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What magnification is best for a rifle scope?
The best magnification for a scope depends on the type of shooting you’ll be doing. Generally, 3-9x rifle scopes are preferred for deer hunting because three power is low enough for close shots in most applications, and nine power gives you plenty of magnification for longer shots. For Western game, you may want a scope with more magnification power like a 4-16x scope since your targets are usually further away. Keep in mind that higher magnifications decrease your field of view and vice versa. Learn more about scope magnification with our guide on How to Choose the Best Rifle Scope for You.
How much scope magnification do I need for 1000 yards?
You would need a scope with at least 10x magnification to accurately aim out to 1000 yards. That is because a 10x rifle scope would make a target that is 1,000 yards away appear to be only 100 yards away. The magnification level corresponds to how much closer a target will appear. In this case, a 10x scope would make a target look 10 times closer than with your naked eye, resulting in a 100-yard view. Learn more about magnification levels with our quick guide on What Do the Numbers on a Rifle Scope Mean?
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