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    Posted: January/25/2013 at 11:26
I'm torn between the Vortex Pst 6-24 ffp and 4-16 ffp......there is only a $50 difference between the two. Ill be shooting from 100-1000 yds. Is either glass better? Is 16 power long enough?  Hope you guys can help
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At shorter ranges 6x is going to be alright for target shooting but not so good for hunting.
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Thanks jono....it will be just for target shooting.  Do you know if there is a difference in the glass between the 4-16 and 6-24?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BeltFed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/25/2013 at 11:53
If they are both Vortex PST scopes, the glass should be the same.
If I was just going to use it just for target shooting, I'd go 6-24, but if I was going to use it for anything else like hunting, I'd go 4-16. JMHO
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If it is just for target shooting, go for the 6-24x50.

As far as optics go, 6-24x50 is a better scope than the 4-16x50, though both are very respectable.

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