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g.willikers · July 29, 2014, 07:44 AM

There's no hard and fast rule about optics, but -
Generally, with lower priced scopes, the ones with the least magnification for the purpose give the best quality view.
The higher the magnification, due to construction, the lower the resolution, especially in dim light.
Unless you really need all that zoom, choose the shortest version for job and the best scope value.
And the higher the magnification, the harder it is to hold the reticule steady, too.

July 29, 2014, 07:44 AM	#6
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	There's no hard and fast rule about optics, but - Generally, with lower priced scopes, the ones with the least magnification for the purpose give the best quality view. The higher the magnification, due to construction, the lower the resolution, especially in dim light. Unless you really need all that zoom, choose the shortest version for job and the best scope value. And the higher the magnification, the harder it is to hold the reticule steady, too. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”