Shopping for a scope to put on a tactical mini 14. Gun will be used for target shooting, possibly hunting (small game/varmit to deer), and SHTF situations. I've done a little homework on scopes and understand the basics, but that doesn't really tell me what I need. So, I have a few questions.
I live in the KY hills, most ranges are under 200 yards, but I'd like a scope that would be at least decent for target shooting up to 250 yards. What power(s) would work well for me?
I'd like to keep the scope small and close to the barrel, but I'm still unsure how big I should go. I'm guessing 50 mm would be overkill and too big, and I'm guessing 20 mm would be too small. What's a good range of sizes that I should be looking at?
As far as eye relief, I'll have a 6 position adjustable stock on the rifle, so is this really a big deal when shopping for a scope? If so what's a good range of eye reliefs to look at?
Since I'm not a sniper, would I really benefit from tactical knobs for adjusting the elevation and windage, or would the typical screwdriver/coin adjustments suit me well?
Adjustment ranges, in the little bit of shopping I've done, I've seen 52 to 80 MOA. What's sufficient for this?
What else should I be paying close attention to when shopping for a scope?
I'm a poor college student who is using my tax refund to pay for all the accessories for my rifle. I'm not a sniper, SWAT team officer, or trying to kill a prairie dog at 400 yards. Though I may have to deal with a coyote in low light at 100 yards. Any suggestions on specific scopes would be greatly appreciated.
I live in the KY hills, most ranges are under 200 yards, but I'd like a scope that would be at least decent for target shooting up to 250 yards. What power(s) would work well for me?
I'd like to keep the scope small and close to the barrel, but I'm still unsure how big I should go. I'm guessing 50 mm would be overkill and too big, and I'm guessing 20 mm would be too small. What's a good range of sizes that I should be looking at?
As far as eye relief, I'll have a 6 position adjustable stock on the rifle, so is this really a big deal when shopping for a scope? If so what's a good range of eye reliefs to look at?
Since I'm not a sniper, would I really benefit from tactical knobs for adjusting the elevation and windage, or would the typical screwdriver/coin adjustments suit me well?
Adjustment ranges, in the little bit of shopping I've done, I've seen 52 to 80 MOA. What's sufficient for this?
What else should I be paying close attention to when shopping for a scope?
I'm a poor college student who is using my tax refund to pay for all the accessories for my rifle. I'm not a sniper, SWAT team officer, or trying to kill a prairie dog at 400 yards. Though I may have to deal with a coyote in low light at 100 yards. Any suggestions on specific scopes would be greatly appreciated.