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Upgrading my hunting scope and looking for recommendations.
Posted on 12/16/24 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 12/16/24 at 10:17 pm
Shots won’t exceed 400 yds and weight isn’t an issue. Budget of $1500 or less. Will be going on a 6.5 Grendel AR Platform. Would appreciate any input the wise OB may have. 
This post was edited on 12/16/24 at 10:18 pm
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Posted on 12/16/24 at 10:21 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Posted on 12/16/24 at 11:08 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Vanquish
Will do everything you need with a 6,5 Grendel and you can buy ammo with the leftover funds!
Will do everything you need with a 6,5 Grendel and you can buy ammo with the leftover funds!
Posted on 12/16/24 at 11:13 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
I like the new Leto’s mark 4 with that budget. Fov is a little tight but Letos did a good job with this line
I’ve got one on my Fix
I’ve got one on my Fix
Posted on 12/16/24 at 11:39 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
meopta optika 6 4.5x27x50
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:08 am to Bayou_Tiger_225
Give Arken a look. They are 25% right now. I have the EPL-4 4x16x44 on mine. Very satisfied with it.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:12 am to lsufan1971
I have the 2-10x42 on my 6.8, excellent scope and will be buying the one you mentioned for my 308.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:24 am to Bayou_Tiger_225
It’s hard to go wrong with that budget honestly. The HD glass from japan is in just about every major brand in that price range and it’s top notch, then you’re just picking features. Decide if you care about FFP vs SFP as that’s the biggest fork in the road, then what you want in turrets/zero stop etc.
My latest purchase was a zeiss conquest v4 and it is very impressive as a low-frills hunting scope.
The maven RS 1.2 and nightforce SHV are other really good options in that price range.
My latest purchase was a zeiss conquest v4 and it is very impressive as a low-frills hunting scope.
The maven RS 1.2 and nightforce SHV are other really good options in that price range.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:35 am to Bayou_Tiger_225
I've been eying the Eotech Vudu for a while now. It pops up used for around $1500 every now and then. I plan on putting one of these on a 6.5 grendel once I get it. One of the guys at work has one and loves it. I've shot with it before and it's pretty nice. I still can't figure out what you're giving up by it being so short.
https://www.eotechinc.com/eotech-vudu-5-25x50-ffp
https://www.eotechinc.com/eotech-vudu-5-25x50-ffp
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:35 am to Bayou_Tiger_225
swarovski z5 - don't look back.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:58 am to Bayou_Tiger_225
The focal plane and reticle will probably help you pick the scope. I just went through this for by AR Grendel. I didn't want the complicated Christmas tree reticles and wanted to keep it simple. I ended up with the Vortex Viper HD with the BDC reticle. Super clean reticle and gets me hold points to 400.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 8:19 am to laduckkiller
Yep, decide on reticle first. More deer get away in low light due to reticles than the light gathering ability of the scope.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 8:28 am to 257WBY
I'd look at the Vortex Viper PST Gen II and Nightforce SHV. Or maybe an Athlon Cronus but I believe that's only available in FFP which can be a pain at lower magnification. Same issue with the Arken scopes FFP only to my knowledge.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 8:30 am to 257WBY
quote:Can you explain what you mean?
Yep, decide on reticle first. More deer get away in low light due to reticles than the light gathering ability of the scope.
This post was edited on 12/17/24 at 8:30 am
Posted on 12/17/24 at 8:32 am to White Bear
The deer can be seen in the scope, but reticles can become difficult to see as the light fades. A lighted reticle might be the best choice.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 8:36 am to White Bear
A fancy Christmas tree reticle is usually really busy and fine such that you can lose track of it in low light. A heavy duplex is going to have more contrast and be more visible in low light, but you have to consider the tactacool points you’re sacrificing.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 8:44 am to Bayou_Tiger_225
Trijicon accupoint 3-9 comes in way under your budget. Great reticle, good glass, excellent durability which is important on an AR. Semi autos can be tough on scopes.
Posted on 12/17/24 at 9:38 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Man y’all have given some really good options. I’m going to have to do my homework on these. I didn’t realize there were so many good scope options at that point.
One of the things that did intrigue me was the custom dial system on the Leupold. And ever since I was a kid I wanted a Swarovski. But now that I’m an adult I’m trying to really figure out if those top brands are really worth it or if you are paying that much just for the name
One of the things that did intrigue me was the custom dial system on the Leupold. And ever since I was a kid I wanted a Swarovski. But now that I’m an adult I’m trying to really figure out if those top brands are really worth it or if you are paying that much just for the name
Posted on 12/17/24 at 9:49 am to Bayou_Tiger_225
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Shots won’t exceed 400 yds and weight isn’t an issue. Budget of $1500 or less. Will be going on a 6.5 Grendel AR Platform.
You'd have to try really hard to buy a "bad" scope for $1k. As others have said I'd look at reticle choices, especially if you want something illuminated. I really like Trijicon's newish scopes but I don't care for the illuminated options, so while I love my non-illuminated Huron I'd look at another brand if I wanted that feature.
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