Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power
it is 4 x's more?
How far are you shooting to?
What are you shooting with (caliber)?
it is 4 x's more?
How far are you shooting to?
What are you shooting with (caliber)?
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.
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
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">4-16 for sure.</div></div>
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Have both... 16 for sure.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">4-16 for sure.</div></div>
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Have both... 16 for sure.
Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power
the 4-16 is not available in the double turn Mils knob right? its only the 3-12 or the 5-25 models that have a double turn Mils knob.correct?
the 4-16 is not available in the double turn Mils knob right? its only the 3-12 or the 5-25 models that have a double turn Mils knob.correct?
Re: S&B 12 power or 16 power
I had both at one time and I found I preferred the extra reach the 16x offers so I sold the 3-12. The single turn is nice and has enough adjustment to get my 308 to 1000 yards.
I had both at one time and I found I preferred the extra reach the 16x offers so I sold the 3-12. The single turn is nice and has enough adjustment to get my 308 to 1000 yards.
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
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.
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.
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