Scopr magnification?
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With fixed power scopes, most would use 24X or 36X. But variable power scopes are probably more common today. For a discussion, see
http://benchrest.com/showthread.php?81138-Scope
Another good discussion is
http://benchrest.com/showthread.php?80733-45x-Leupold-too-much-power-for-F-Class
While F-class, there is a lot in common with BR when it comes to scopes, and several of the posters are world-class shooters.
http://benchrest.com/showthread.php?81138-Scope
Another good discussion is
http://benchrest.com/showthread.php?80733-45x-Leupold-too-much-power-for-F-Class
While F-class, there is a lot in common with BR when it comes to scopes, and several of the posters are world-class shooters.
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mike in co
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all that you can afford and still make weight for the class.
i'm a novice at 1000 yds, built my own gun on a budget..and had little funds for a great scope.
lucked into a new 8.5x25 luepold target(30mm tube) and was able to later ad a bulseyepro 3x to the scope..
this puts me at about 10-32x.....if you run into mirage being able to turn down the power helps....
mike in co
i'm a novice at 1000 yds, built my own gun on a budget..and had little funds for a great scope.
lucked into a new 8.5x25 luepold target(30mm tube) and was able to later ad a bulseyepro 3x to the scope..
this puts me at about 10-32x.....if you run into mirage being able to turn down the power helps....
mike in co
I used a 40x leupold in 2009. I had only one gun and was messing around with 6" wide front rails. I needed to get rid of some weight, so I got rid of the NSX and went to the Leupold. I quit using the plate right before the IBS Nationals in Pella, IA, but kept the scope. I think I finished 5th in the two gun. Never felt the need to back off on the power once all season. Good thing!! 
For 1,000 yards:
I had to go look -- I keep the Nightforce with the power selection lever at 3:00 o'clock, which is about 36X. The reason has more to do with the reticle, so I know the distance between the dot & bottom and side posts -- a personal usage.
& for what it's worth, just ordered a Sightron 10-50 x 60. I've looked through one & was impressed. We'll hope the durability holds up. Old Steel Beam Support (Rusty Stud)'s post on the F-class forum was also a factor.
I had to go look -- I keep the Nightforce with the power selection lever at 3:00 o'clock, which is about 36X. The reason has more to do with the reticle, so I know the distance between the dot & bottom and side posts -- a personal usage.
& for what it's worth, just ordered a Sightron 10-50 x 60. I've looked through one & was impressed. We'll hope the durability holds up. Old Steel Beam Support (Rusty Stud)'s post on the F-class forum was also a factor.