Originally Posted by bcraig
Swfa 1-4x24 classic with Illuminated reticle
or SWFA 6x42 Milquad

I have used the 10x42 Milquad and liked it in the fields but hard to see reticle in the woods.
Like the fact I can use the windshield or dial if I want.
Is the 6x42 with the same MQ reticle easier to see in the woods than the 10x42 Mq ?

Also been giving a lot of thought to the 1-4x24 Classic with Illuminated reticle as that would seem to solve the issue to of being hard to see in the woods.
BUT it is a variable and not as tough as a fixed power.
I have seen some that tape the scope so the the power cant be changed but it is still a variable with more parts .

So Mixed terrain hunting anywhere from say 25 yards in the woods to 400 in the fields.

Most of the time I hunt the fields but occasionally hunt in the woods so I dont know if the the trade off from the fixed 6x42 MQ durability to the Illuminated reticle of the variable is 1-4x24 is the way to go ?

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I would go with the 6x42 fixed. I need the ability to
see things at low light.

Any 24 mm objective would not do it for me unless maybe on
a .22 rifle.

The illuminated reticle is optional in any scope. I have no
desire or need for illumination.