Scout scope magnification?

[Calhoun321]

I am new to scopes, but like the scout scope concept of shooting with both eyes open. My only reason for interest in a scope is aging eyes. I have just never liked scopes and have had little exposure to them.

I see that most scout scopes range from 1x to 2.5x in power. If I understand correctly, 1x is no magnification. Is that correct?

Is a fixed power 2.5x (think Leupold) too powerful to use with both eyes open? What about its suitability for extremely close range (think short range self-defense).

I plan to put a scout set up on a .22 for fun, then move it to a, yet to be purchased, centerfire of some sort for deer hunting. My longest shot would be 150 yards. Most shots would be in the 50 to 100 yard range.

Thanks for any input.

 

[KadicDeshi]

A 2.5x scope like the Leupold scout scope is fine for both eyes open. I use the Burris 2.75x on my pseudo-scout. As for extremely close range, the scope might be difficult to use effectively in that situation. With my Burris, across the room distances usually yield sharp crosshairs and a blurry background or almost non-existent crosshairs and a sharp background. I've never taken the time to actually gauge the distance at which it is no longer a problem. The hallway from my bedroom to kitchen is about 12 yards or so and the Burris does just fine at that distance.

HTH,
Barrett

 

[Gator]

Right, 1X is no magnification. You should try looking through scopes of different magnification with both eyes open and see which is best for you. Generally 3X is considered max for a scout scope, but I prefer a 2X. Your results may vary

 

[GunTech]

You can always go 1X and not have to worry about it, although Burris is the only maker I can think of that offers a stright 1X, unless you include dot and holographic sights.

 

[ernunnos]

The Leupold works fine, I have one on my M1A scout. I just found out that Weaver makes a fixed 2x handgun scope that also serves as a scout scope. If it's as good as Weaver's other fixed scopes, it should be quite nice. They're not fancy, but they're good quality for the price.

 

[Gustav]

A couple of good options to consider Burris makes a 1 1/2 to 4X EER pistol scope they can be found on e bay for less than a Leupold.

The Leupold is a good scope it is a fixed power it works well but I ended up going with the Burris better up close and better further out.

Another good option is an Aimpoint especially the new one with the smaller dot size it allows more precise shot placement.

Nikon makes what is called the VSD or variable size dot it it a good choice and allows four different reticle sizes

Trijicon makes the TR21 it is a great scope for what it does the triangle is large at the low power setting and small at the higher magnification which allows it to be used as a close range reflex sight and a medium range precisions sight.
It uses a fiber optic element and a tritium insert.

The Z Point by Zeiss is compact and neat.

After messing with pretty much everything out there these are what I like the best