Nikonut
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Guys,
First let me say that if Gary said he shot a .6" group with this scope, I have no doubt whatsoever that HE did it! Wind affects POI more than groups anyway. As for the 36grns, maybe they have them doing what they are designed to do... I've never seen or shot one.
Back to scopes. I don't see how any one scope or design can be right for every situation. I think at least three seperate scopes are needed for different coyote hunting situations!
First would be a light weight lower magnification scope say, 1 to 6x or 1.5 to 8x. Smaller circle lines and illuminated center dot. The circles have to be large enough and thin enough to not block the target. I would just use a shotgun if I wanted a circular sight without a center aiming point!
Second, maybe a 3 to 9x with the circles like is being offered with an illuminated option and center dot. That would be very popular with many types of hunters... even deer hunters.
Third a 4x-14x with tree type reticle for elevation and windage with fine lines and illuminated dot.
A high power scope with thick lines is worthless and you don't need windage or elevation on a close range scope! The one thing all coyote setups need in my opinion is an illuminated reticle... even in daylight(green works great)!
My go to scope is a Burris FullfieldII 6.5x20x50 with fineplex reticle. It sits on a 26" barreled Ruger VT in .22PPC. Is it perfect? Heck no! But it works great for my open field type hunting here in Illinois with 100-300yd shots.
If I'm heading into the woods or close cover a Ruger Standard in .223 is all I need with a 3x9 Prostaff... is it perfect, no! Sure wish it had illuminated reticle!
I've even hunted with my "Dan Dowling" built .223 Rem 700 benchgun with 12x42x56mm Nightforce, so as long as it works for you...
Hopefully like has been said Nikon is looking to build scopes with the features we need and want as coyote hunters and that gets my respect and vote all the way! Good job Nikon, and "Thank You" Gary for your input! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
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First let me say that if Gary said he shot a .6" group with this scope, I have no doubt whatsoever that HE did it! Wind affects POI more than groups anyway. As for the 36grns, maybe they have them doing what they are designed to do... I've never seen or shot one.
Back to scopes. I don't see how any one scope or design can be right for every situation. I think at least three seperate scopes are needed for different coyote hunting situations!
First would be a light weight lower magnification scope say, 1 to 6x or 1.5 to 8x. Smaller circle lines and illuminated center dot. The circles have to be large enough and thin enough to not block the target. I would just use a shotgun if I wanted a circular sight without a center aiming point!
Second, maybe a 3 to 9x with the circles like is being offered with an illuminated option and center dot. That would be very popular with many types of hunters... even deer hunters.
Third a 4x-14x with tree type reticle for elevation and windage with fine lines and illuminated dot.
A high power scope with thick lines is worthless and you don't need windage or elevation on a close range scope! The one thing all coyote setups need in my opinion is an illuminated reticle... even in daylight(green works great)!
My go to scope is a Burris FullfieldII 6.5x20x50 with fineplex reticle. It sits on a 26" barreled Ruger VT in .22PPC. Is it perfect? Heck no! But it works great for my open field type hunting here in Illinois with 100-300yd shots.
If I'm heading into the woods or close cover a Ruger Standard in .223 is all I need with a 3x9 Prostaff... is it perfect, no! Sure wish it had illuminated reticle!
I've even hunted with my "Dan Dowling" built .223 Rem 700 benchgun with 12x42x56mm Nightforce, so as long as it works for you...
Hopefully like has been said Nikon is looking to build scopes with the features we need and want as coyote hunters and that gets my respect and vote all the way! Good job Nikon, and "Thank You" Gary for your input! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
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