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What is a 3-15 as opposed to a 1-4 scope — 1 Answer

by SYD, from NJ, United States Asked on May 15, 2020

Name Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15x42mm 30mm Tube Second Focal Plane Rifle Scope (4.6)
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Answered by Kevin, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on November 25, 2020

3-15x and 1-4x refer to the magnification range of the optic. The range on a 3-15x is 3 times magnification on the lowest setting and 15 at the highest setting, you can also set the magnification at any amount in between 3x and 15x. A 1-4x has 1x magnification at the lowest setting and 4x at the highest.

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