Old No7
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I put a 6-24X Weaver on my Rem 700 Triple Deuce (.222 Rem) when I first got it, because I figured I'd do more target shooting and factory-class Benchrest than hunting.
Well, as it turns out, I've really gotten the bug for predator hunting during the winter. I got a nice bobcat a couple of years ago, but so far, I've not had any luck at all calling in foxes or coyotes. As a result, I find myself staying away from the edges overlooking the open fields, and staying well back inside the cover more and more.
I suppose I could (and in some areas "I should!") switch to using a shotgun, but you know, I really want to "bag some fur" with my Deuce. And lately, I've been thinking the 6X low-end on my scope is too much power for the cover I'm hunting...
My 6X Weaver (V24 variable) has only 15' Field-of-view at 100 yards, whereas the V16 Weaver with a 4X low-end jumps way up to 24' FOV.
I "think" (not 100% sure yet...) that I can get my Dad to allow me to switch scopes with him, as he's no longer shooting his Cooper .223 with the V16 on it. He'd sell off his Cooper with the V24 instead.
* What do you all use for "in the cover" scopes, if you do choose a rifle for hunting?
* Would you use the V16 with the low 4X, instead of the 6-24X?
* Or would you drop even lower, like a 3-9X or 2.5-10X?
Would appreciate your thoughts and ideas, thanks!
Old No7
Well, as it turns out, I've really gotten the bug for predator hunting during the winter. I got a nice bobcat a couple of years ago, but so far, I've not had any luck at all calling in foxes or coyotes. As a result, I find myself staying away from the edges overlooking the open fields, and staying well back inside the cover more and more.
I suppose I could (and in some areas "I should!") switch to using a shotgun, but you know, I really want to "bag some fur" with my Deuce. And lately, I've been thinking the 6X low-end on my scope is too much power for the cover I'm hunting...
My 6X Weaver (V24 variable) has only 15' Field-of-view at 100 yards, whereas the V16 Weaver with a 4X low-end jumps way up to 24' FOV.
I "think" (not 100% sure yet...) that I can get my Dad to allow me to switch scopes with him, as he's no longer shooting his Cooper .223 with the V16 on it. He'd sell off his Cooper with the V24 instead.
* What do you all use for "in the cover" scopes, if you do choose a rifle for hunting?
* Would you use the V16 with the low 4X, instead of the 6-24X?
* Or would you drop even lower, like a 3-9X or 2.5-10X?
Would appreciate your thoughts and ideas, thanks!
Old No7
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