I don't think anyone is saying a fixed 6 is better at short distances, but a legitimate argument can be made that it is better in the overall scheme of things.
All I'm saying is it can be made to work on close shots because I've done it without any trouble.
And being that it is a fixed power, it is inherently more reliable than variables. I've seen variables cough up their guts, I've never seen a Fixed 6 die because of recoil.
Their simplicity leaves less room for failure, they are quicker to utilize and you don't get the "shake effect" of a high powered variable turned up to view the moon.
Are they a target scope? Nope. But they are a damn effective hunting scope and a great choice if you value simplicity, ease of use and ruggedness.
