Rifle Scopes 17 rpr optic debate.

[Gd33333]

So I recently purchased a Ruger Precision rimfire and can’t decide on scope magnification. I know that I will be installing a Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP on it but I can’t decide on the 4-16x44 or the 6-24x50. I purchased the rifle for a couple of reasons. I do have the RPR gen3 in 6.5 Creedmoor with a Vortex PST genII 5-25x50 FFP. I’m hoping the rimfire will allow me to shoot more economically to practice for the full size. For this reason I think I’m leaning towards the 6-24 power. On the other hand, I imagine this will make it out prairie doggin and I feel like the 4-16 may be better for the decreased magnification. With the distance restrictions placed by the rimfire, I ask myself if the 6-24 is necessary. But, is the 6-24 going to get me closer to the real deal and allow for better practice set up? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[patriot07]

Especially on lower end scopes, they tend to work best towards the middle of their mag range. So I'd feel better about running the 6-24 at 16x than the 4-16 personally. But I don't have both of them to compare either - it's just a thought.

 

[WPace21]

I've owned the 6x24x50 diamondback, it does get a little foggy at the top but is good at 20x. I'd gravitate towards that model

 

[Geno C.]

I have both. The 6 can focus closer but the 4 has more travel. The image quality on both is the same as far as I can tell but I’ll have to get them out side by side and check now that I think about it