Fixed power scopes are becoming rare these days since the majority of manufacturers moved forward and started producing riflescopes with variable magnification.
Nevertheless, fixed power rifle scopes still have some distinct advantages.
Due to the small number of lenses used in fixed power rifle scopes construction, this riflescope tends to be brighter than its variable magnification counterparts are. Normally, such a comparison is only valid if both riflescopes have glass and coating of the same quality.
The second advantage is that fixed power - scopes are easy to use. There is no magnification setting, no parallax adjustment, or any other distractions before taking the shot. Just aim and shoot.
For some users, these two reasons are more important than the lack of field of view compared to variable power riflescopes.
