Optimum magnification range on scope for elk rifle?

[Doublecluck]

4-32, 5-25, whatever, covers it all. If I need less than 4 I’m probably gonna be using a bow.

 

[mtmuley]

For an elk rifle? I used a fixed 4 for a long time. Then a 3-9. Now a 4-12. More than 12 is overkill. mtmuley

 

[rjthehunter]

Unless you have shot 1000 yards do not profess having no problem. Many talk of long range shooting fewer actually do. The mark of a hunter is getting as close as he can to ensure a killing shot.

Want to meet at the range and shoot with me???

I wouldn't hunt that far, never have. Practicing at further ranges makes lesser shots easier. Same reason I practice out to 80-90 yards with my bow... Never going to shoot an animal that far, but it helps fine tune your abilities.

 

[MS 9x56]

2 - 7 guy

This^^^

 

[BoulderBulls]

Really like my leupold 3-15x44 for a straight up hunting scope

Came here to say this. It's the perfect low to high combo

 

[antelopedundee]

Higher power for spotting and lower power for shooting if you have the time and the critter doesn't know that you're there. Just make sure that it shoots as good at 6X as it does at 18X or 24X.

 

[shrapnel]

It is hard to beat a Swarovski Z6 with 3X on the low end and 18X on the high end…