Magnification for hunting?

[Thomasj1107]

Are a lot of y’all shooting with magnification in your sights for elk hunting? If so can you give me some quick do this, don’t do this type feedback about it?

 

[Point Man]

Since this is under archery, I believe the gentleman is referring to bow sight magnification, not rifle.
At any rate, I believe that magnification would also increase the pin movement effect. I would not like that, myself when trying to aim.

 

[htlt_surfboards]

Im assuming this is about archery because that's the category its in. I think most guys don't use them because of the conditions you find yourself in while hunting. Any rain or dirt that gets on the lens could be a real problem in the heat of the moment.

 

[Billy Goat]

I have gotten use to shooting magnification, but I don't use it on a hunting bow. I miss it, but I don't want to put up with it. At 4x with a larger peep I'd want a clarifier, which can be more of a pia than dealing with keeping a lens clear.

Could use 2x, but it doesn't seem worth the hassle.

Keep in mind the X factor also depends on how far out the lens actually is. I bounce around between a 5x and a 6x, using the 6 where the sight is a little closer in and it gives me the same sight pic as a 5x with the sight further out. Just depends on the bow and where it ended up torque tuning.


Personally I also like a smaller housing than I use on a hunting bow to use a lens. That's just a personal preference, use a smaller peep to help keep everything aligned easier. Hunting bow I prefer a larger view.

 

[bojangles808]

The general consensus I've seen is it's dumb the use a scope when hunti however I've used a 2x lens in my spot hogg for the last 5 years. Not an elk hunter but I bowhunt spot n stalk .It helps me out at 60+. I have a little scope cover that goes over the sight when I'm stalking or if it starts raining. I also have a little pouch that i can unscrew it off and put it away if needed. Poi doesn't seem to really change but you should double check. I don't need a clarifier either but I think if I used anything more than a 2x youre supposed to.