How much riflescope power to shoot at 100-200 yards ?

[audiophil2]

I don't think there is one. Athlon could do well by adding an MOA option on the Talos BTR (I have two in MIL, each for about $275) and licensing the ACSS reticle.

You can get the Ares BTR in 4.5-30x MOA for under $800, but that's a different price range certainly.

im thinking of stepping up to that from my argos.

[Califpatriot]

im thinking of stepping up to that from my argos.

I would too if I had a private 2000 yard shooting range.

[audiophil2]

I would too if I had a private 2000 yard shooting range.

I've been jonesing really bad waiting for the weather to cool down so I can get out there. Right now it is only comfortable until 9am and I can only go early on the weekends so I prefer to sleep in. As soon as it's cooler I will be dropping my boy off at school then getting my rifle and heading out to shoot 1-2x a week and be back in time to clean up and get him. I also want to build a shade structure this winter because I'm tired of using a pop up canopy.

[baih777]

Get a variable to 24x.
If you happen to be somewhere to shoot further. You won't need another scope.

[WorldSBK]

A 3-9 or 4-12 will do the job and then some. What brands have you been looking at?

Thank you. I have an 10+ year-old Leupold on an old 22LR rifle, and have been happy with it. I am looking at brands like Vortex and Nikon too.

A nice 25X target scope will give you an image that appears to be 4-8 yards away.

Get a variable to 24x.
If you happen to be somewhere to shoot further. You won't need another scope.

This might be a consideration as I've just found out that there's a 1000-yard range at Coalinga. Not sure if it's open to the public though.

[RHSth4]

I have a Nikon Prostaff on a deer rifle that I'm happy with for the price. Also have a lot of Vortex that I'm very impressed with.

Thank you. I have an 10+ year-old Leupold on an old 22LR rifle, and have been happy with it. I am looking at brands like Vortex and Nikon too.





This might be a consideration as I've just found out that there's a 1000-yard range at Coalinga. Not sure if it's open to the public though.

[ChuckDizzle]

Leopold Mark AR 3-9x, turrets come marked for .223. It's loaded for the price. I have two, one on my CZ 527 and another on my CZ 455.

[subscriber]

A nice 25X target scope will give you an image that appears to be 4-8 yards away.

And that will work great from a sandbag rest. Shooting while sitting on the ground, kneeling or even worse; standing, could turn high mag into a detriment: First, you can't find your target; next you experience wobble-zone-feedback syndrome...

To the OP; it all depends on the size and nature of your target; and if you are bench shooting or field shooting.

For field shooting at robust targets, I second the 1-3X suggestion. Anything more than a fixed 4X and you are limiting the speed with which you can attain a stable shooting position, and shoot quickly with good practical accuracy.

Of course, of you are shooting off a rifle rest placed on a concrete table then higher mag can only help, providing it is quality glass. Then again, such shooting is an equipment check, with not much skill required at 200 yards...

[MrElectric03]

For target a 3-9x40 would do well. I use one on my 10/22 and think it's right at home.

I would have to caution on the recommendations for the Athlon Argos however. They do have a great warranty and I know first hand, because I am on my third scope. On a .223 you may never have an issue but I can tell you that they do not handle .300 Win Mag recoil. I only wish I had realized before the return date was up but it seems ok for now on my Remington 700 .308.

[Califpatriot]

For target a 3-9x40 would do well. I use one on my 10/22 and think it's right at home.

I would have to caution on the recommendations for the Athlon Argos however. They do have a great warranty and I know first hand, because I am on my third scope. On a .223 you may never have an issue but I can tell you that they do not handle .300 Win Mag recoil. I only wish I had realized before the return date was up but it seems ok for now on my Remington 700 .308.

Their quality control may not be the best. One of mine came with a canted reticle out of the box, and I had a replacement within the week. The replacement (which went onto a 308 semi-auto) and the other one I have (on my 5.56 that is primarily designated for my wife's use on range days) both have held zero no problem.

[WorldSBK]

I wouldn't think too much about power at those distances. A fixed power 5x is more than enough for me at those distances. Scope quality is much more important.

Thanks. I was told this a number of times so I'll try not to be cheap here.

What is your ability? There is a decreasing law of return after a certain point. You really have to determine what you can handle by trial and error. If you can try other peoples scopes to see what may best suit you.

My ability ? Barely better than a total beginner.
If I can hit an object of the size of a soccer ball at 200 yards, I'd be happy enough. I did this about 8 years ago with a rifle resting on bipods, so not very difficult, but still, it made me happy to see the object fly :-)
Similarly, if i could hit an object of the size of a chair at 1000 yards, I'd be very happy. I've never got a chance to shoot at 600-1000 yards before though.

[codypaint77]

100-200 yards, you only need open sights.

[FeuerFrei]

Mil dot fixed 10X scope will reliably do all kinds of work. 200yd +
Sight in @ 200yds and dope your rifle to call your shots.
I'm partial to Leupold.

[Jimi Jah]

100-200 yards, you only need open sights.

If you have perfect vision. Most of us old farts need glass help.

[subscriber]

100-200 yards, you only need open sights.

Yes; if the target is 8 to 16" wide; with high contrast relative to the surroundings. If it is less than half that size and looks almost like the background, magnification will help.