GooseHunter Jr.

I have a Burris 3x12x44 Signature Series scope on back order for a while and am starting to get a little impatient. What do you think the difference would be if I went with 4x16x44. I do alot of hunting in the mountains where the range could go from 100yds to 400....not that I am going to take a 400 yd shot.....300 about it for me.

Blue Ridge

The only drawback I can see, is that when you need it for a close shot, 4x may make it difficult to aquire it fast. Never mind if you accidently have on 14x and need it close.

statjunk

I would wait it out or choose another line. I think 4x is a little high when the critter is right out in front of ya.

Tom

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Although 3x12 is plenty, 4-16 won't hurt anything as long as you know how to use a scope properly. By "use a scope properly" I mean you're not one of those guys with see through mounts "just in case ya get a runnin shot". The past couple years I've deer hunted with a 4-12 Bushnell Elite and had no problems with close or moving shots.

Gundigest

I would go with a 3-9 or a 2.5-10 for a few reasons. Close shots you will want the lower power and the lower the power the more light the scope will let in. If you have a 4-16 it will be harder to shoot in low light. The 3-9 and 2.5-10 don't have adjustible objectives, they are always clear wheather your target is 100 yards or 300 yards. 9 or 10 power is more than enough power to make a good shot on a deer or elk at 300 or 400 yards assuming that you and your gun are capable of a good shot that far.

I would go with a Bushnell Elite 4200 in 2.5-10x40. They are very clear and let in 95% of available light, the rain guard feature is very nice, you can breath on it and fog it up and still see through it to shoot. I would also recommend Butler Creek flip open scope caps.

liquidorange

i would skip the burris all together. leupold all the way. there is no better costumer service in my book. why skimp im sure the leupolds arent that much more at that price point. kinda like buying sideways.