Originally Posted by tcp
I appreciate the simplicity and durability of fixed power scope. I have recently had a variable power scope fail and am considering a fixed power- however it is clear to me that I am unable to shoot groups for load development as well at 6 power that I can consistently at 10x or 12x. Not for nothing do serious bench rest shooters have high power scopes.

For those that use low power scopes regularly can you truly achieve sub MOA groups consistently out of rifles that are capable of them? By how much, if any, do you feel 6x handicaps your ability to shoot groups vs. 10x?

I recognize that ability to shoot groups has little or nothing to do with effectiveness as a hunting optic.

Thanks



Quite easily. As others have mentioned the ability to shoot tight groups is aided greatly by choosing a target shape and size to match the reticle/magnification/distance combination. By doing so I've been able to shoot a number of .5-.6 moa five shot groups with a scope whose actual magnification tops out at 3.9x. Similarly I've shot a few .5-.6 moa ten shot groups using 6x.