Been watching and reading lots of reviews of the 10x but very few for the 6x and none of them were helpful --- is the 6x just unpopular or is there a problem with them? I am leaning towards the 6x for close in shooting and wanted to do some target shooting out to 500 yds. Could a 6x scope be used out to 500 yds? Thanks
redleg1013
Dec 28, 2019
Discussion
Given that the reticles in both scopes are something I can work with, which one between the PA GL 4-16x50 RGrid2 and the Arken EP4 4-16x50 gets the nod? I understand the PA has a little more elevation available, and the Arken is a 34mm tube. I understand that the glass on both is surprisingly good for the price point of the scope, and the Arken has very good tracking. I would primarily be using this as a LR plinker out in the pasture out to 890 yards (farthest I can safely). Thanks for your time and input.
Yes it can, against 1MOA targets you'll be ok. 6x is IMHO too much for a fixed power hunting optic in most situations and not enough for most tactical/target applications. That said, if you're hunting open country for big game or even medium game at no more than medium range then 6x would be just about ideal.