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300RUM scope

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30 March 2008, 20:11
blackbearhunter
300RUM scope
whats the largest power scope you would want on a 300RUM ? Iam thinking of useing it for long range shots on coyotes/varmints this summer on very long fields..
30 March 2008, 20:48
Luckyducker
Probably top out about 14X or 16X.


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31 March 2008, 01:01
Allan DeGroot
The rule I follow for picking the maximum magnification (on a variable scope) is 4x per 100 yards for "big game" rifles

so for a rifle like a 300RUM which is an honest 400yard cartridge you want ~16X, more if you can stand the minimum power of the scope that goes with that upper power.

a 4-16 is a bit more expensive than a 4-12, but...

I live with a 5-15X on my 7mmMag, so...

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31 March 2008, 01:51
Doc
6x18


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31 March 2008, 02:47
Moose-Hunter
Leupold 3.5-10x40 is all you'll ever need with turrets being the cherry on top.