Another What Scope Should I Get Thread?

[Savage Shooter]

I want a good scope for bench shooting, mostly 200yds and got it narrowed down to the Vortex Crossfire 4-16x50(around $280) or the 6-24x50(around $300). My primary reason for these scopes are; 30mm tube, I already have a Larue Mt for it and cost. Plenty of power either way. My question, for the extra $20 I can get the 24x, is that too much power?

For load development shooting at 200 yards, I usually way-overpower (with a 40x or 50x power) so I can really nail down the same POI - as long as mirage is not acting up during the session. For "practical" shooting or even long range prairie dog hunting, I put my Vortex 6-24 x 50 FFP on my rifle. Granted the FFP version is much more than $300 and if you are primarily shooting at the same known fixed distance, then a FFP scope is not necessary. But certainly as the others have stated, the extra magnification for only $20 more is an easy decision. I love my Vortex scopes, but for a good alternative to Vortex with similar optic quality (some say even better) and price, you might consider Sightron. If you go with the Vortex, DEFINITELY get the Switchview Throw lever. Both of my Vortex scopes have REALLY difficult to adjust magnification rings. http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vort...lever-sv-1