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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 963993" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>I also have a 4-16x50 PST, and although it gets the job done, I also completely agree with Outlaw here. The eyebox at 16x is real finicky. But tracking is precise and I do like the reticle as well. But to do it over again, I would strongly consider the HS-T. I do in fact like an illuminated reticle for low-light hunting situations in the timber where branches make a black reticle impossible to distinguish. But how many times have I used my illuminated reticle to shoot an animal where I would not have been able to make the shot otherwise? never.</p><p></p><p>regarding 4-16 vs 6-24, and 6x possibly being too powerful, that's a tough call. I have found over the years that in thick stuff, I actually prefer to hunt with my scope set to 5 or 6x. Looking through thick aspens to see if an elk is a cow or a bull. or a 3 pt bull vs a 4 pt bull, I like a little extra. 6x is still very steady and gives a little extra magnification to give you confidence in your target. Sure, certain situations could arise where you have a 15 foot shot. I have had them. 3x would be nice in those situations. But even then, with the way I hunt (very slow) I can make do with a 6x minimum setting for close forest work. And for a long range rifle I want the optics that will give the edge to long range performance... even if that means I have to adjust a little in how I hunt up close.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 963993, member: 33822"] I also have a 4-16x50 PST, and although it gets the job done, I also completely agree with Outlaw here. The eyebox at 16x is real finicky. But tracking is precise and I do like the reticle as well. But to do it over again, I would strongly consider the HS-T. I do in fact like an illuminated reticle for low-light hunting situations in the timber where branches make a black reticle impossible to distinguish. But how many times have I used my illuminated reticle to shoot an animal where I would not have been able to make the shot otherwise? never. regarding 4-16 vs 6-24, and 6x possibly being too powerful, that's a tough call. I have found over the years that in thick stuff, I actually prefer to hunt with my scope set to 5 or 6x. Looking through thick aspens to see if an elk is a cow or a bull. or a 3 pt bull vs a 4 pt bull, I like a little extra. 6x is still very steady and gives a little extra magnification to give you confidence in your target. Sure, certain situations could arise where you have a 15 foot shot. I have had them. 3x would be nice in those situations. But even then, with the way I hunt (very slow) I can make do with a 6x minimum setting for close forest work. And for a long range rifle I want the optics that will give the edge to long range performance... even if that means I have to adjust a little in how I hunt up close. [/QUOTE]
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