Given the reliability of today's better variables & for a very minimal weight penalty, depending on choice, I guess my question is, why would you want to limit yourself to a 6x if you really intend & will be shooting regularly, past 400 yards or so at game?
MM
The vast majority of variable makes and models AREN'T reliable. They fail at an alarming rate and that's the point. There is no hunting variable that I would trust. Sure there are lots of examples that have done fine, but there are tons that have not as well and considering how little use most hunters impart on their gear, it'd be wise to gravitate towards scopes that have shown great durability by the hardest users.
Unfortunately manufacture's QC tends to change without notice, and therefore requires constant evaluation.
