FortesInFide Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I've noticed that most optics are 1-6x, approximately. Has anyone considered 2-10 lax or the like? I'm a noob, so more magnification seems "easier" to me. Any advice and insights are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortesInFide Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Boy, this topic was HOT on the 3gun Facebook pages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 What is "Facebook"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlillyskygod Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 The Facebook is that message board on the line. It's for people that can't find friends in the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TonytheTiger Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 All the matches close to home for you max out around 400 yards from what I've seen. Your scope will spend 98% of its time on 1x shooting paper inside of 50 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 On 7/26/2017 at 7:45 PM, FortesInFide said: Has anyone considered 2-10 lax or the like? I'm also a noob at rifle shooting - been reading about AR's and 3-gun for years - finally bought an AR with a MTAC 1-4x scope, since they were so popular many years ago. Like you, I'm still playing with the concept, though, of a higher powered scope. I shot my MTAC, and on 4x, I feel like I would like MORE magnification than 4x to sight the gun in at 200 yards. So far (untested), I believe I could shoot a Bay Course with a 2x or even 3x scope, but again, I've never actually tried it. BUT, using the scope in my house, I can find small, close objects very quickly on 3x (4x seems to be a little tougher). And, at 72 years old, I would definitely benefit from much more magnification that 4x, or even 6x. So, I understand the disadvantages of higher power (I've been reading on this topic for two years now), BUT, I am "Considering" testing and evaluating the advantages of using higher magnification. Will let you know what My Personal Findings are, once I get my findings. Let me know what your experiments show YOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortesInFide Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 12 hours ago, rlillyskygod said: The Facebook is that message board on the line. It's for people that can't find friends in the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Low magnification like on the 3.5 or 4x ACOG is ok but not as good as 1x for closer targets. Up to 15 yards or so it's fine with both eyes open, but any further than that, my eyes start to get pulled into the magnification and it slows me down when it's time to move to the next target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Fastest time wins. Use whatever you think will allow you to get your hits the fastest. If the topic has been fully discussed somewhere else why ask here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Stlhead said: If the topic has been fully discussed somewhere else why ask here? Get more diverse opinions ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 And how does one tell which of the diverse opinions posted is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 By trying them all and seeing which works best for you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Man! That's going to entail buying a lot of optics and mounts! If only there were a forum where you could get answers from people who have shot 3-gun for a while. My two cents says magnification of any level isn't necessary as long as you can see the target. Coming from a background in iron sights shooting......NO, not a dot sight, but real iron sights, I have found almost all folks are way over magnified at any thing past about 4X, and it slows them down at long range. I know, I know, but before you start telling me......young eyes....bifocals....etc. I am 58 years old and still placing very well in overalls with just good old A2 iron sights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Was a rather facetious reply. Actually, most people probably use 1X most of the time. And a lot of people just go from 1X to whatever max is without using any of the intermediate levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespid_Wasp Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 1:47 PM, Steve RA said: Was a rather facetious reply. Actually, most people probably use 1X most of the time. And a lot of people just go from 1X to whatever max is without using any of the intermediate levels. I often use intermediate magnification. Generally whatever level will let me keep at least a couple targets in the array in the sight picture at a time, so I don't get lost in transitions. 1-4x is plenty. Heck as Kurt mentioned 1x is plenty if you have decent target presentation. I have a 1-6x because it had the best reticle in my opinion. The awesome glass was just a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 1-6 is my favorite. 1-4 got lots of use before 1-6's came along. vast majority of shots will be taken at 1x. My rule of thumb has always been 100yds for each power increase. 1X for 100 yds, 2X for 200 yds etc. difficult to see targets may get a slight increase from my rule. My best long stage ever with the rifle was targets out to 350 yds and forgot to change from 1X. It opened my eyes to what Kurt said above, as long as you can see the targets less is more. I think a reticle that works for you is more important than magnification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbran267 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I would be fine not having 1x only if I had a really good set of fast offset irons. I am definitely slower with magnification >1X in bay style stages. If there aren't any targets under 50 yards, then not an issue. I can't see a situation in most 3G events where you'd need more than 6x though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbran267 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 0:47 PM, Steve RA said: Was a rather facetious reply. Actually, most people probably use 1X most of the time. And a lot of people just go from 1X to whatever max is without using any of the intermediate levels. I also use intermediate magnification a lot. Somewhere around 2.5X is good for finding mini-poppers in grass at 75-100 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooo Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have a 1 - 4 and it stays on 1 most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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