Originally Posted by mathman
Originally Posted by Jevyod
So I have been a hunter, pure and simple. Recently I have discovered how much I enjoy punching paper. I am planning on working over one of my rifles and have that as my paper punching gun. If it matters, caliber will be 25-06. So I am not sure what scope/magnification to go with. I like fairly high magnification, I have shot 3 power at 100 yards before. I am thinking something in the 12-16 power range. Was thinking fixed instead of variable since money is really an issue. (You remember what it was like to get married, and buy a house?) anyway, money does NOT grow on trees around here. would like to keep it under 300. Range will be from 100-500 yards. I am considering the SWFA SS 12x42. Any other brand with good fixed power scopes that I should be considering? I want to learn how to dial my scope for particular ranges, so reliability in that department would sure help. Also warranty is a pretty big deal to me, and for that reason I am thinking Nikon is off the table.



Why a 25-06 for a paper puncher?

An SWFA fixed power is the bang for buck option for what you want.

the only gun I had that I would consider turning into a paper punching gun was a 30-06. Wanted something that was lighter recoil, but there is a slight chance it will get hunted so did not want to modify the action too much. Plus I have an older man that I have become friends with, and he used to be a gunsmith. He will be helping me do the work. He really likes the 25-06 round, built quite a few of them, and this gun will also partly be something to remember him by. My question is why not?!

......the occasional hunter wielding a hopelessly inaccurate rifle, living by the fantastical rule that this cartridge can deliver the goods, regardless of shot placement or rifle accuracy. The correct term for this is minute of ego.