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Another hunting scope recommendation request
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:07 am
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:07 am
I want to reglass my 30-06. I have a leupold vxii or some shite on it i bought about 11 years ago. Never really cared for it and want to hunt more with my rifle.
Would like a 50mm scope, like something in the 4-16 ish range. I have a nikon prostaff on my 7mm. Its ok. I like the BDC feature but looking for something that may be a bit better in low light conditions.
I'm kind of checking out the Vortex Viper HS scope. Any reviews on this one? I also appreciate simplicity. I'm not an avid enough shooter to get too many complicated features on the scope.
Budget: $600-$1000ish. I never mind spending $ when warranted. I'm not in the market for a 2k-3k scope though.
Would like a 50mm scope, like something in the 4-16 ish range. I have a nikon prostaff on my 7mm. Its ok. I like the BDC feature but looking for something that may be a bit better in low light conditions.
I'm kind of checking out the Vortex Viper HS scope. Any reviews on this one? I also appreciate simplicity. I'm not an avid enough shooter to get too many complicated features on the scope.
Budget: $600-$1000ish. I never mind spending $ when warranted. I'm not in the market for a 2k-3k scope though.
This post was edited on 1/14/20 at 9:12 am
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Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:38 am to Chad504boy
IMO, the leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36 is the best hunting rifle scope ever
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:39 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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IMO, the leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36 is the best hunting rifle scope ever
This or go after an Vortex or Zeiss
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:40 am to Chad504boy
I have a 4x16x50 Meopta Meopro that I have been extremely pleased with in low light conditions. I replaced my Vortex Viper with Meopta and couldn't be happier
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:41 am to Fetch78
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Meopta Meopro
yeah, i was very close to purchasing this when i bought my nikon. Maybe have to re-look into this one as well.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:43 am to Chad504boy
Meopta MeoStar 3-12x56 on my .270. It could get you in trouble with how late it will let you hunt.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 10:06 am to Chad504boy
I have a Swarovski 4-16 X 50 that I bought almost 20 years ago. Best money I ever spent. I know you have a limit on money, but I would bite the bullet and spend the most I could on glass. I bought my current set-up almost 20 years ago. Spent more on the glass than I did the gun.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 10:09 am to Chad504boy
I really like the viper hs lr. The elevation turret has a nice zero stop so no worries when hunting and bumping the turret.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 10:11 am to Chad504boy
Meopta
Posted on 1/14/20 at 10:26 am to Chad504boy
My 2 cents from my last purchase being a 4x16 would be get a 3x12 or 2x10.
Really hard to use the zoom above 10.
The smaller zoom helps on some hunts.
Really hard to use the zoom above 10.
The smaller zoom helps on some hunts.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 10:44 am to Chad504boy
So, I have a Meopta Meopro 4-14x50 and a Leupold VX-5hd 3-15x44.
The Meopta glass is really, really good but the Leupold is better.
Gathers light better as well.
The Meopta glass is really, really good but the Leupold is better.
Gathers light better as well.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 10:59 am to Chad504boy
I have both scopes you have listed.
The vortex hst while it has more features and no issues, it does seem to be more sensitive to eye placement and the edges of the eye box seem to not be as crisp as my Leupolds.
I know clarity may be subjective but I like my Leupolds more than my vortexs.
As for low light go check out Leupolds website and see what they say about some of the misconceptions about light gathering and scope sizes...
The vortex hst while it has more features and no issues, it does seem to be more sensitive to eye placement and the edges of the eye box seem to not be as crisp as my Leupolds.
I know clarity may be subjective but I like my Leupolds more than my vortexs.
As for low light go check out Leupolds website and see what they say about some of the misconceptions about light gathering and scope sizes...
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:07 am to snapper26
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My 2 cents from my last purchase being a 4x16 would be get a 3x12 or 2x10.
Really hard to use the zoom above 10.
i still like the ability to zoom to those levels not necessarily for shooting but also for viewing. Makes a difference when trying to evaluate bucks etc at distances imo.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:17 am to Chad504boy
I have a Weaver tactical 4-20x50 and it's a lot of scope for the money. Strong internals and Japanese glass. I have used it to see deer 200 yds across a field at last light that I couldn't see with the naked eye.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:18 am to Chad504boy
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i still like the ability to zoom to those levels not necessarily for shooting but also for viewing. Makes a difference when trying to evaluate bucks etc at distances imo.
I agree with this sentiment.
Look at that Leupold VX5. I know there is at least one other poster that has one.
I promise you will love it.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:23 am to Chad504boy
Sport optics has the Meostar r1 3-12 for $1200. They also have 15 percent off which will get you to $1020. That is absolutely your best bet. Nothing at that price will get you as good of low light capability.
Edit: although cameras distort reality in terms of actual visuals, this gives you a good idea of the brightness of the same scope I mentioned YouTube link
Link to scope use code EURO15 to get 15 percent off. They also have the r2 on sale for $100 more. It's a 2.5-15x56 with the 4c reticle. I have the same scope but a different reticle. It's incredible. You will enjoy either option.
Edit: although cameras distort reality in terms of actual visuals, this gives you a good idea of the brightness of the same scope I mentioned YouTube link
Link to scope use code EURO15 to get 15 percent off. They also have the r2 on sale for $100 more. It's a 2.5-15x56 with the 4c reticle. I have the same scope but a different reticle. It's incredible. You will enjoy either option.
This post was edited on 1/14/20 at 11:28 am
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:41 am to Chad504boy
Spend that money on binoculars. While your scopes aren’t high end, they’ll do the job. You’ll get much more use and enjoyment out of your binoculars.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:45 am to Chad504boy
I keep thinking I want to upgrade my VX3i to something 50mm like a vortex. But I'm worried it would be a downgrade unless I step up to something very expensive.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:57 am to Chad504boy
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i still like the ability to zoom to those levels not necessarily for shooting but also for viewing. Makes a difference when trying to evaluate bucks etc at distances imo.
Thats why I bought the 4x16 viper hs I have.
It may just be me but using anything about 12x takes focus and perfect eye relief. Its the same way on a old 5x20 nikon I have. More like dialing in a spotting scope at that point.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 12:26 pm to bbvdd
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Look at that Leupold VX5. I know there is at least one other poster that has one.
Yep that’s me. I don’t think that scope can be beat for the money. It’s awesome
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