Thread: Scopes for long range shooting

Here is a report on my S&B 3-12. It's not really for "long range" as my spec was only up to 500m, which is when the 7mm08 runs out of foot pounds.

The scope is heavy but actually one of the shortest available with parallax and dialling.

If you are hunting, the low end of the power range is important. 3.5 or 4x is plenty low enough specially if the exit pupil and field of view are good. I've shot more animals with it under 30m than over 250m.

You'll be on a mission now to actually get hold of scopes to look at. A good bet might be to try and go to a longish range field shoot and ask nicely to look through peoples glass. Pay particular attention to whether you like the crosshairs - fine or bold, fancy or plain, whether you like first or second focal plane and specially the exit pupil which can be an awkward limitation above 12x.