Sheepdog1968
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About a year ago I started competing in a monthly 200 yard bench rest match. The rifle in question was originally intended to be a general purpose rifle but it is now a dedicated range rifle. I had purchased a nice 3-9 scope for it when I intended for it to be a multipurpose rifle. Now that it is a range only weapon, I am thinking if upgrading.
Do any of you bench rest shooters compete with only a 3-9 powered scope? I can shoot 2" groups at 200 yards with it but I can't see the bullet impacts. Also, the power isn't strong enough for me to use wind hold overs on my point of aim. Curious what power scope you are using. I don't want to buy a spotting scope as I'd rather invest that money in a higher power scope.
By the way, if it were just a matter of hitting a target the 3-9 is fine. In bench rest I think I need something that will allow for a bit more accuracy in my shot.
Many thanks for the help.
Do any of you bench rest shooters compete with only a 3-9 powered scope? I can shoot 2" groups at 200 yards with it but I can't see the bullet impacts. Also, the power isn't strong enough for me to use wind hold overs on my point of aim. Curious what power scope you are using. I don't want to buy a spotting scope as I'd rather invest that money in a higher power scope.
By the way, if it were just a matter of hitting a target the 3-9 is fine. In bench rest I think I need something that will allow for a bit more accuracy in my shot.
Many thanks for the help.
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