Originally Posted by Brad
Originally Posted by alpinecrick
Originally Posted by R_H_Clark


I've found that I'm actually faster with a low power scope than with irons. I have to align irons but if my scope is set right,I'm using it just like a red dot with both eyes open,and it's actually faster than aligning two points on irons. I could also have a shot at 20 yards or a shot at 200 on the same day,at the same place.


Exactly. With a varible like the 2-7 on low power it is easy to leave both eyes open and "see" in front of a fleeing critter looking for an opening--I've killed a number of elk in the spruce/fir elk jungles that way. Anything beyond 3x, and it becomes more difficult.

Casey


Not my experience. At least beyond 35 yards.
Shots closer than 35 yards are very common here. I rolled a doe on a dead run with a 90 degree, left to right crossing shot from 10 yards this past season. Was tough enough with my 3-9 variable set on 3x. Sure wouldn't have wanted to try it with 6x.. Shots like that are precisely why my usual heavy cover still hunting/driving rifle wears a 1-4x variable.