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I had that scope and it's a good one. After an antelope hunt in NM, I traded it for a Swaro Z5 3.5-18x42 BT and fitted an Outdoorsmans turret cover etched for my load. I was using a Harris bipod, trying to make a 385 yd shot and was having trouble holding the gun still due to 18 power. If it turned the power down the TDS wouldn't be accurate.

I like the turret much better than the ballistic reticle, can twist to the range and set the power at will.

As ballistic reticles go, the TDS is a good one, developed by a good guy. Read about T. D. Smith on line.

DF

I couldn't resist the price, but I know what you mean. 18x is a bit much, but I will give it a try. I will be using it on a .257wm, from tower stands, deer hunting. The center CH should be good to go out to 300-350 yards.

I have a Swarovski 4X scope that is now nearly 35 years old. I bought it used for $110. It has major ring marks, nicks and scapes yet, it keeps on ticking without a concern. It has been mounted on any number of different rifles and still holds zero, tracks well and is optically bright and clear. It has probably been used to kill 75 deer. It has been the best scope money I ever spent. I highly recommend Swarovski.

The scope moves the same amount on 4X as it does on 18X or 25X. You can see it moving on the higher magnification.

Boy, ain't that the truth. I guess what you don't see can't hurt you.

You are right. No more movement but the higher power seems to magnify movement, making it hard to not fight with the gun. So, what you don't see may not be that bad.

DF