Originally Posted by
barrel-nut
The two main advantages to most fixed power scopes are: 1. Simpler, more durable design due to much fewer moving parts than a variable
2. Generally better glass than a variable at the same price point, due to the savings created by the simpler design. But as with all things gunny, YMMV. I only have one fixed power scope, a Weaver T-36, and it's a great scope for the price and the intended purpose. But I find that variables are much more versatile and useful in a broader range of scenarios.
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