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Is this enough X and good enough optics for a 223 rem prairie dogger? Thanks Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | ||
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That's hard to answer for some more than enough for others not quite enough !. I prefer 6X20X44 or 50 some times 6X24X 50 is better, But I've also used 4X12X50 High End scope which worked just fine . Kind of depends on how well you see , with out a scope . Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ...  | |||
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The optics are SUPERB. The only question would be is if 16x is enough for your usage, and that's a question only you can answer as you know the terrain and conditions. Heck, I've hunted them with XPs and scopes that spanned no more tahn 7x, but I was severely hampered on anything beyond a couple hundred yards. Bobby Μολὼν λαβέ The most important thing in life is not what we do but how and why we do it. - Nana Mouskouri | |||
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I am also concerned if it is enough X. I was thinking of something more like a 6.5 X 20 but I can't seem to find target knobs and mil dot Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | |||
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Try these folks http://www.ableammo.com/ That's where I picked mine up from best price I could find . Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ... | |||
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it's enough, but i do prefer the high end to be 20-24x and i also prefer a 40mm objective. 50 is great for gathering light, but PD's ain't out in the fading light | |||
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That is what I was thinking, I was hoping for at least 20X. I don't like the 50's either, I like 40 at the most. Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | |||
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I rarely crank mine above 16X as you get mirage in most pd "theaters of operation". In fact 10x is more common. If its what you have and you're on a budget I'd keep it and not thing twice. If not a 6 - 20 might (just might) be better but I really doubt it. My opinion | |||
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Nikon 5-20X44SF M NP AO #8424 You'll love it LOOK through it !. Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ... | |||
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check out these leupolds varmint hunter retacal. burris ballistic mil-dot. nikons,bdc=bullet drop compensater=round circles.4x14x40 or 4x16x40 or6x24x40 or5.5x20x40,would work fine. regards  | |||
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Are the circles in the Nikon BDC open? or would they cover a praiirie dog up? Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | |||
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yes their open,a cousin bought one 4x12x40 with the bdc. it takes geting used to,look through one your eyes will tell the truth! regards | |||
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I don't use BDC scopes on anything under 400 -500 yd. . Fine Cross hairs or Duplex #4 German reticle Large caliber .30 and up only on 600 Yd- 1000 Yd cartridges do I use them and prefer IOR sliding scale rather than mil dot . Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ... | |||
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I find the 4 to 16 power the most useful for sage rats....more power than that, I have trouble either seeing clearly out of, or if I move an inch, I loose the site of the target at 400 yds...no matter how good of quality the glass is... I have 6 x 24s and a couple of 8 x 32s... they spend all of their field time at 16 power or below.... Life Member: The American Vast Right Wing Conspiracy Jan 20, 2009.. Prisoner in Dumocrat 'Occupied America', Partisan in the 'Save America' Underground Beavis..... James Beavis..... Of Her Majesty's Secret Service..... Spell Check Division "Posterity — you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it." John Quincy Adams A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him "Why do you carry a 45?" The Ranger responded, "Because they don't make a 46." Duhboy....Nuttier than Squirrel Poop... | |||
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I did a review of sorts using a new 4-16x42mm Nikon Monarch with a BDC reticle. Here's the link if your interested. http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9089&PN=1 Sorry I got so long winded.  cheaptrick.....out!! | |||
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Mr. Cheaptrick and I do mean Mr, nice shooting, and Thanks. Your findings show that the BDC would work for prairie doggin correct? Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | |||
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Yes Sir, I feel the BDC reticle when used with a laser range finder, would work well for small varmints. My next outing will be with a AR15 shooting 55 and 75gr. .223 ammo. cheaptrick.....out!! | |||
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I will be anxious to see those results especially the lighter bullets as the 223 I am getting has a 1-12" twist. Thank you Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | |||
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