Low-Power Rifle Scopes
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:52 am
It appears to me that if someone wants to buy a quality, low-power rifle scope in these current times, that someone may find frustration.
Since I hunt at short ranges, never more than 100 yards, usually 50 yards or less, I prefer a low-power scope. A 2.5X, a 3X or a 4X fixed power scope is my preference but they just can't be found these days, at least not new, and not manufactured by the brands I prefer, most always Leupold.
I guess I am in the minority since the obvious preference is for high-power variable scopes with electronics and high-tech gizmos I just don't want.
I know that low-power variable optics are available but again, I don't need them but I have a few because I can't find what I prefer.
A year or two ago, when Ruger announced that the Marlin line of 336 lever action rifles would return to production, I sent Leupold an email suggesting they reintroduce a line of 4X fixed-power scope with a gloss finish to complement classic lever action rifles. I opined they would sell well but I never received a reply. I guess that South Carolina may be too far from Oregon for an email to get there.
I am always on the lookout for a quality low-power scope at a gun show but they seem to be rare.
I wonder if you folks bought them all.
Since I hunt at short ranges, never more than 100 yards, usually 50 yards or less, I prefer a low-power scope. A 2.5X, a 3X or a 4X fixed power scope is my preference but they just can't be found these days, at least not new, and not manufactured by the brands I prefer, most always Leupold.
I guess I am in the minority since the obvious preference is for high-power variable scopes with electronics and high-tech gizmos I just don't want.
I know that low-power variable optics are available but again, I don't need them but I have a few because I can't find what I prefer.
A year or two ago, when Ruger announced that the Marlin line of 336 lever action rifles would return to production, I sent Leupold an email suggesting they reintroduce a line of 4X fixed-power scope with a gloss finish to complement classic lever action rifles. I opined they would sell well but I never received a reply. I guess that South Carolina may be too far from Oregon for an email to get there.
I am always on the lookout for a quality low-power scope at a gun show but they seem to be rare.
I wonder if you folks bought them all.