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Using high-magnification scopes in FT ... zooming?

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gokidd:

--- Quote from: Tater on April 14, 2017, 01:35:55 PM ---Is field target possible at all with only a 12x scope?

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HA! I ask myself this on a regular basis. ;-)
I'm having lots of fun in Hunter FT, limited to 12x.
Accurate ranging (out in the 35 to 55 yards domain) is obviously a challenge compared to using a more powerful optic.

All this field target stuff fascinates me. But it (and airguns in general) seem to be a niche hobby in the U.S., so it's difficult to gain detailed knowledge of it.
I appreciate the fellows on GTA who share their info.
Bob

farmerjoe99:
While I shot open class last year I only used a 4-16 scope (Optisan Viper)
but at the matches I went to most of the shooters that I was able to watch turned the scope magnification
quite a bit whether it was to find the target or for the shot I can't remember but they would turn it up to range find.

I'm hoping to upgrade my scope and try a higher power one soon but last season I did quite well with just the 16x(though it should be noted my eye's are much younger than most.)
The only time I really felt my scope was hurting me was at the PA cup on the second day in the open I was having a very hard time telling the range at 45yds and beyond(which their were more than a few of...
But hopefully this year I can come back and offer a little stiffer competition  ;) and I'm excited to see the new course PA mentions.
 

c_m_shooter:
Scan the lane in front of the target and follow the string.  At 20x I find it pretty easy to find most of the targets immediately unless they are in the trees. At 32x the field of view gets a little narrow for me and I just follow the string.  Once I range and load it is easy to find the focused distance in the lane and do a quick right to left sweep to find the target.

Motorhead:
Shooting Field target now @ 6 years been primarily a Hunter PCP class shooter at 12x ... quite successfully too.
In 2015 spend most of that season shooting Open Class or Freestyle with a Big Sightron 10-50x60 scope.
Found ranging was more than sufficient at 30X and kept it there for all but Offhand and some kneelers ....
Once you know your gun and can get comfortable shooting BOTH EYES OPEN, target acquisition becomes much easier when at the higher X values.

Even tho at 30X in the shooting of rifle, having 50X at your disposal did come in handy on those targets poorly illuminated, in shadows or lacking texture.  Never liked shooting at 40-50x with image to bumpy, heart beat prone and just made you more tense fighting for a clean break of the shot.

Jmo ...
Scott

gokidd:
This is pure gold!
Thank you, fellows.
Bob

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