Best scope for farmland

[BossSiol]

I usually do most of my hunting in open farmland. What kind of magnification would you recommend for shots between 100 and 300 yards?

 

[Spikedriver]

Depends on what you're shooting at. Smaller targets make high magnification useful. My rule of thumb is that anything over 12x is a waste for hunting. Even at 12x any little wobble of the gun gets magnified a lot. I have two scopes right now, one is a fixed 6x and the other is a 1-4x variable.

For the hunting you are describing, any good quality 3-9x variable power scope will probably do anything you need it to do...

 

[corbs45]

I usually do most of my hunting in open farmland. What kind of magnification would you recommend for shots between 100 and 300 yards?

When it comes to general-purpose hunting, I usually go for something like a 3-9x scope. It’s got the perfect mix of versatility and lightness, and it keeps things pretty simple. But if you find yourself taking those longer shots and need a bit more precision, going to a 4-12x or a 3-15x can really make a difference. It gives you that extra edge without going overboard.