Renowned writer, wildlife photographer, hunter, and naturalist Ron Spomer shares a brief history of the rifle zoom scope and what is, in his experience, the best power for big game hunting.
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Good video. Thanks
Buying the Swarovski Z3 3-10×42. I have Swarovski 8x binoculars and they are super clear. I’d rather have a few really nice optics than a collection of mediocre ones.
Looks nice but don’t have it on the gun
Your videos are great……. Fixed power is like Prime lens in photography. You have more clarity and there more rugged.
Anybody else waiting for him to randomly yell out ”I’M THE SCATMAN!!”
no thanks…ill stay with my old weaver k K4 however if they find game on the MOON ill think about it
Scope choice should be based on the terrain. Hunting out west where Ron is, I could certainly see the need for a scope with that much magnification. Hunting here in New Hampshire where most deer are shot at 50 yds or less in thick brush, you'd never need it. A 1-4 or 2-7 tops, are plenty.
People need a 24 power scope So they can shoot a mile away.
If we stay within MPBR the readily available and economical 3-9 scopes are totally adequate.
Reaching out beyond MPBR is sniping, and I believe, unethical when hunting.
A good fixed power scope like leupold fx-3 , 6x 42 you hunt you will never want another no playing with zoom just accurate never let you down grate hunting scope !
Must be pretty difficult to hold the cross hairs steady at 18x. I prefer a 2×7 for greater field of view at the lower end. For big game 7x can be held steady and still give me all the magnification I need out to 400 yards. Also I don't want the added weight and bulk of a larger scope. But to each their own, thanks for sharing!
Way too much magnification. I won't have a 30mm scope on my rifle. Too bulky, too heavy and not needed. 1and a half to 5, 2 1/2 to 8, 2 to 7 and 3 to 9 are the most versatile and all the average Hunter ever needs.
A point to be made, here. 3.5 magnification is not good for brush hunting. It is too strong and does not give enough field of view (contrary to what is being said here). Many buyers of scope realize too late that they have bought an excellent scope for someone else. The much smaller scopes 1 to 4 magnification are perfect for close and quick action. Paying for good glass is, however, never regrettable.
It looks like this video is 8 years old. These days everybody has at least 24x. I guess old brother Ron was right back then too. Never seen his work bring this much animosity. Strange.
Up to 10x is all that's needed , if that . Why would you want to shoot at an animal past 300 yards . Oh , I know , so you can spend a lot of time tracking a wounded animal because of poor shoot placement or you missed. Replies to this will be fun to read by the so called professional hunters .
I love quality glass . The more I can see the better. Even though rifle Scopes are better today one will still have to make compromises. I do not like big heavy scopes that looks like you have a stove pipe or bazooka tube mounted on your rifle. The weight and bulk of a large scope throws the balance of a rifle off . A 2×7 or 3×9 mounted as low as possible on a rifle suits me the best. The big scopes are great for target and prairie dogs.
Swapping scopes across different firearms— is that really a thing? I guess it can make sense when investing in one of $1k to $4k or more scopes. I’d suppose the need for meticulous note-taking for each gun’s settings. Good visual reference to compare old to new technology.
Money?
how t9 grow a m9ustache like that?
I just received a present from a coworker. A lightly used Simmons 3-10 x44 for 44 mag but I’m going to put it on my Marlin 60 😜