Why do 4x and 6x scopes still exist?

[Bango skank]

I have a 4x SWFA on my Grendel, it shoots well.

Im seeing 6x listed on their website, but no 4x. 

Im looking for a quality fixed 4x scope.  So far cant find one with nightforce zeiss swarovski or vortex.  Still looking around.

[CAMPMEAT]

I have a 4x SWFA on my Grendel, it shoots well.

Im seeing 6x listed on their website, but no 4x. 

Im looking for a quality fixed 4x scope.  So far cant find one with nightforce zeiss or vortex.  Still looking around.

Mine is a 10x42, I was just guessing off the top of my noggin'....dah !!

[j_h_nimrod]

Leupold still offers a 6x42mm scope last I knew.

Old thread but interesting to see an opinion contrary to current trends where people think they can't hit a deer at 100yds without at least a 10x scope. People seem to think magnification makes up for skill. I believe Carlos Hathcock made his mile long shot using an 8x Unertl.

[Bango skank]

Leupold still offers a 6x42mm scope last I knew.

Old thread but interesting to see an opinion contrary to current trends where people think they can't hit a deer at 100yds without at least a 10x scope. People seem to think magnification makes up for skill. I believe Carlos Hathcock made his mile long shot using an 8x Unertl.

So who offers a high quality 4x?  I still cant figure it out.  I want one for part of a night hunting rig im working on.  Light transmission and fov are of utmost importance here

[j_h_nimrod]

Leupold offers a 4x33mm as well. Not my first choice for a low light scope, I would trend toward a lower magnification since I could never see far enough to need a higher mag scope. A 1x is more than adequate past 100yds.

[Bango skank]

Most of my hunting is up close, but im looking to make 300 yard shots in the dark doable if the situation arises.  Ive been spending some money on this.  I dont think that 1x is good enough for 300 yards, not for me at least.  Im sure it is for some others, but im not setting this up for the other guys.  I want a 4x with good glass.

[CAMPMEAT]

I have a 10x42 SWFA on my Grendel, it shoots well.

[CAMPMEAT]

I have a 4x SWFA on my Grendel, it shoots well.

Im seeing 6x listed on their website, but no 4x. 

Im looking for a quality fixed 4x scope.  So far cant find one with nightforce zeiss swarovski or vortex.  Still looking around.

I was guessing, but guessed wrong, sorry.

[2labs]

Old 700, I regret taking the 4x fixed power off of it! The last and only Rem ill. Own! Garbage , and they earned it,

[slm9s]

IOR scopes have great glass
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/966987/valdada-ior-hunting-rifle-scope-4x-32mm-7a-reticle-matte

[Alpine Mojo]

Variable power scopes are aid.

[slm9s]

And if you want the BEST, not too long ago schmidt and bender made a 4x.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

They exist because the work and work well. Same as Iron sights.

[JDHasty]

I have had a couple 6x42 Leupolds.  The latest was a FX3 and the earlier I don't remember.  Both were gifted, not because I was not totally thrilled w/them, but because I wanted to give something really great to someone who appreciated it.  Both were on a Mod 52C sporting rifle when I had them and both were given to friends who had used that rifle in the field for a day. 

I'll own another some day. 

[jayrod9528]

I use a 6.5x20 on my predator rifle and have shot coyotes from 10 yards to 350. It's never been an issue and I kill plenty of yotes every year. I could see if you were in thick stuff, but the stuff I hunt and my stands are mostly open country calling them out of the thick stuff. To each their own.