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Originally Posted by goodoboy
Thank you for the comment.
How do you make the decision on scope and magnification? Does this depends on the distance I plan to shoot?
THanks
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Magnification depends on how far you intend to shoot to some extent.
In theory, a 600 yard shot would be best made with significant magnification. However, since most folks can’t tell the difference between a deer and their mother in law at 250 yards let alone 600 yards, you aren’t going to be shooting deer at 600 yards.
I’ve never needed magnification over 4X and most frequently use 2.5X. These are fixed power scopes. I’ve killed big game out to 300 yards or so but that’s not common.
Deer I’ve killed in Texas have all been at ranges less than 100 yards.