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I have the opportunity to buy an IOR 6 X 24 X 50 35mm scope. I have an IOR so I wasn't surprised by the optical clarity but I have never looked thru a scope with that much X. I was going to put a new scope on my 300 win. I use this for long range practice and muley/elk hunting. Is this too much scope for a hunting rifle? It was HEAVY. But what I noticed mostly was the difficulty I had keeeping my head in the right position at 24X. It was mounted though. All comments welcome. Thanks Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | ||
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I should have said it wasn't mounted. I was just holding. Cross-eyed typist. Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | |||
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Chain my mate has this model and it is excellent optically. I have a 9-36x56 IOR and thats also excellent, it will be going on a Varmint Sako 75 .243. If you can handle the weight you do what floats your boat, I would prefer this type of scope to be on a heavy barrel gun though. | |||
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I think it's to much power , you had better send it to me for a varmint mounting !. For the type of hunting you'll be doing it's not practical . I generally never exceed 20 power on anything then again I'm not shooting 1000 yd. either . For hunting I prefer 2.5 - 14 power 50MM or larger objective , light enhancement dusk to dawn clarity field of view pointing ability Etc. . If one is bench resting or dog town shooting that's another matter !. With the .300 that's unlikely though . Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ...  | |||
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+1 I agree on it being a little too much of a good thing. If I were making a scope selection, I would go with a straight 6x fixed power. YMMV Don | |||
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It was a good pprice but I think I am going to pass. It was a massive chunk of optics. I am going to stick with something around 14.5 or 15 X. Thanks Guys Windage and elevation, Mrs. Langdon, windage and elevation... | |||
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If it's a good price don't simply pass on it !.  Just because it's not that particular applications cup of tea so to speak , doesn't mean it won't work on something else JUST FINE !. I've purchased several quality scopes over the years as well as some not so quality ( Live & Learn ) . I simply have kept them , Now I'm purchasing rifles to use them on !. I didn't go out an buy them just because , I purchased some because they were DEALS at the time !. Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ... | |||
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As I understand you description it is a 6-24 power scope. Depending upon where and what you hunt, the six power could be just the ticket. You don't have to use the high end. Kudude PS: I like Dr K's approach by the way. k-d | |||
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