What size scope do you prefer?

Question

i have the opportunity to buy a 6.5-20x50mm scope dirt cheap but this scope is a bit strong for mere small game shooting is it?

on the topic what scope size do you use/would prefer for small game shooting?

Answer 1

>>Since your other questions have been about air rifles - your ID is Air G - You're asking about small game hunting - And the fact you sent me an e-mail with all kinds of questions on air rifles<<

I'm going to go out on a limb and assume this scope is for the air rifle you plan to buy.

If you plan to put that scope on an air rifle(?)

I would suggest you buy an airgun rated scope***.

Airgun scope info

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***Centerfire and rimfire scopes are not "generally" able to withstand the recoil of a spring piston air rifle, nor are they parallax adjusted or adjustable for airguns(range). So, no matter what type of air rifle you plan to get. The air rifle scope is the best way to go.

Answer 2

I am a fan of either the 3-9x40 in a Nikon Buckmasters or a Leupold.  The Leupold can be bought in a VX I, II, or VX III.

As the numbers get higher, the price does to.

The Nikon is a great scope and is around $200.

I have that scope set up on a .204.

These scopes are great for 300 yards, but a bit expensive for small game.

A Bushnell Banner would be great for small game and a lot less expensive.

Answer 3

3x9x40 is probably the most popular as you can see by the other answers, but for good reasons. This size is a great general purpose scope. I have one on my muzzleloader and love it.

Answer 4

Its to strong, try a 3 x9 .

Answer 5

Defferent scopes on different guns.

Leupold, VX II 1-4x20

Leupold, VX II 2-7x32

Leupold, VX II 3-9x40,

Leupold, VX II 4-12x40 LRD

Burris, FFII 3-9x40

Burris, FFII Tactical 4.5-14x40

ACOG, TA-11 3.5x

EOTech 552

Answer 6

In variable I prefer a 3x9 and in effect this is the size I have on my scoped rifles except for:  A Remington 673 Guide Rifle in .350 Remington Magnum  This one has a 1-n-3/4x5 power Burris scope.  And my Ruger #1 .458 Winchester Magnum has a straight 4-power Burris scope.  These scopes really take the beating of the magnum calibers.  Also, these are dedicated wild boar rifles and so I need lower-power scopes on these for close-in shots.  My other 673 Guide Rifle, a 6.5 Remington Magnum, has a 3x9 Burris short-magnum scope.  This one also works well as a deer rifle so I have more magnification in case I need to make a longer shot on a Whitetail deer.  

For small game hunting there is actually nothing wrong with a scope as large as the one you're contemplating on buying.  If you are shooting (for example) ground hog at long range you need something like that 6.5-20x50mm scope.  AND getting it dirt cheap is a bonus.  I've actually paid more for rifle scopes than the original price I paid for the rifle.  

Happy hunting.

H