Thread: What Scope are People Using for Medium Range

Far be it from a relative newbie like me to give you advice, but I'm with @GWH and the others who have recommended higher magnification ranges. I remember reading a couple of articles recently advocating for running variable scopes at around 70% of max. I found my old VIII 3.5-10 to be on the low side at longer ranges. Perfect for an all-purpose rig, but if you've got other rifles for this and you're setting this one up for longer ranges then I'd go higher.

I also personally wouldn't use holdover for anything over 300m - dialling is not difficult and you usually have plenty of time to range, check drops and dial. Something like the CDS system may be a good way to simplify this even more, but personally I want the flexibility to change loads and then you need the charts anyway.

With the above in mind, I put a Meopta Meopro 6-18 x 50 on my 7mmWSM and I love it. Glass and build quality is fantastic for the price-point. There's one on here for the same price I paid for mine - can't believe no one has snapped it up yet: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....e-scope-77563/ Someone mentioned light-gathering, and this scope is awesome at first & last light. I don't find it too bulky, but then I have a laminate stock so my rifle is pretty heavy anyway and I have the .243 for other situations.