It is quite difficult to spot previously wounded or sick animals through a 6X past 230 yards. On a recent culling session I had to point out a few animals with my 14X Sightron that a 9X and 6X could not identify quick enough. I am not saying a 6X cannot shoot way out there, but the magnification is simply not good enough to see certain detail that might be crucial.
If you would use binos and then switch to your 6X scope the animal is already traveling past the next town.
This is based on a sample size of probably 15000 animals.
Ignoring the above mentioned, I am sure 6X is good for a long way out.
