This all boils down to preference.
We all have our different ways of going about things and different priorities.
Whatever works for you is good.
I'd agree with those who suggest,for a max range of 150 yds,4x is plenty for game hunting,and probably preferable to 6x.And I'm quite sure a good 4x is enough for a prairie dog at 150 yds.
I'm in Colorado,and use my .257 more in open space.To match the capabilities of the .257 R chambered rifle., from the context of my uses/experience,I prefer the 6x.The .257 R works quite well to 300 yds +
None of us are wrong.
Hopefully,the OP can weigh our inputs,and make a choice that puts a on his face for the $ he spends.
And its fine with me if that is a fixed 3x or a 4-16 by 50 mm variable.
I know what I'm happy with.
We all have our different ways of going about things and different priorities.
Whatever works for you is good.
I'd agree with those who suggest,for a max range of 150 yds,4x is plenty for game hunting,and probably preferable to 6x.And I'm quite sure a good 4x is enough for a prairie dog at 150 yds.
I'm in Colorado,and use my .257 more in open space.To match the capabilities of the .257 R chambered rifle., from the context of my uses/experience,I prefer the 6x.The .257 R works quite well to 300 yds +
None of us are wrong.
Hopefully,the OP can weigh our inputs,and make a choice that puts a on his face for the $ he spends.
And its fine with me if that is a fixed 3x or a 4-16 by 50 mm variable.
I know what I'm happy with.