the 40mm objective would be worth having over a 32mm objective. If 10x seems to strong for a muzzy well then don't turn the power past 8x, problem solved.

 

[elkguide]

What he ^ said.

Spend your money on something else that you "NEED"!!!!!

 

[ENCORE]

As another has already mentioned, the 40mm IMO is better, but 10x seems strong for a muzz?
My muzz sports a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 and works just great.
Remember you can't hit what you can't see, especially at 250yds. I'd keep what you have, just my 2¢

 

[muddydogs]

As another has already mentioned, the 40mm IMO is better, but 10x seems strong for a muzz?
My muzz sports a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 and works just great.
Remember you can't hit what you can't see, especially at 250yds. I'd keep what you have, just my 2¢

Now OP if you were talking a scope this size they ya sure pick up something smaller. Really a 22x scope on a muzzy, a little over kill but if one needs 22x to see an animal at 250 they more power to them.

 

[ENCORE]

I routinely shoot to 400 and 500yds, accurately, and the 22x comes in handy. The 5.5x is 1.5x over the "old standard" 4x. I don't shoot "at" something, ever. I shoot to a specific spot, always. You can't hit what you can't see.

 

[jm1607]

Ok,

So I went out and played with the magnifications (8x and 10x) at 150 yards and 200 yards and truthfully I can't tell toooo much of a difference. If anything I think I prefer the 10x, especially if I'm going to chase smaller game like Coues deer or Pronghorn and especially at 200+ yards.

I guess the only thing I'm worried about is that I'll have to max it out to use the hash marks on the BDC which will probably start around 150ish (just a guess). 10x at 150ish doesn't leave much FOV..

I'm also a little worried about it being a little "shaky" if having to take a 150+ yard shot if I don't have time to get prone and setup..

Still a little on the fence..