Real world range S&B 8x56
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I shot a fallow yesterday at 270m with my Leica scope set on 7 power. Deer are a big target and the lethal area is quite large. My only 2 points would be that you might consider a nice fine crosshair, and also look at the swaro 8x50, which in my opinion is a nicer scope.
I’ve shot fallow with one out to 275m.
I think I’d have been comfortable to 300, if I had a rangefinder and knew my hold point.
The problem is not the size of the target in the scope - the problem is that beyond about 250m, depending on cartridge and zero, you’re starting to hold in open space above the back, and that introduces more error than I’m comfortable with.
I think an 8x56 with a diallable turret would be a very fine thing.
Hm - a matter of taste to some extent - but also practicality: fatter rets remain visible longer in poor light, and therefore might be preferred if going for a low-tech non-illuminated approach.
Anxiety about not being able to shoot teeny-tiny groups on the range can be allayed by picking a target suitable for the fat lines.
sir-lamp-alot
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WHen I had one I shot foxes and out to just shy of 250yards under the lamp the same for deer (minus the lamp!) and crows ect out to about 200 yards. All of these shots were exceptions to the rule as far as my shooting goes and I just like 99% of people take the vast majority of my shot well under 200yards so all of the how far stuff just falls away in thr real world. What isnt hype though is there low light abaility and I can still remember shoting a fox with no lamp at midnight on fresh cut stubble under just the moon light anf also getting back home 1/2 hr later than what I planned when sitting out till dusk
One on top of two
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If I had to pick one scope … 
long_range_rob
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Just to point out they shoot 1200yards at Bisley with open sights…. But they do have to practice. An 8x56 will cover any realistic/reasonable stalking range
I really appreciate my 8x56 scope on my foxing rifle. I like that I can't fiddle with it. I had an nv scope for a short while but I'm back with this. I've shot foxes out to 220yrds easy enough.
@theroedeerguy
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Depending on the reticle you can use 2 points of aim on it.
I use the dot for 99% of my shots as a point and shoot but the top of the thick post can be used for zeroing at longer range.
For example dot 1 inch high at 100 yards, thick post top point of aim at 350yards. Obviously depends on calibre and bullet choice.
Had several German 8x56 scopes over time attached to 243 rifles for shooting hinds and anything else needed during daylight hours, very easy on the eye and user friendly but a tad bulky after a fixed x6 but you’d never really notice at the time.
On deer rarely go past 200 yards and could the same job with a fixed x4 power no problem, real world range would depend on so many factors and what you are trying to achieve and caliber using, good rest little wind and x8 power scope in theory and practice many things possible if playing.
On deer rarely go past 200 yards and could the same job with a fixed x4 power no problem, real world range would depend on so many factors and what you are trying to achieve and caliber using, good rest little wind and x8 power scope in theory and practice many things possible if playing.
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Bo Diddley
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Stick with the Z6i, you will going backward for no real reason.
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