2.5-15x: The ideal hunting scope?

[JW@TRACT]

I have no doubt this will start an argument but I think the 2.5-15X is the best magnification range for the average shooter. 2.5x is ideal for dangerous game and heavy timber hunting. After 15x the FOV is too narrow for most hunters to properly use. Agree or disagree?

Also, have a happy Fourth of July.

 

[Rob5589]

Very usable range for sure.

 

[BigAl!]

I think it's perfect.

 

[antlerz]

Perfect if it is the same weight, size and reliability as the 2.5-10NXS

 

[Mykolaivka887]

Too heavy and too bulky for me. Plus, I don't need that much magnification. But more power to you, dude!

 

[amassi]

Isn't there a work around for the "tight" fov using a smaller zoom range. 4x zoom would be great
2-8x36
3-12x44
4-16x44
5-20x50
Built with a usable ffp reticle and good elevation turret and your set.

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[sportsmans challenge]

I have been pretty happy with my mk 5 3.6-18x lightwieght, short, very clear glass and ffp.

That being said I would like to find a 3-18x in a 30mm, ffp, 40 to 44mm objective, zero stop, possibly lockable caps like the vortex razor lht, lightweight, short w parallax adj. And possibly I'll.

If I could get the smaller 15x lht in ffp or a scope between the two lht scopes already made like the above I would be very happy

 

[roosiebull]

I have no doubt this will start an argument but I think the 2.5-15X is the best magnification range for the average shooter. 2.5x is ideal for dangerous game and heavy timber hunting. After 15x the FOV is too narrow for most hunters to properly use. Agree or disagree?

Also, have a happy Fourth of July.

I agree as long as there isn’t a big compromise in usability due to the larger mag range, I would rather have a 3-10 or 12x that’s easy to get behind… in a perfect world, 2.5-15x is an awesome mag range for any hunting I would ever do… sub 30oz, reliable with a 40-44mm objective and a good hunting reticle, it’s a hugely popular optic

 

[eaglemountainman]

I've never felt the need for more than a 2-7 or a 2.5-8. I don't take shots at game further than 300 yds., so that is what's perfect for me.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Or just 3-15 to have a more reliable and less complicated 5x erector assembly, especially since .5X difference in magnification is going to make almost zero difference in practical use.

 

[Bluumoon]

Crazy Idea… maybe buy the rights to SWFA make the 3-9 available

 

[CCH]

I'm a 2.5-8 guy. If you can pack that magnification into a scope the size and weight of my VX-3i and not give up anything optically, I'm all for it -- don't need 15x, but won't turn it down.

 

[Antares]

I just wish 2.5-10 NXS was 3-12 instead. I'd buy two and stop thinking about scopes for the rest of my life.

 

[eamyrick]

I just wish 2.5-10 NXS was 3-12 instead. I'd buy two and stop thinking about scopes for the rest of my life.

With a 1/2 inch longer tube for mounting without a rail on long actions.

 

[kipper09]

I’ve always thought 3-12 or 3-15 is the perfect range for a versatile hunting scope


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[woods89]

I don't need a wide magnification range. I can do everything I need to with a 3-12 or 4-16.

 

[kylem]

I don't need a wide magnification range. I can do everything I need to with a 3-12 or 4-16.

I’d completely agree with my preference being 4-16

 

[MeatMissile]

I’d rather have a scope with a big eye box than a scope with lots of magnification. It seems the more x, the more critical eye relief can be. I also don’t like a top-heavy rifle, so I keep my scopes light.

I use a lot of fixed 4x and 6x scopes. The highest magnification I have on a big game rifle is 10x in a variable scope. My coyote calling rifle has a 4-12x variable. I would use less if I didn’t take it out looking for chucks every now and again.

 

[Mojave]

Swarovski used to make something like a 1.7-10. I think it is a 1.7-13 now.

That is an all around scope. Yours is close Tract, but not perfect.

 

[Antares]

With a 1/2 inch longer tube for mounting without a rail on long actions.

Absolutely!