Variable scope for class?

Training Training and Tactics
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I’ve been using a T1 for the last four years. I sometimes throw a 3X on a twist mount behind it when shooting at 100Y to tighten up the “group” (from 10-12" to 6-7" offhand).
However, an upcoming Alias class should have us shooting from 10Y to 130Y, and I’m thinking the 4X will speed me up at distance MORE than the 1X will slow me down up close.

For this reason, I’m thinking of using an MTAC for the class (I also have owned and like the TR24R, but they’re both 14 ounces, and the MTAC seems a bit faster up close to me).

I didn’t see a “training” forum to post this, but was wondering what people thought?
I figure I could start with 4X from the 100 and 50, then use a cat-tail to twist it to 1X for the 25 and 10Y shots (or vice versa). The 3X mount behind the T1 is possible, but the eye-box isn’t as forgiving…I suppose a flip-mount may have been the answer, but even then, 4X scopes always seem brighter/crisper than any 3X magnifier.
I’m sure I’ll get a chance to try out my T1 set-up at some point during the two days…so my primary set-up will get tested even if it’s not as fast at range (most of my scenarios where I’d use the gun are inside of 50Y, so the T1 is better for that than it is for a class that goes to 130Y).

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Nothing wrong with trying new gear or equipment and a class is a great way to test it. That said, I don’t see a variable optic being a huge advantage at those ranges. I used a 1-6 in Defoor’s class and we shot from contact out to 400. We did plenty of shooting at 100 and 200 and I don’t really think the Aimpoint/EOTech crowd had any complaints or were at a disadvantage.

When we moved to 300 and 400 those of us with variable glass and ACOGs were having fun while the 1x shooters had a much more challenging time of it. I’d look at this class as an opportunity to test yourself with your T-1 and expand your “software” in that regard. Unless you really want a new optic or have to justify such a purchase to CINCHOUSE, my vote would be to save the money. Just remember to turn down the brightness at longer ranges.