PRS scope option

[Mulepackhunter]

Due to a few really good deals i am deciding between two options for optics and looking for opinions, thanks for any help.
option 1 -- Leupold mark 4 3.5-18 pr2 reticle
option 2 -- Leupold mark 4 6-24 pr3 reticle

My few thoughts are i prefer the pr3 reticle and I have a small concern on the 6 power on the low end.
I cant get the pr3 in the 3.5-18 as far as I see

Mounting on gas AR in 223 wylde
Thanks again

 

[stanley_white]

What capability do you think you will lose with a 6x low end instead of 3.5x?

Do you have concerns about an 18x top end as compared to a 24x?

-Stan

 

[Mulepackhunter]

initial target aquisition on shorter targets was my only thought. Currently using a 1-6 LPVO without much complaint but I have an option to grab one of the options above and wanted to try it out. No concerns on the top end being 18 or 24. MOst likely wont ever use them that high.

 

[Rob01]

If you are using it for PRS you will not go below 6x and probably not below 10x so that’s an easy choice if the 6-24 with the reticle you like.

 

[Mordamer]

If you have to zoom your scope out to acquire targets and then zoom back in you are lost. That is not how you acquire targets. Acquire the target location with the naked eye, point the muzzle at it while still looking at it with the naked eye, and then move your head into position behind the scope without moving the gun. The top pros do this even on higher than 20x with instant target acquisition. If you can't do this then you just haven't practiced it enough. For 99% of PRS stages you should select a magnification setting before the stage and never touch it once the clock starts.

 

[Mulepackhunter]

Regardless of how to shoot there are two choices, what would you shoot if you could only pick one. Scopes have knobs and dials and I like to spin them. Just having fun out there.

 

[Rob01]

6-24 is the easy choice between those two. You don’t need the low power and you will like having the higher power when you need it.

 

[The4GunGuy]

I just did a video on the Mark 4HD...The 6-24 is a no brainer. You'll be very happy with that glass.

 

[Mulepackhunter]

Very helpful thanks for the heads up.