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Posted: 3/22/2007 6:36:08 PM EDT

I've just completed a build that has a 24" stainless fluted barrel. I've never had a rifle with a scope so I'm looking for some opinion on power. Right now I'm leaning toward the Super Sniper line but I have no clue whether to go with 10 or 20 power.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Posted: 3/22/2007 7:40:48 PM EDT

[#1]

What distance do you plan on shooting? 10 power is plenty for 100 yds.

Posted: 3/23/2007 10:36:10 AM EDT

[#2]

200-300 yards is what I'm thinking I'll be shooting most often with this setup.

Posted: 3/23/2007 10:52:34 AM EDT

[#3]

20 power is insane for even 300 yards. I would go with 10.

Posted: 3/23/2007 11:51:55 AM EDT

[#4]

What are you shooting at? Paper only, ever, at a range? Pick anything you want - you could pick 50x if you want to only see the bulls-eye.

If you want to pick up and shoot at a moving target, pay attention to field of view at the estimated and expected distances of engagement. 20x42mm Super Sniper gives you a 6 foot wide field of view at 100m, and just over 13 feet at 200m. That's great for shooting at a fixed paper target but if your target is moving it gives you about 1/4 step lead before they leave your view.

Posted: 3/24/2007 7:20:54 AM EDT

[#5]

Should be shooting at paper most of the time. I suppose there's a chance I'd be shooting at varmints down the road but that'd be extremely rare as I'm not much for having the patience to hunt.

Posted: 3/24/2007 10:05:14 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
20 power is insane for even 300 yards. I would go with 10.

+1

I started with a 16x SS for 200-300 yards and it was too much. I swapped it for a 10x

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