Question was about 6x but not necessarily a fixed 6x. Thanks for all responses
It is really not a simple question.
Many here have said that 600yds is no problem . Maybe or maybe not.
I would say that just because we can resolve, in good light, well enough to aim at the deer does not necessarily mean 6X is enough for shooting game at that distance. Aiming the rifle with enough precision is just one part of the issue of actually killing game.
6X is not enough to adequately read the mirage for your wind call and at 600yds you will be holding some wind more often than not when shooting game.
6X is not enough, for me @ 600yds, to be sure I am picking the right buck out of a crowd, ensuring the buck is clear of intervening brush or clear of other animals. This is especially true in challenging light conditions.
While there is no doubt that game has been taken at 600yds with 6X that does not mean it is wise to do such things.
In my opinion 400yds is a pretty reasonable max range if you are limited to 6X on the optic but I suspect not all will agree.
That response makes alot of sense, well thought out.
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