I would make a decision based upon their intended usages. Is one rifle more intended for target shooting and the other for varmints? Or if they have the same intended purpose, which rifle is more accurate? Its easier to bunch bullets into the same hole with higher magnification!
Intended to use both for varmint and occasional use at range. I have ordered a pair of offset rings for the #1..as setting the 6x24 on the rings it sits way to forward.