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Been wanting to pick up a couple 6x42 Meopro scopes this summer. Only trouble is, the 3-9 is $110 less than the 6x. I would prefer the 6x, but I'm not sure if I prefer it for that much more with the same glass...which would YOU buy?
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Been wanting to pick up a couple 6x42 Meopro scopes this summer. Only trouble is, the 3-9 is $110 less than the 6x. I would prefer the 6x, but I'm not sure if I prefer it for that much more with the same glass...which would YOU buy? For a price difference of $110 I'd pick the one I prefer...  That price difference wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.
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Although both will get the job done, you should buy what you want and not what cost less. You'll be happier in the long run.
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Cowboy Tim,
I have a more costly issue. I have enough Zeiss Conquests in 4x32, 2.5-8x32 and 3-9x40 to last the rest of my life.
The choice here is between fixed power ruggedness and simplicity and variable variables-variable in power with additional complexity of lenses. More lenses tend to lead to less brightness and shifting centers as powers switch. Mule Deer rates the 3-9x40 at a 7 for brightness. It is very rugged for a variable. My hardest kicking caliber is the .308 Winchester. The Zeiss's are wonderful scopes and meet my needs. The rational course of action is to just stay with them and save a lot of money.
I may just like a new 6x42 enough just to make the changeover.
Sigh!
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I just replaced a nice 6x42 with a nice but much newer 3-9 but all mine had been 6x for a while -including a Meopta 6x42. If you have never tried a fixed 6x you owe it to yourself to give it a go at least once. Brightness was reason number 1 but I also figured in fool proofing as a close second. I also figured if every scope was always set to the same magnification that might work to enhance my distance judging capabilities - through consistency.
Thing is- some of the recent varables that have come out have improved to the point where they have dramatically narrowed the gap in brightness- least that is my theory I am in the process of evaluating.
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Personally, I'd pick up one of each, and give them a workout. It shoud be pretty obvious right off the bat if the 3-9x is going to work for you, and you should be able to get most of your investment back if you decide to trip it.
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I am considering putting a 6x42 on my 10ml-II
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