Hunting AZ, typical shot range and Leupold VX- 2 3x9

[Ballistic Therapy]

When the deer are not rutting , the bucks will run together.
I have see groups of bucks all the time running together.
Still you can share a rifle. I have done it many times.

 

[TheAccountant]

I didn't mean to say that there wouldn't be an opportunity to take more than one, only that an opportunity to do it responsibly on his first AZ hunt with two new hunters under the age of 12 behind separate rifles at the same time probably wouldn't present itself.

 

[kmj831]

I understand what you're both saying. The need for two rifles could happen but isn't likely.

I wasn't considering a second for that purpose so much as wondering if a .243 or even .22-250 or similar worry make a better varmint/target gun for the boys.

Anyways, I'm finding lighty used Vortex Viper HDs in 10x42 and 12x50 for the same price (Low to mid $400's) is the wider field of view and easier offhand use (due to ease of stabilizing without a bipod while hiking) of the 10 x42s more important, or the higher magnification of the 12x's the more important factor?

Thanks for the info.

 

[kmj831]

Grabbed a pair of Viper HDs in 10x42 and a chest rig for them for $375. So that will be a good starting point I hope. I'll grab some higher magnification Swaros or something in a few if the kids are enjoying scouting and glassing in general and shooting coyotes.

Thanks for all the help.