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    Scope Power choice


    At the risk of bringing up a prior discussion I'd like some opinions on scope power ranges. I already own a Sightron SIII 8x32x56 MOA, (which by the way is an awesome scope). I'm considering a second purchase for another build, 200-1000 (but likely under 800) yard gun, and I wondered what everyone thought about the 6x24 compared to the 8x32. I'm looking at the Sightron MOA again and the Vortex PST 6-24. I've never owned a Vortex.

    6x24 or 8x32???

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    Re: Scope Power choice

    Between the 2, I'm inclined to give myself the additional 8x - so the 32x (56mm objective) would be my choice. Granted, there will be many times where you will not need/wnat the 32x, but it's nice to have when you can and do need it.
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    Re: Scope Power choice

    Quote Originally Posted by jhelmuth
    Between the 2, I'm inclined to give myself the additional 8x - so the 32x (56mm objective) would be my choice. Granted, there will be many times where you will not need/wnat the 32x, but it's nice to have when you can and do need it.
    +1 better to have and not need than need and not have
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    Re: Scope Power choice

    8x32! when are you going to use 6x instead of 8x! not often will you go under 18x
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