Which Scope To Use?? Help!

[macker71165 5]

can any body advise which scope would be best for me in the long run? i have two a nikko sterling 3-9x40 adjustable paralax! and a tasco world class plus 4x44 the nikko is zoom able the tasco is not which is the best scope to use? thnx in advance .. tony!

[davyt63 1,845]

can any body advise which scope would be best for me in the long run? i have two a nikko sterling 3-9x40 adjustable paralax! and a tasco world class plus 4x44 the nikko is zoom able the tasco is not which is the best scope to use? thnx in advance .. tony!

 

 

hi Tony

it depends on what shooting discipline you are going to use it for, and calibre

[macker71165 5]

 

can any body advise which scope would be best for me in the long run? i have two a nikko sterling 3-9x40 adjustable paralax! and a tasco world class plus 4x44 the nikko is zoom able the tasco is not which is the best scope to use? thnx in advance .. tony!

 

 

hi Tony

it depends on what shooting discipline you are going to use it for, and calibre 22 calibre but dont really know what shooting yet just general all rounder!

 

[jimmytwohand 13]

The advantage of the fixed power is you will more easily be able to learn the hold/over under (and use the mildots for range estimation if you have that reticle) as it will take the change in magnification calculations out of the picture. This may be a consideration with the more pronounced 22 trajectory, especially if you are going to be hunting IMO, where the instinctual and learned has an advantage over the slightly slower, cold calculating and measuring approach (IMO once again, if you are going to be hunting from a hide with obliging quarry.....well maybe the reverse ). Variable magnification is one more thing that may slow down your shooting and critters aren't generally too kind in the sitting still department.

 

Having said that i always used to like having the variable power higher magnification for distance target shooting work and more precise shot placement beyond 35ish (dodgy eyes, and it saved a lot of walking out to inspect zero groups). The 4x seemed a little low for my preference in this regard.

 

The focus on the nikko may be useful for range estimation depending on the glass quality. The larger 44 front end on the tasco may be more useful for lower light conditions.

 

As a very general answer to a very general question i would advise taking the clearest glass.

If equal i would generally advise you to go for the 4x fixed if more hunting work and variable if more target work.

 

Your "go to" scope of choice will probably come down to most used application and personal preference. That's the best i can do for a general all round answer.

[macker71165 5]

The advantage of the fixed power is you will more easily be able to learn the hold/over under (and use the mildots for range estimation if you have that reticle) as it will take the change in magnification calculations out of the picture. This may be a consideration with the more pronounced 22 trajectory, especially if you are going to be hunting IMO, where the instinctual and learned has an advantage over the slightly slower, cold calculating and measuring approach (IMO once again, if you are going to be hunting from a hide with obliging quarry.....well maybe the reverse ). Variable magnification is one more thing that may slow down your shooting and critters aren't generally too kind in the sitting still department.

 

Having said that i always used to like having the variable power higher magnification for distance target shooting work and more precise shot placement beyond 35ish (dodgy eyes, and it saved a lot of walking out to inspect zero groups). The 4x seemed a little low for my preference in this regard.

 

The focus on the nikko may be useful for range estimation depending on the glass quality. The larger 44 front end on the tasco may be more useful for lower light conditions.

 

As a very general answer to a very general question i would advise taking the clearest glass.

If equal i would generally advise you to go for the 4x fixed if more hunting work and variable if more target work.

 

Your "go to" scope of choice will probably come down to most used application and personal preference. That's the best i can do for a general all round answer.

thnx!