How much to spend to ensure no POI shift with magnification adjustment?

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Now, I wouldn't spend less then 500 on an optic.

I'm wondering, if I want a 6x20 variable how much am I going to have to spend to ensure that it does not have a POI shift when I adjust the magnification ?

Any recommended optics ? I'm looking for exposed turrets with good contact, will be used for target shooting out to 1000 and then also used for hunting under 300...

Hence the variable power need, I would prefer to hunt at 10-12 power but target shoot at 20.
 
I have a couple Sightrons IIIs 8-32 and Burris FF E1 6.5-20 and none of them have poi shift when magnification is adjusted. If your interested in the Burris I have it listed on the EE right now as I want to get another 8-32 sightron to replace it.
 
Is POI shift still a common thing nowadays? I know that it was a concern a few decades ago, but personally it's been many years since I've had or used a scope that displayed any perceptible shift in impact as power was changed. I tend to use more typical scopes of lower power, I think my maximum goes up to 14 or 15x, so perhaps it's more noticeable when you get into those extreme magnifications?
 
jjohnwm said:
Is POI shift still a common thing nowadays? I know that it was a concern a few decades ago, but personally it's been many years since I've had or used a scope that displayed any perceptible shift in impact as power was changed. I tend to use more typical scopes of lower power, I think my maximum goes up to 14 or 15x, so perhaps it's more noticeable when you get into those extreme magnifications?
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It is never anything ive been able to notice, nor do I ever wish to.

I'm looking for an optic to do dual duty, I cant take a shot at a 125 yard yote If I think it may be a bad shot due to equipment error. IE why I currently used a fixed power. Clear, tuff, durable, less moving parts.
 
I have a Sightron SIII 6-24x50 FFP that I had on my TRG 42. It has held zero throughout the power range and had no issues with the recoil of the .338 Lapua. Overall for the price it is a good scope. Wish it had a zero stop though.
 
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