Which scope for hunting

[Four22]

Hey gents and gals!

My lovely wife purchased a scope for me for Christmas in 3-12x42 with a 30mm tube and am wondering if I should exchange it for a 4-16x50 with a 30mm tube. The rifle (30-06) it is going on is mainly used for range work but would be the rifle I would use out west for deer, antelope & elk when we draw.

I'm not sure what would be best.

Thanks for the input!!

 

[noharleyyet]

3x12x42.....welcome to the forum.

What brand?

 

[Big Fin]

3x12x42.....welcome to the forum.

What brand?

That ^^^

And yes, welcome to the forum.

 

[Four22]

The wifey purchased a Nikon prostaff 7 in 3-12x42 with 30mm tube. The rifle currently has a Nikon 4-12 x40 on it. This will be a bit of a scope shuffle but I plan to rescope the 30-06 and upgrade the old Tasco that was on the rifle my grandfather left me.

 

[sbhooper]

3-12 is way more than necessary for any hunting and great for the range.

 

[HighDesertSage]

I would stick with the 12x. I have 4-12's on my 270 and 7mm-08, and I try to keep shots under 300 yrds. My 300 win mag wears a 4-16 and I will go out to 400 with that gun no problem. I have a pretty severe astigmatism in my right eye though and the extra magnification really helps me, but in all honesty, if you got decent vision the 9 or 12 power max would be all you need.

 

[tom338]

I use that exact scope on my 7mm. works just fine. I practice to 600 yards with this scope, if I do my part it does its.

 

[utahminer]

That ^^^

And yes, welcome to the forum.

I agree with Big Fin. I personally think the added weight and prices outweigh the benefits of going to a 50mm scope. Also, 12x is more than sufficient for distances you will be shooting.

Welcome to the forum

 

[Four22]

Thanks for the input guys. Just ordered 30mm rings and should have it mounted this week. I'll post back with a picture when it's together.

I'm going to need some coaching in the future on how to do a western diy hunt. A friend and myself want to do Colorado over the counter elk in 2018 but we have an immense amount or research to do.

 

[Four22]

Here are the mounted photos. Thanks for the input. I'm very pleased with the final product!!!

 

[noharleyyet]

Good looking rig.....like the stock shape and color pattern.

 

[Four22]

Thanks! She's a shooting beast!

5shots at 100 yards