8 vs. 10x

[GetReal]

I am looking at LPVOs for a hunting application and wonder if there is really much difference between an 8X and 10X max.

Thanks.

 

[Emmett Dibble]

All else being equal (same quality glass, same objective diameter) the 8X will be marginally brighter and have a larger FOV.

 

[TC260]

I'm assuming you're looking at a LPVO for closer range use and in that case, 2x on the top end isn't a big deal. Other differences between the two would probably make the choice for me.

 

[GetReal]

I'm assuming you're looking at a LPVO for closer range use and in that case, 2x on the top end isn't a big deal. Other differences between the two would probably make the choice for me.

I actually have a 1x red dot on a 45 deg canted offset mount that I would use in addition to the LPVO, That would almost always stay at max magnification

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

All else being equal (same quality glass, same objective diameter) the 8X will be marginally brighter and have a larger FOV.

Yeah, but only if you compare the 1-8X set at 8X to the 1-10X set at 10X. If both are set at 8X, the exit pupil and the FOV will be the same.

 

[TC260]

I actually have a 1x red dot on a 45 deg canted offset mount that I would use in addition to the LPVO, That would almost always stay at max magnification

I see, using two optics like that for hunting is outside my wheelhouse. Where you hunt is it a situation where you could be presented with quick shots both short and long or something like that?

 

[GetReal]

I see, using two optics like that for hunting is outside my wheelhouse. Where you hunt is it a situation where you could be presented with quick shots both and long or something like that?

Its just to have options and not need to dial a scope down for near critters. In local underbush, rare you get a shot longer than 100yd and often enuf 25 or less.

 

[GetReal]

Current setup, this is a 5x / 1x, but I also got an 8x wondering about a 10x. Also looking at a 10x on the 6 ARC.

Below: 300 HAM'R ... basically a semi auto 30-30 @ 2500 fps :

 

[JEFFPPC]

Jack Oconner said you do not need more than 4x for any big game hunting. Few have more experience than he had. On the other hand I have killed a lot of Pa deer with fixed 12x, in the woods. I like to see. I doubt 30 30 ballistics need 8 or 10 except for counting points. So use what works for you, not others.