2.5-10x is a good minimum out west, and if you intend to do any long-range shooting on the side, we’d suggest going with a scope that at least has an exposed elevation turret. 4-16x, 6-24x or anywhere in between is a solid place to be.
How far is a 10x scope Good For?
General rule of thumb is you want to magnify the target so it appears 33 yards away so a 10x scope is truly designed for shots out to 300 yards. A 12x is designed for shots out to 400 yards.
What distance is a 3×9 scope Good For?
Anyhow, a general rule of thumb is that for every power of magnification, you can shoot out an additional 100 yards, so a 3–9 power scope give you about 900 yards of usable range.
What range is a 4/12 scope good for?
The Revolution 4-12×40 is available only in matte black but can be had with either a duplex reticle or Redfield’s Accu-Range reticle which provides aiming points out to 500 yards.
What is the range of a 4 16×50 scope?
Performance
| Magnification | 4 – 16 x |
|---|---|
| Objective viewing angle | 5.4° – 1.4° |
| Diopter adjustment range | + 2.0 | − 3.0 dpt |
| Eye relief | 90 mm (3.54 “) |
| Parallax setting | 9.1 m – ∞ (10 yds – ∞) |
What’s the difference between 3×9 and 4×12?
The 3×9 model will make targets appear between 3 and 9 times closer than the actual distance based on what magnification you select by rotating the variable power knob in the scope. The 4×12 model makes targets appear between 4 and 12 times closer than the actual distance.
What does 3x9x40 mean on a rifle scope?
In a 3-9×40 scope, the 3 means three power, or 3x. This means that the image you see through the scope appears three times (3x) closer than it does with your naked eye. The 9 means nine power, or nine times (9x) closer than it appears with your naked eye. The forty (40) is the objective lens diameter in millimeters.
What do numbers on a rifle scope mean?
A rifle scope specification includes two numbers. The first number identifies the magnification while the second number identifies the diameter of the objective lens. Thus, a specification of 8.5×50 describes a scope with 8.5× magnification and an objective lens that is 50 mm in diameter.
What is the difference between a 40mm and 50mm scope?
Active member. All things being equal, the 50mm will collect more light, have higher resolution, and a larger exit pupil. The tube diameter has no real effect on image brightness. 30-40 mm tubes have grown in popularity due to the long range shooting crowd because there is more range for reticle adjustment.
What does 4 16×40 mean on a scope?
If you see a scope marked as a 4-16×44, then it’s a variable powered scope with a magnification range that starts at 4x and will adjust all the way up to 16x, with a 44mm objective.
How far can you see with a 4 16×44 scope?
Designed for use by special forces ops, L/E snipers and world-class professional target shooters for distances up to 800 meters. Featuring an adjustable objective for setting zero parallax at distances from 3 meters to infinity, the ZD 4-16×44 RD is the definition of accuracy.
What does HS mean on Vortex scope?
5-10×44 is one of multiple configurations in the Viper HS (Hunting & Shooting) line. The Dead-Hold BDC reticle is good for any hunting or shooting at varying ranges where estimating hold-over would be a concern.
How much magnification is needed for long range shooting?
2.5-10x is a good minimum out west, and if you intend to do any long-range shooting on the side, we’d suggest going with a scope that at least has an exposed elevation turret. 4-16x, 6-24x or anywhere in between is a solid place to be.
Is sniper a good brand of scope?
Summary: This scope is excellent, even on a long range rig. I was hammering targets out to 750, and it was pretty easy to do. I’m highly impressed. This is NOT a Nightforce scope, so if you have to have the very best, then you can get better.