Elk must be getting smaller with all these 12x+ scopes. Never needed anything more than 10x and in fact 6x is usually fine. More likely for me to have too much rather than too little magnification. Seems like I am usually winded or shaky more often than not when it comes time for the shot. I am not a long range shooter so no offense to those that competently are. The deciding factor for me is weight with lighter being better.
"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli
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