Fixed or Variable power?

LocustValley

LocustValley

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I have just bought a 25-06 and it will be used for coyotes 99% of the time.

So my question is what would be a better to top the gun off? The shot range will be maxed to 400 yds.

Any and all help would be great.

Thanks in advance
 
A fixed is fine if you shoot the same distance all the time, a variable you have the choice, keep it on low power till you need more,a coyote at 400 wont see you dial up.i also shoot a 25-06 with a 3.5x10,anything to 400 is mine.
 
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+1 on the variable why hamper yourself with limited FOV and X's when you could have the best of both worlds with a variable. My main calling rifles wear 1x4x20 or 1.5x6x40 scopes with a 2.5x10x40 on a 22-250 that I keep around for really open country hunting, hardly ever use it.

The only fixed scope I use are on target rigs and an old Weaver K-1.5 that is on a heavy cover whitetail rig. Don't do much deer hunting anymore but it will get change out to a 1x4x20 before the next hunt.
 
I have a 4.5 x 14 on mine but leave it set at 8x and focused for 200 yds. and normally shoot from 50 to about 250 yds.

My belief is that when you out power your binoculars with the scope I mis-judge the the shot as being closer when I take aim. Hope that makes sense. So I have been leaving it on 8 power. With the success I have had doing this I wouldn't mind having a fixed 8x but I have only seen one on the market made by Weaver.

Variables scopes give the best of both worlds and if you want a fixed power just leave it at that power.
 
I also use a 4-14 on my 25-06 and because of it's long range capability I suggest what ever you select make sure it has a side mounted parallax adjustment . This allows very quick adjustment when you set down and survey your field of view. Front mounted rings are ok but not as handy. They are however much cheaper most of the time.
 


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