High mag scopes do not mean better ranging at 12x.Here is a related discussion on a similar high mag scope. Other Hunter division shooters agree that you should not waste money on high mag scopes if you are just planning on just shooting Hunter class only. If you want to eventually go and shoot open or WFTF, then yes get one.http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/thread/1492109213/last-1492695201/--%3E+Expand+ThreadBeing able to use mil-dot bracketing to measure the known size of a kill zone or concrete block base was a key factor for ranging well past 40 yards at 12x.Hope this helps.
Hi Cameron,It's interesting that I came accross this post of yours today. I was actually wondering around lunch time if you use your laser range finder to shoot the distance to the target from your eye relief point, mid scope point, or objective point. The reason I was wondering is because 1.5' (18") is half a yard and that could be just enough to throw off your measurments, since you've had some trouble with scopes only ranging down to 11 or 10.5 yards rcently. When measuring yardage to the target for shooting practice and ranging practice I align my range finder with the center line of the parallax wheel or just forward of it by an inch or two. I've found that this method gives very good results and has worked to setup the wheels on both of my Hawke Sidewinder 6-24's (bought on your rcomendation). Not saying you're doing it wrong, but perhaps this will spur some thoughts or other discussion that could help. Hate to see you get another scope that won't do 10yds.Evan