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Mk 4 6.5-20 Vs 8.5-25?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 672535" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Thats a tough question so I will answer based on My experiences with both scopes.</p><p></p><p>If I were going to shoot F-Class I would chose the 8.5x25 (I assume that they are both have</p><p>50mm objective lens). the head position is more critical on the higher powder but this can be</p><p>dealt with when position shooting. I find little if any difference in the light gathering ability</p><p>of ether scope on max power (There probably is because of the additional power of the 8.5x25)</p><p>but I never have both scopes together at the same time.</p><p></p><p>The 8.5x25 should improve the group size because of the extra power but at long range it </p><p>may be a detriment because of mirage, position and heart beat will all be magnified.</p><p></p><p>The 6.5x20 is better for hunting where the distance and position is unknown because it will go</p><p>down to 6.5 and if a running shot presents it's self it is easier to acquire the target with it.</p><p></p><p>I actually prefer hunting with a 3.5x14x52 for it's all round usability.</p><p></p><p>On the front focal plain issue I am still undecided on what is best for my use. so I will pass</p><p>an opinion on it for a while.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 672535, member: 2736"] Thats a tough question so I will answer based on My experiences with both scopes. If I were going to shoot F-Class I would chose the 8.5x25 (I assume that they are both have 50mm objective lens). the head position is more critical on the higher powder but this can be dealt with when position shooting. I find little if any difference in the light gathering ability of ether scope on max power (There probably is because of the additional power of the 8.5x25) but I never have both scopes together at the same time. The 8.5x25 should improve the group size because of the extra power but at long range it may be a detriment because of mirage, position and heart beat will all be magnified. The 6.5x20 is better for hunting where the distance and position is unknown because it will go down to 6.5 and if a running shot presents it's self it is easier to acquire the target with it. I actually prefer hunting with a 3.5x14x52 for it's all round usability. On the front focal plain issue I am still undecided on what is best for my use. so I will pass an opinion on it for a while. Just my opinion. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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