Need advice on scope for Ruger .416

[375-9.3x63 Fan]

Folks
Need advice from experienced hunters for a scope for my Ruger .416 guide gun, looking at

Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x24​

OR

Trijicon AccuPoint 1-6x24​

Which is more practical in the field (magnification) and why, looking for your valuable insights

 

[Nosler guy]

Either way, you have the bottom end covered for dangerous game - so pretty much a matter of/ or if you plan on hunting plains game with it, which might require longer shots. In that case the 6X might get the nod

 

[Fatback]

I have a 2-10 on my 416 Rem and love it. Not sure your intended use for your rifle but it’s capable of some longer shots and for me the extra magnification really helps and 2 power at the lower end provides plenty FOV for me. YMMV

 

[RR 314]

My go to is S&B Exos 1-8. I would go 1-6 for the two you have inquired about.

 

[BC Tal]

I used a 1-4 Zeiss on my 416 Rigby. I kept it on 1x as the default and when I had time to take my first shot at DG at 100m I had time to crank it to to 4x.
Both of your choices are good for short range work up close. I'd take the 1-6 for slightly better magnification if needed. But really, both are good.

 

[grand veneur]

I would also choose the 1-6x24 scope. A bit more magnification is always better, if for whatever reason, you need to take a shot of a greater distance.

On rifles of bigger calibers, scopes should not be too big and heavy because of the recoil. In this case, however, we have plenty of leeway.

 

[Schüler Jumbo]

Take the scope that has the greater critical eye relief. If equal, take the 1-6.

 

[Beck]

I took a .416 Ruger on my first Safari in which I killed both a buffalo and a hippo. The cartridge is capable of making longer shots on plains game as others have mentioned, but it is also nice to have the extra magnification on hippo. I killed mine in the last ten minutes of 10th and final day of the trip. The shot presented to me was not ideal, maybe 80 yards rear brain shot with only the very top of hippo's head exposed, the extra magnification was nice for what was a high pressure shot.

 

[jcs271]

I have a 1-6 on my .416 Ruger. Basically perfect magnification range for any reasonable shot you would take with that caliber.

 

[375-9.3x63 Fan]

Thank you very much for all your valuable insight, I really appreciate it, looks like 1-6 it is !