Rifle Scopes Can Keep Only One: Both SB PMII P4F MRAD Illum: 4-16x50 ST/CW or 5-25x56 CCW DT/MTC

[holden]

I bought both, thinking of selling one.

Max distance 1000 yards. Dual rig: hunting and LR.

Which would you keep?

 

[longshot2000]

keep the 4-16x if your max is 100 yrds. Sell the other. Great resale value.

 

[Provokedsniper]

Tough choice.. I've been there before, had both and I actually like the 4-16 better but I sold it and kept the 5-25 because it was going on an AI for target shooting so it fit my needs better. If main use is for hunting then I'd go with the 4-16

 

[holden]

I think the fence part is making sure I’m future proof. I lean to the higher mag for that reason.

 

[Basher]

Does the 4-16x tunnel as much as the 5-25x? I realize many say it's a non-issue, and for a purely long-range gun, I agree (because most of us are VERY rarely that low). But for a hunting rig, that's a different story... If it doesn't, then I'd keep the 4-16x. Besides, 5-25s are a dime a dozen in the PX, but the 4-16s pop up far less frequently. Just my 2¢.

 

[Jerry R]

The 4-16 PMII has been discontinued so if I were you I'd hold on to that one. However, we will continue to stock parts for service on these scopes so no worries there. I have a couple of the 4-16 PMII's I will absolutely never part with.

FYI, it could always be converted to the single turn MRAD knob if you wanted to go that route unless you're committed to MOA.

 

[Provokedsniper]

Does the 4-16x tunnel as much as the 5-25x? I realize many say it's a non-issue, and for a purely long-range gun, I agree (because most of us are VERY rarely that low). But for a hunting rig, that's a different story... If it doesn't, then I'd keep the 4-16x. Besides, 5-25s are a dime a dozen in the PX, but the 4-16s pop up far less frequently. Just my 2¢.

No they do not tunnel as bad as the 5x25 at all that is mainly why I liked the 4x16 better.