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Rifle scope recommendations
Posted on 9/20/20 at 10:08 am
Posted on 9/20/20 at 10:08 am
I’ve been a waterfowl/bird hunter most of my life. But I have access to land with a few deer, so I’ve decided to give deer hunting a try. I bought a Henry lever action Long Ranger 6.5 Creedmoor. I’ve been shopping scopes online, but I have limited knowledge. I’ve been told to look for a scope with 50mm objective for best light absorption. Sounds reasonable, but I wonder if 44mm is sufficient. Willing to spend up to $800. Appreciate any advice and recommendations.
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Posted on 9/20/20 at 10:27 am to Coach Yo
There are other factors more important than objective size. Call sportoptics in Hammond and talk to one of those guys. See what they recommend. You will get great customer service. If it were my money, I would buy this and use code euro16 to get it down to $840.
Edit: I picked that scope because it was the most expensive meopta close to his budget. I'm not an advocate for small or large objective lenses. I have everything from small to large. On a deer gun I have light and heavy setups. Just use what works. I like everything. If you want something super light, call around and see if anybody has the vortex razor hd lh 1.5-8x32. It's a discontinued model but it is great and light and has enough magnification. Bottom line, use what works for you.
Edit: I picked that scope because it was the most expensive meopta close to his budget. I'm not an advocate for small or large objective lenses. I have everything from small to large. On a deer gun I have light and heavy setups. Just use what works. I like everything. If you want something super light, call around and see if anybody has the vortex razor hd lh 1.5-8x32. It's a discontinued model but it is great and light and has enough magnification. Bottom line, use what works for you.
This post was edited on 9/21/20 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 9/20/20 at 10:51 am to ChatRabbit77
Many thanks. I will call.
Posted on 9/20/20 at 10:54 am to Coach Yo
I'll give you the same suggestion I give everyone for a hunting rifle scope.
Leupold VX3 2.5-8x38mm. Its the perfect all-around hunting scope IMO, with the 2-7x32 a close 2nd. I give the nod to the 2-7 if close range work is the priority.
Leupold VX3 2.5-8x38mm. Its the perfect all-around hunting scope IMO, with the 2-7x32 a close 2nd. I give the nod to the 2-7 if close range work is the priority.
Posted on 9/20/20 at 11:02 am to Coach Yo
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I’ve been told to look for a scope with 50mm objective for best light absorption. Sounds reasonable, but I wonder if 44mm is sufficient.
3x9x40 is perfect. To be honest, if you “need” a 50 mm for low light conditions it’s probably before or after shooting hours. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. Hear shots all the time that are WAY after shooting hours
Posted on 9/20/20 at 11:11 am to Coach Yo
I have a meopta and it’s a really good scope. I had it on my 35 whelen but moved it to my crossbow this year. I wouldn’t hesitate to get one. However, my Leupold is hands down my favorite scope. I have the vx5-hd with cds. The cds (custom dial system) is legit. You send leupold the information on the bullet you’re planning to shoot and they build you a dial specifically for your bullet. You dial to the number of yards you want to shoot and take your shot. You just have to use that specific bullet. If you’re not planning to shoot past like 300 yards, that meopta would be a good choice too. If you want to be able to shoot a little farther, I’d go with the leupold with cds.
Posted on 9/20/20 at 11:38 am to Ron Cheramie
50mm scopes are an abomination. People buy nice trim modern rifles and stick big nasty telescopes on them that are nowhere near necessary.
40mm or smaller only!
40mm or smaller only!
Posted on 9/20/20 at 1:13 pm to Coach Yo
Every now and then the Leupold vx5 hd 3-15 x 44 will go on sale.
I personally think it’s the best hunting scope you can get.
Mine is on an AR-10 in 6.5 and my son and I have taken it out to 600yds at the range. Easy to do with that scope and cartridge.
I personally think it’s the best hunting scope you can get.
Mine is on an AR-10 in 6.5 and my son and I have taken it out to 600yds at the range. Easy to do with that scope and cartridge.
This post was edited on 9/20/20 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 9/20/20 at 9:00 pm to bbvdd
Thanks to all...helpful
Posted on 9/21/20 at 10:33 am to Coach Yo
Being a lever gone shooter myself, there are things to take into consideration that you don't need to worry about with a bolt gun. Obj. clearance being one and even with an offset cocking handle having a room with the eyepiece can be tricky. I have a Meopta MeoPro 6X on my Browning BLR .308. Love it! So far I haven't been in a situation that requires me to need more magnification. I do plan on putting a Meopta Optika5 3-15 with a reticle that I can use bullet drops with. I think it'll give me all I need and more this hunting season. The Optika5 is definitely loaded with features and solid European glass. I have an Optika6 3-18 x50 on a 6.5CM AR and couldn't be happier. The Optiak5 just cam out, look for a Z-Plus reticle and it will come in well below what you are willing to spend.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 11:03 am to Coach Yo
What is your longest shot on the property?
Match the scope to the rifle. For a lever gun, I’d look in the 3-9 x 40 range.
50mm not needed.
Get a quality scope, but spend some money on quality binoculars, as well. They’ll add greatly to the enjoyment of the hunt and allow you to look at game without “scoping” it. Seeing what something is with a rifle scope is a bad practice.
Match the scope to the rifle. For a lever gun, I’d look in the 3-9 x 40 range.
50mm not needed.
Get a quality scope, but spend some money on quality binoculars, as well. They’ll add greatly to the enjoyment of the hunt and allow you to look at game without “scoping” it. Seeing what something is with a rifle scope is a bad practice.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 11:21 am to bman940
I agree with Downshift,50 mm scopes are awful.Anyone who advocates for 50mm and bigger objectives just doesn’t understand the human eye and riflescopes.Divide the objective size by the power the scope is set on and that gives you the exit pupil. Very few adults can benefit from an exit pupil greater than 5 and the older one is the worse the number becomes.
What is more important is the quality of the lens coating and the number of lens surfaces coated.That is the biggest determinant of how much light is transmitted through the scope.
The worst thing about 50mm+ objectives,besides extra weight and cost,is that they sit so high above the barrel one doesn’t get a good cheekweld,having your face off the stock is not conducive to accuracy.
I have a couple of rifles with 40 mm objectives and because I have somewhat short,fat face I have cheekpads on those rifles to get a good cheekweld.
What is more important is the quality of the lens coating and the number of lens surfaces coated.That is the biggest determinant of how much light is transmitted through the scope.
The worst thing about 50mm+ objectives,besides extra weight and cost,is that they sit so high above the barrel one doesn’t get a good cheekweld,having your face off the stock is not conducive to accuracy.
I have a couple of rifles with 40 mm objectives and because I have somewhat short,fat face I have cheekpads on those rifles to get a good cheekweld.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 11:25 am to 257WBY
FYI, midway has leupold VX3i 2.5-8x36 on sale for $335 right now. Thats an absolute steal for what IMO is the best general purpose hunting rifle scope made.
I ordered myself another one
I ordered myself another one
Posted on 9/21/20 at 2:56 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I concur that 50mm obj is overkill. On a Lever gun, I think a 40mm would be great and be more pleasing to the eye (50's look goofy). I also am a proponent of Leupold rifle scopes. Just remember the more you spend, the more you get with Leuplod. Any of the VXIII will do you a great job.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 5:22 pm to Ron Cheramie
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3x9x40 is perfect. To be honest, if you “need” a 50 mm for low light conditions it’s probably before or after shooting hours. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. Hear shots all the time that are WAY after shooting hours
i used to use all 3X9X40, but as i have gotten older i find the 50mm is helpful for my old eyes. what i used to see and what i see now just aren't the same.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 6:00 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I buy those big arse scopes for everything 
5-30 Zwaro Z6 is probably one of my favorite hunting scopes. I mainly use it for the good glass and being able to check out deer with having to carry a spotting scope. Killed two hogs this weekend on 8 power.
5-30 Zwaro Z6 is probably one of my favorite hunting scopes. I mainly use it for the good glass and being able to check out deer with having to carry a spotting scope. Killed two hogs this weekend on 8 power.
Posted on 9/21/20 at 6:46 pm to Rize
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5-30 Zwaro
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:22 am to Coach Yo
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The Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 Riflescope is the newest innovation in riflescopes, this Trijicon AccuPoint features a Mil-Dot crosshair reticle with an illuminated center dot. This excellent Rifle Scope from Trijicon is illuminated through the use of fiber optics and tritium, providing a vivid aiming point without the need for failure-prone batteries. With advanced fiber-optic/tritium aiming-point illumination, the Trijicon AccuPoint w/ Mil-Dot Crosshair Reticle speeds target acquisition and extends available shooting hours. The dual-illumination fiber-optic system automatically adjusts aiming-point brightness to existing light conditions. This Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 Riflescope w/ Amber Dot provides hunters optimum aiming-point illumination and ideal reticle/target contrast. The result: lightning-fast precision aiming in any light without failure-prone batteries for maximum shooting success.
Call optics planet to get best price as reps hold discounts not available on internet's...
FYI I just took a nice red stag with mine a couple of weeks ago.
Game changer.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 11:54 am to ChatRabbit77
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If you want something super light, call around and see if anybody has the vortex razor hd lh 1.5-8x32. It's a discontinued model but it is great and light and has enough magnification.
Assuming you're talking about the LH line I have the 2x10 and it's an incredible scope for the money. They saved money and weight by not focusing on having turrets that track within a gnat's arse, focusing on the glass instead. It's the same as the rest of the Razor line.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 8:38 pm to Coach Yo
With a needmore, a tracking dog will be more important than a scope.
Just kidding, the 6.5 guys take a lot of grief on facebook hunting forums.
Just kidding, the 6.5 guys take a lot of grief on facebook hunting forums.
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