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Rifle Scopes S&B 12 power or 16 power

Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power

I prefer 4-16x50, the magnification is a bit (33%) more and the optic is still easy and fast to use (no mini exit pupil), with good FOV and no eye strain. I don't see the point of using extremely low magnifications on a heavy bolt action rifle. <span style="font-style: italic">The low magnification/wide field of view does help when shooting fast at very close range/moving targets</span>, but I guess this is not the intended use.
 
Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power

It's FFP so go with some more power on the high end. 1x on the low end won't make a difference.
 
Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">4-16 for sure.</div></div>

+1

Have both... 16 for sure.
 
Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power

I would choose the 4-16X50,single turn. I have a version of all the PMIIs and the only rifle I have that will utilize the double turn is my GAP .338 LM.

Good luck in you're choice, Pat
 
Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power

More power is nice. But best fit can depend on the reticle: I shoot my Gen IIXL at 12x most of the time (in my 16x). It's nice to have the option of more magnification, but you probably won't use it under 1000.