Do I need adjustable PX?

[Pete_Cambs]

Whilst there is probably more chance of Elon putting people on Mars before my FAC grant is processed I've figured some sensible pre buying of kit as opportunities arise isn't a bad thing if the prices are right.... especially second hand we're re-sale losses can be minimised.

So thinking about scopes I need some advice as all my prior experience is with air rifle shooting where adjustable PX and mil dots / additional aim points is really a necessity but is it such an issue with CF when stalking? My thinking is typical stalking shot distances won't show any meaningful bullet drop and if your in close for a humane dispatch shot or similar you'd just drop the mag to x3 or x4 power....?

ami along the right lines here or am I totally wrong and should be looking only at scopes with adjustable PX?

 

[Klenchblaize]

What variable mag are you going for?

I find it just as useful to have Adjustable PX on scopes used for woodland stalking as those deployed on open ground. Whatever my mag setting I leave the PX set at circa 50-yards - most fixed-power and variable scopes without APX are factory set at 100-yards.

K

 

[VSS]

I started off with adjustable parallax, illuminated reticles, multiple aiming points, high(ish) magnification and 56mm objectives on my stalking scopes.

Now, as my experience and knowledge has developed, I have fixed parallax, simple non-illuminated reticles without additional aiming points, maximum 8× magnification and 50mm objectives.

But I have better quality glass.

Make of that what you will!