VX 3 1.5-5x vs M8 4x compact. The VX 3 is new (never mounted) and the M8 is a bit older.

With the VX 3 set on 4x, which will be better at light gathering at low ambient light? I have these two scopes in my vault.

I'm a fan of fixed power scopes, but in this case I'm looking at light weight also. With the 4x scope mounted, no ammo, no sling my light weight 280 is under 6 lb.
hunting will be in very thick pine and shots will be ~ 50 yards or so according to my brother who has hunted there for cow elk for a few years. The hunting area is steep.

I have a couple of other Kevlar stocked rifles, 350 RM and '06, both a little heavier than the 280. I'll be taking two rifles, I always do. I'm trying to decide which two rifles I'll be taking.

I'm thinking the 280 will be one of them since It is new to me.






I prefer classic.
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