Fixed power Super Sniper for AR

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RemVSSF

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I just ordered my first AR from Dtech and am searching for a scope. I have read some good things about the Super Sniper scope but I am a little skeptical about it being a fixed power. So far I have only used variable power scopes and am wondering if I will miss having that option. If I was to get a Super Sniper in 16x or 20x will that be too much magnification for coyote hunting. Keep in mind I live in the prairie so shots of 200+ yds are normal. Will I be able to find a running dog easily enough at that distance or should I stick with a variable. However, for prairie dogs and targets, this scope would fit the bill perfectly. For those who may have this scope, how do you like it? Any input is appreciated.
 
I've got a 10X SS on my sniper rifle it would be fine if shots where 100yrds out,my son has a 20X on his 50cal and i think its to much scope for hunting condishions.

Gary
 
Gary, how do you like the scope, is it worth buying or should I stick to something else. I really like the price tag!
I was also looking at a Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 w/Side Focus and the BDC reticle. Should I maybe go this route instead?
 
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The Super Sniper is another one of those scopes that is a good deal for the money. I have a 10X one and it is pretty good. However, a 10X might be too much if you hunt in close range areas. A 4.5-14 is the smallest I use and most of my rifles carry a 6.5-20. The difference is one can crank them down if needed.
 
The Super Sniper is a nice scope if you are shooting at paper or a target that sits still for some time, but without the ability to turn it down for shorter ranges it can be a BIG disadvantage. I took off a 6X Weaver that I had for several years for exactly that problem, replaced it with a variable.
 
The beauty of pic rails.

Get two scopes. One high power for p-dogs, and one low power for coyotes. Keep them in the rings and swap them out without having to re-zero, re-level, etc.
 
REMVSSF its a good scope for the money my son broke his by using cheap rings $5.00 shipping got him a new scope.

For coyote hunting i use a 1.5X6 nikon best scope i have found for where i hunt.

Gary
 
Looking on the SWFA site I see that the scope is advertised as having a recessed objective and the diagram shows sunshades. Nice features but I can't seem to find in print whether or not the sunshades actually are included. It's an attractive scope and price. I have a couple of Leupy Mk4 2"(threaded on one end only) shades kicking around....be nice if they interchanged. My biggest obstacle to obtaining another precision rifle is affording the glass to put on it...optics are everything. This just may be the ticket.
 
Personally I'd get a fixed 6x and go for it.

BUT if you want a variable, get a 3x9.

When they are way out there crank it up to 9, you'll have the time.
 
Maybe it's just me, but I've found that on fixed power scopes above 6x, I have a hard time keeping the crosshairs on target when shooting offhand or with limited rest capability.

Shooting sticks help above 6x and if I get above 10-12x, I'd better have a bipod or solid table and bags. I'm not saying that I can't make a hit with less, but not on a regular basis.

A 200 yd shot @ 9x is iffy, but at 4x, the hits seems to be a lot more frequent. Were it me, I'd go with a variable power.
 
I have a 20x SS, and would not use it for hunting with the places I go-just punching paper. I'm not a fan of fixed power for hunting, as you never know where they will come out, so I run a 6-20 on my rig. Of course, if you hunt only large open fields, a 10x SS might work for you.
 
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