Well you guys have given me something to think about. Before I go further I just need to make clear if it wasn't earlier... I don't have the money for any of these. But I use an amazon card and build up points so I need to buy something I can get from amazon. So selection will be limited.
Let's keep on the magnifier track first.
You guys mentioned PA. On amazon there are two.
One is $70.00 and
one is $100.
The $100.00 one says it is a long eye relief and the other doesn't mention that. Forgive me for being so new to this, but how much does that matter?
How much more would I be out for a decent mount for it?
Now let's explore the variable optic.
I just thought this would be overkill so I didn't even give this any thought. The range I go to has steel targets set up at 100, 200 and 300 yards. I regularly go for the 100 yard targets. Vision keeps me from the others. But if I could see them, I would go for them. Hence thinking a magnifier would help.
But if the weight of a red dot plus magnifier is basically the same as a variable scope then the magnifier doesn't really hold an advantage. And if I'm going to have to spend $100.00 on a magnifier plus money for a mount... then I'm basically at the cost of a scope when all is said and done. What are my downsides?
Main downside I personally have is I currently have $100.00 in points at amazon. The only variable optic I see on amazon I'm familiar with the the PA 1-6x ACSS. It'd probably be another 6 months before I can have enough points to pick one up. I can wait if that's my best option. But it'd be nice to have something sooner.
Interested to read your thoughts.