Scopes for goats

[JGBowman]

Currently rocken a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm on my 300 win mag. When I go to the range with the load I worked up I can bang the 8in plate at 300 yards no problem. I have a goat hunt booked for Kodiak Island. The outfitter said most shot opportunities occur within 200 yards.

Incase the opportunity comes beyond 200 or 300 yards. Is the scope I have adequate? Do I need something with a higher magnification?

I never though I needed something more than 15 power. But this year I was looking at a lot of whitetails 400+ yards and had the thought about getting a scope with high magnification.

Any input will be greatly appreciated!

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[Bigred323]

I would say no. I run a vx6hd 3-18 power.

Made two “longer” shots this year at 300 and one at 465 with power set at 9-10 x. Don’t really see anytime would go over that really

 

[Gravel Road]

You do not need more than 15x, and you really don't need that much.

 

[LightFoot]

Currently rocken a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm on my 300 win mag. When I go to the range with the load I worked up I can bang the 8in plate at 300 yards no problem. I have a goat hunt booked for Kodiak Island. The outfitter said most shot opportunities occur within 200 yards.

Incase the opportunity comes beyond 200 or 300 yards. Is the scope I have adequate? Do I need something with a higher magnification?

I never though I needed something more than 15 power. But this year I was looking at a lot of whitetails 400+ yards and had the thought about getting a scope with high magnification.

Any input will be greatly appreciated!

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6x is enough for 300y.
Your scope is more than adequate.


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[croben]

You don’t need more magnification at those distances. Just curious, what does your grouping look like at 300/200/100 yards with that rifle? I know you didn’t say you shoot 8in groups at 300 yards, but if that’s the case that would mean you are a 2.67 MOA shooter right now with your rifle. I would look at investing in some training and really get yourself and your current setup dialed in. Get in the mountains and do positional shooting too. That will likely pay off huge for you when your hunt comes around. Good luck with your hunt and keep us posted!