I agonized over a tactical scope or classic like the grand slam and I'm glad I purchased the grand slam, I also didn't know whether or not I wanted a fixed power vs. variable power scope. I primarily target shoot, but I do hunt varmits and this scope is good for shots out to in excess of 100 yards with the mini-14. It is a little big on the rifle, but gives me a degree of accuracy I didn't have prior to purchasing and mounting. I highly recommend it and also feel it will work well on a deer rifle.
Pros: excellent field of view, easy to mount, easy to zero, works well on my mini 14
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