45 power for sheep

[shorty]

I am looking at upgradeing my spotting scope which was a 60 power with decent optics. There is some nice lightweight scopes at 45 power with real good glass. My question is... will 45 power be enough for sheep?

[Rackmastr]

Yes....45 power is 'enough' for sheep and will serve you well. I'm personally a fan of 60 power but there are times with heat waves, mirage, etc that 45x is all a person can realistically use anyways.

60 power is obviously nicer for some applications, but plenty a good sheep guide has carried a 45x for several years and they will do the job needed.

If you're USED to having 60 power you may wish you had it if you step back to a 45x.....cant really comment on personal needs, etc

[TangoKilo]

I hunted sheep for years with a 30X and 45X spotter. Couple years back I switched to a 60X and will never look back.

Like Rack mentions, you can certainly hunt sheep with much lower magnifications. If you are buying a scope that will last a lifetime, I would definitely recommend something like a 20-60X variable.

[westren]

have always had a 20 to 60,but hunted with a partner with a 15 to 45,most times it is lacking.......

[Ryry4]

Personally I wouldn't put anything less than a 60x in my pack.

[shorty]

Thanks for all the info I will go the 60x route.

[209x50]

I have a 15-56x65, the best of both worlds!