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Shawlerbrook
03-20-2022, 09:56 AM
The more I read, the more confused I get. Looking for a 4-12 power rifle scope for my Mauser 25 06. Prefer a 40mm objective. Read about first vs second focal plane and adjustable objectives. Can anyone steer me in the right direction ? Thanks !
Gofaaast
03-20-2022, 11:15 AM
I have a 4.5–14 vari x 3 on one of my 25-06’s. It’s perfect for hunting and a fine optic at dusk when aiming towards the setting sun. It has an adjustable objective so I can count fly legs at 400 yards if wanted. I keep mine set at 200 when hunting open country and clarity is fine. It’s a fine duplex. I know this rifle and load better than any so I’m fine with just the duplex. I prefer more power if I’m at the range and prefer second focal plane scopes for long distance shooting to keep reticle size from covering target.
Read this article. It really shows what the difference is and it’s not hard to understand. https://outdoorsmans.com/blogs/rifle-scopes/riflescopes-first-focal-plane-vs-second-focal-plane
Adjustable objectives are pretty insignificant at distances beyond 100 yards to 99% of the shooters who are hunting or casual target shooting. At what they call “infinity”, it makes little difference to your eyes and or your shooting having an adjustable objective (AO). I personally have come to the conclusion that a simple plex reticle is pretty easy to use for any distances if you know the distance. To really make life simple, get something like a Leupold scope with a CDS dial. Range, turn dial, shoot. No calculations required. Having bought a few FFP (first focal plane) scopes I’ve decided I don’t care for them. Personal preference.
sigep1764
03-20-2022, 10:03 PM
Mueller optics have served me well. I have an 8-32x40 AO that has served me on rimfires, an Axis 223, and a Win 270 for the past 5 years. I remember picking mine up for something like 300, then two sets of Leopold rings.
Winger Ed.
03-20-2022, 10:22 PM
I've had great luck with a few of the 'big names'- Leupold, Simmons, and Redfield
variable power ones in the high $300 to $450 range.
For the daylight, not quite dark shooting I do, I'm big on 1" tubes, a steel mount & rings, and a 40mm AO.
Your .25-06 shouldn't have a scope crushing recoil, and any of ones in your price range should do fine and have great clarity.
Vortex has a beautiful 4x12 I just bought. I planned to put it on a .30-06. I swear by Vortex and have several. I prefer Vortex to Leupold, that's how much I like 'em. This latest 4x12 comes from the vender "Optics Planet" for around $250. I strongly recommend the scope. check out Optics Planet. They sell all sorts of scopes, etc. Good to deal with.
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