r/canadaguns • u/peiboy96 • 23d ago

Buy recommendations Scope recommendations

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Hey, I'm looking for scope recommendations. I want something that'll be good for a beginner long range shooter but that's also good for hunting. All my scopes previously have just had the normal crosshairs.
1 feature I know for sure I want is turrets with a zero stop.

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u/SecureNarwhal 23d ago

long range scopes are heavy and large with large zooms to see the smallest target

when hunting, people normally prioritize weight and simplicity, you're aiming for vitals which are very large in comparison to competition shooting targets

unless you're getting into long range hunting, I wouldn't mix up a long range scope with a hunting rifle

and look up a long range shooting association, they go over everything you need to know to get into long range shooting

here's an Ontario example: https://ontariorifleassociation.ca/