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Predator Hunting => Predator Hunting => Topic started by: Seeking_Coyotes on November 23, 2011, 08:11:25 AM

Title: Scope Question
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on November 23, 2011, 08:11:25 AM

Can you guys give me some feedback on what type of scope you are using for night hunting behind a gun mounted light?  I just mounted a XLR-250 to my .17 Fireball and the illuminated recticle 1.5x5x is seeming like it might need an upgrade to a higher power.

I am wondering about recticles and what power you guys are killing fox on.  Also, specific scopes you have found don't do everything you want or scopes you have found to be perfect.

Thanks for any input!

Mike Huff

Title: Re: Scope Question
Post by: Lookn4Fur on November 23, 2011, 08:33:45 AM

My scope is 3 X 9 and its a illuminated duplex reticle.  I shoot most of my fox on 5 or 6 power.

Title: Re: Scope Question
Post by: foxtrot on November 23, 2011, 09:08:56 AM

3x9 is a good all around.If I was shooting a fireball and streching out to longer yardages I would consider something up to 12x with at least 50mm objectives.The higher power sure helps to Id your target.

Title: Re: Scope Question
Post by: uncle buck on November 23, 2011, 12:26:10 PM

At minimum 3 X 9 40 MM... I like Muller's, Leupold, Nikon...You don't need an expensive scope.  I sent you a P. M. with a good cheap source for Muller's...

Title: Re: Scope Question
Post by: jeremybrua on November 23, 2011, 04:38:29 PM

When shooting at night with a 50mm objective lens the highest power you can use and still have a clear picture is 6 power.  There is a formula to figure it out.  but I cant remember it.

Easiest way is to just play with your scope.

Title: Re: Scope Question
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on November 23, 2011, 04:43:51 PM

Thanks for the replies and advice thus far.  Thank you for the link Uncle Buck...those look like good scopes.

Title: Re: Scope Question
Post by: Brushwolf on November 23, 2011, 05:14:39 PM

I like the VXIII 1.5x5 illum german dot myself. For me my eyes can focus better on a red dot better then a illum crosshair.