My analysis of these two scopes, having owned multiples of each, is the same as that of the OP, with one exception. I see no need to "steer clear" of the 6X42. Now, if your sole purpose is to shave ounces everywhere you can, the 6X36 is then your huckleberry as between these two.

Last edited by TheBigSky; 01/20/17. Reason: I corrected a spelling error.
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