Rifle Scopes 36x scope question

[bjordan]

I've searched but haven't been able to find a solid answer. I recently bought my first long range gun, a remmy 700 xcr tactical long range in 308. It is a dedicated target only gun and I'm on a tight budget so I bought a Sightron 36x. I've been shooting at 100 and 200 but not any farther yet. I have a couple matches coming up pretty soon (groundhog, egg, and money shoot) and was wondering if I'll be able to see my bullet holes a 500 yards? Thanks in advance.

 

[wisam]

Re: 36x scope question

On regular paper no. If you use The shoot and see type targets you will have no problem spotting you're hits to 600+ depending on mirage.

 

[matchking]

Re: 36x scope question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bjordan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ....and was wondering if I'll be able to see my bullet holes a 500 yards? </div></div>
Should be able to see .30 cal holes in certain types of paper at 500 when conditions are right. If mirage kicks up, forget it.

 

[snipedogg]

Re: 36x scope question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: matchking</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bjordan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ....and was wondering if I'll be able to see my bullet holes a 500 yards? </div></div>
Should be able to see .30 cal holes in certain types of paper at 500 when conditions are right. If mirage kicks up, forget it. </div></div>

What he said^^^. If the mirage gets very bad, you'll have a hard time seeing a shoot-n-see at 500yd. It's doubtful that it will be that bad very often, but I always use shoot n sees whenever I'm shooting for groups at 300yd+. It makes the process a lot easier.