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Riflescope Help
Posted on 11/11/17 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 11/11/17 at 3:51 pm
I'm looking at scopes for my first deer rifle (Bergara B-14 HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor). Specifically, I'm looking at two scopes at two different price points.
Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 and Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40
As a novice hunter, am I going to benefit from the Swarovski enough to offset the price. I don't mind spending money on a good product, I just want to make sure I'm not buying the Swaro just because its a Swaro.
Most of my shooting will probably be at the 3.5 range.
TIA.
Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 and Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40
As a novice hunter, am I going to benefit from the Swarovski enough to offset the price. I don't mind spending money on a good product, I just want to make sure I'm not buying the Swaro just because its a Swaro.
Most of my shooting will probably be at the 3.5 range.
TIA.
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Posted on 11/11/17 at 4:06 pm to theOG
I would meet in the middle and go with Swaro Z3. You’ll never need 18x for shooting a deer.
Posted on 11/11/17 at 4:19 pm to theOG
I would buy the best scope you can afford. If you can afford the swaro, get it.
Posted on 11/11/17 at 4:44 pm to theOG
I really like my Z8...I go to a place that has both and look through them and see what pleases your eyes.
Posted on 11/11/17 at 5:18 pm to will1883
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Riflescope Help by will1883
I would meet in the middle and go with Swaro Z3. You’ll never need 18x for shooting a deer.
I’m in Missouri on a stand as I type and wish I would have brought a better,higher power scope.
Posted on 11/11/17 at 8:21 pm to Flamefighter
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I’m in Missouri on a stand as I type and wish I would have brought a better,higher power scope.
What do you currently have?
Posted on 11/11/17 at 8:29 pm to A_bear
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I would buy the best scope you can afford. If you can afford the swaro, get it.
+1
Posted on 11/11/17 at 8:31 pm to theOG
Z5 by a landslide
Posted on 11/11/17 at 9:28 pm to theOG
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Most of my shooting will probably be at the 3.5 range.
Huh???
If you want to spend that much money on a scope, feel free to do so. OTOH, A lot of deer are killed every year w/ scopes costing much less than $1300. My most expensive scope costs prob 1/3 that much.
In addition you really don't need an 18X scope for typical deer hunting.
The Leupold scope would serve you quite well, leaving a lot of money left over to buy ammo for practice.
Posted on 11/11/17 at 10:32 pm to theOG
Buy once, cry once
ETA - I looked at that exact scope (Z5) and regret not purchasing it. If you have the means, do it.
ETA - I looked at that exact scope (Z5) and regret not purchasing it. If you have the means, do it.
This post was edited on 11/11/17 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 11/12/17 at 8:08 am to theOG
I have a 3-18x50 leupold VX6. Got it for $1,150. Love the scope. I found its clarity on par with the z3 but with much better mag range.
Look at them and buy which ever one you prefer in hand. I looked through a Leupold vx5 3-15x56 and that was a very impressive scope. Then again I have a hunting buddy with a Swarovski z6 2-12x50 That is straight ridiculous but I can’t afford to spend $2,500+ on my scope.
Look at them and buy which ever one you prefer in hand. I looked through a Leupold vx5 3-15x56 and that was a very impressive scope. Then again I have a hunting buddy with a Swarovski z6 2-12x50 That is straight ridiculous but I can’t afford to spend $2,500+ on my scope.
Posted on 11/12/17 at 2:43 pm to The Rodfather
I bought the Swarovski you linked and absolutely love it. In low light turn power all the way down and hunt for another 10-15 minutes.
Posted on 11/12/17 at 5:50 pm to theOG
Cabelas has a one day sale on 11/19 on a Zeiss Conquest HD5 2-10x42 Z-Plex for $499.99, normally $929.99. Not sure where this scope falls in the Zeiss line up regarding clarity & quality.
Posted on 11/12/17 at 7:43 pm to theOG
I have a Zeiss Conquest V6 3-18X50.
Great scope.
Great scope.
Posted on 11/12/17 at 8:12 pm to ctiger69
Always go with German glass.........ALWAYS
I work in an eye hospital and all they use are german optics, Carl Zeiss, to be exact. When it comes to hacking and cutting on an eye ball, you want he best and that is what they use.
I work in an eye hospital and all they use are german optics, Carl Zeiss, to be exact. When it comes to hacking and cutting on an eye ball, you want he best and that is what they use.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 9:21 am to theOG
I ended up going with a Leica.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 3:32 pm to Clyde Tipton
I clicked the link, it's exactly what you expect.
Chinese coolers.
Chinese coolers.
Posted on 2/13/18 at 8:19 pm to theOG
I have that exact Leupold on on my X-Bolt in .308 and I’m pleased by it.
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