{"id":4132,"date":"2023-03-29T00:15:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T00:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/?p=4132"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:36:27","slug":"best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Scope Magnification for Deer Hunting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Choosing the ideal <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"scope\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"230\">scope<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/outdoor-life-binoculars-test\/\">magnification<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-art-of-deer-shot-placement\/\">deer hunting<\/a> largely depends on where you hunt and your own personal price point.<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When choosing a scope, magnification is indeed an important factor. In fact, it\u2019s probably the first number most of us look at, asking: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how much can I zoom in?<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4136\" title=\"Best Scope Magnification for Deer Hunting\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the ideal scope magnification for deer hunting largely depends on where you hunt and your own personal price point.\" width=\"595\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Tract-Texas-Lifestyle-1730.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While scope magnification can sometimes make or break a shot, it\u2019s not always for the reason you may believe; as in, you didn\u2019t have <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">enough<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> power. On the contrary, it\u2019s often <\/span><b><i>too much <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">magnification that allows a big buck to scoot unscathed through the hardwoods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, let\u2019s look at the best scope magnification for deer <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"hunting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"336\">hunting<\/a>, and talk about the pertinent points to consider in your research.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting\/#Choosing_the_Best_Scope_Magnification_for_Deer_Hunting\" >Choosing the Best Scope Magnification for Deer Hunting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting\/#Consider_Field_of_View\" >Consider Field of View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting\/#Weight\" >Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting\/#Lens_Quality\" >Lens Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting\/#Where_Did_the_3-9_Go\" >Where Did the 3-9 Go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-scope-magnification-for-deer-hunting\/#Personal_Optic_Outfitting\" >Personal Optic Outfitting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Best_Scope_Magnification_for_Deer_Hunting\"><\/span><b>Choosing the Best Scope Magnification for Deer Hunting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to deer <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/improving-accuracy-of-a-factory-gun-2\/\">hunting<\/a>, choosing the right scope magnification is essential. A <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/types-of-rifle-scope-mounts\/\" title=\"Types of Rifle Scope Mounts\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope with high magnification power will allow you to shoot<\/a> longer distances. But it can also get you in trouble at shorter distances in tight spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plus, a lower magnification provides a wider field of view (FOV). Hence, the argument that the 3-9&#215;40 may be the best <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/elk-hunting-tips-for-beginners\/\" title=\"Elk Hunting Tips for Beginners\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle scope for deer hunting<\/a> of all time. We\u2019ll get to that a little later.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Field_of_View\"><\/span><b>Consider Field of View<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When selecting the ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/5-reasons-to-own-a-spotting-scope\/\" title=\"5 Reasons to Own a Spotting Scope\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope magnification for deer hunting<\/a>, field of view is something to be aware of. And in fact, if you spend your season sitting stand in an oak bottom, on dense ridge lines, or overlooking small green fields, then field of view is perhaps your most important consideration.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lower the magnification power setting, the wider the field of view. Yet FOV decreases as you zoom in. Pick a nickel-sized spot on the wall across the room. The spot is small while the room is in full view. Without taking your eyes off the spot, slowly walk closer. The spot gets bigger as your view of the rest of the room decreases. There\u2019s an obvious tradeoff so find a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/toric-1-3-15x42-review-ronspomer\/\" title=\"TORIC 3-15X42 1\u2033 Rifle Scope Review by Ron Spomer\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope magnification for deer hunting<\/a> that gives balance to the equation.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In terms of a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/tips-for-off-hand-shooting\/\">rifle scope<\/a>, FOV is determined by the size of the area,in feet, you can see at 100 yards when looking through the scope. At low power, the rifle scope is going to provide the maximum FOV whereas it\u2019ll be considerably lower at the highest magnification. We\u2019re using our own scopes for the estimated measurements below:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: justify\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At 1x, a scope should offer an average FOV of 100 feet<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FOV @2x = 50 feet<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FOV @3x = 34 feet<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FOV @6x = 18 feet<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FOV @10x = 8 feet<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FOV @15x = 7 feet<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1DCOWoCOjQY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Jon LaCorte <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DCOWoCOjQY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discusses<\/a> his choice of scope magnification for deer hunting.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight\"><\/span><b>Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s again consider the application of your scope-rifle combination to determine a feasible weight for your scope. If you\u2019re walking many miles to hunt a particular area, there\u2019s no question your gear needs to be lightweight. If you\u2019re dropped off at a comfortable shooting house each sit, then you can get away with a heavier scope and more magnification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re the former, a hunter who puts the miles away on any given day to reach a far away stand, you want to stay in the neighborhood of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/toric-uhd-2-10x42-bdc-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">16 to 18 ounces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If you\u2019ve created a hunting spot for yourself that requires less walking, you could easily get up around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/toric-uhd-30mm-2-5-15x44-ffp-moa-moa-hunting-rifle-scope1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 ounces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for a scope that\u2019s packed with a little more power all around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4133\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Best Scope Magnification for Deer Hunting\" width=\"351\" height=\"205\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop-515x300.jpg 515w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/TORIC-2-10X42-crop.jpg 1882w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/toric-uhd-2-10x42-bdc-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 2-10&#215;42<\/a> at 18.6 ounces is ideal for any hunter looking for a high-performance optic<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lens_Quality\"><\/span><b>Lens Quality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be sure to check the quality of the lenses in the scope that you are considering. Well manufactured lenses will ensure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/scope-sighting-made-simple\/\" title=\"Scope Sighting Made Simple\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope performs when sighting<\/a> targets in different terrain, weather, and light. They will also increase the life of your optic. If you were to look through any middle-of-the-line scope that you\u2019ve had for 10 years, the sight picture would be nothing compared to what it was when new.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look for fully multi-coated high transmission glass and extra low dispersion lens. A quality optical system, as in the inner workings of the scope, will give you long-lasting performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Did_the_3-9_Go\"><\/span><b>Where Did the 3-9 Go?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s come back to this. The 3-9&#215;40 has long been considered the best <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/prepping-your-scope-for-long-range-hunting\/\" title=\"Long Range Hunting Prepping Your Scope\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope magnification for deer hunting<\/a>. Its low power magnification (at 3x) provides a wide field of view (FOV), especially important for the hardwoods during the rut when deer are constantly moving. Then, it\u2019s assumed that 9x is optimal for the range of shots that the eastern deer hunter will take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 3-9&#215;40 gives you a three time zoom with a 40mm objective, both of which are fair qualities in a rifle scope.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But what if there\u2019s the option to expand the capabilities of that rifle scope on both ends with five times magnification rather than three? The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/toric-uhd-2-10x42-bdc-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TORIC 2-10&#215;42<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is versatile in that it\u2019s built for both short- and long-range situations. Plus, it\u2019s a capable <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/choosing-the-best-riflescope-for-deer-hunting\/\" title=\"Choosing the Best Rifle Scope for Deer Hunting\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope for those who hunt<\/a> on the western plains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/response-2-5-10x42-bdc-hunting-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RESPONSE 2.5-10&#215;42<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is another go-to for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/hunting-the-midwest-why-binoculars\/\">whitetail deer hunting<\/a>, giving hunters an extremely wide FOV (35 feet) on the low end of magnification. It\u2019s also versatile, pairing well with centerfire rifles, muzzleloaders, and slug guns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/response-hunting-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4134\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RESPONSE-HUNTING-AD-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best Scope Magnification for Deer Hunting\" width=\"307\" height=\"397\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/RESPONSE-HUNTING-AD-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/RESPONSE-HUNTING-AD-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/RESPONSE-HUNTING-AD-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/RESPONSE-HUNTING-AD-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/RESPONSE-HUNTING-AD-150x194.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/RESPONSE-HUNTING-AD.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Optic_Outfitting\"><\/span>Personal Optic Outfitting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If we can answer any questions about your next rifle scope choice, please give us a call at 631-662-7354, send us an email at <a href=\"mailto:support@tractoptics.com\">support@tractoptics.com<\/a>, or hit the Live Chat button at the bottom left of your screen. 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