Thread: Hunting scope advice please.....

If you are going to push the envelope with your hunting, you really do need something reliable. I don't think I would trust a low value 'scope doing this; still a cheap set up, but works and is reliable (my 243 & VX2).

Like a vx3 with cds! thats what im planing on putting on my win 243

Originally Posted by Neckshot

Like a vx3 with cds! thats what im planing on putting on my win 243

+3

Originally Posted by Tahr

If you are going to push the envelope with your hunting, you really do need something reliable. I don't think I would trust a low value 'scope doing this; still a cheap set up, but works and is reliable (my 243 & VX2).

How far away was that?

a foot by the look

Originally Posted by Happy

How far away was that?

280 yds

Originally Posted by Tahr

280 yds

Thanks thinking of building 243 this yr so starting research. Cheers

Not many people can out shoot there rifles, and most have a scope 1/4 the price of there rifle.
Try as many scopes as you can.
All the recomenations in hear are good, Find what suits your needs best.

Big thanks for all the feedback guys, as I want this present set up for the next couple/few years, I will give the present scope a last bash, but then seriously get my arse/wallet and finally head into gear, and get the scope my aspirations are hopefully headed....glad I joined this forum...

Now, onto the net and TM........

To have a quick look for a bargain VX2 or 3.......did I tell you I was a tight arse?

Originally Posted by Scouser

Now, onto the net and TM........

To have a quick look for a bargain VX2 or 3.....

Good idea. Reloaders sometimes have deals on new Loopys, or stock that hasn't moved for while and they bring it down a bit. 8 Years ago I picked up a VX3 1.5-5x20 German #4 for $495 that the late Ron Dent had brought in and couldn't shift. It was perfect for my R93 .416RM.

Have a look at Weavers too, good scopes.

For me the best scope at an affordable price is Meopta. This Czech brand plays in the same league as the other European brands but at a much lower price. I don't know if they are available in NZ. Get a decent scope, it's at least as important as the rifle. Leupold is extremely strong and reliable, but European scopes are better in low light.

Hales, a scope is most important part of a rifle unless your shooting open sights.
you could be the best hunter stalker in the land, But when you have your trophey of a life time get away because your scope is half assed.
nuff said really.

Kahles CT 3-9 or KX 3-9. Very lite and great glass.


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Originally Posted by 6MMBR

Hales, a scope is most important part of a rifle unless your shooting open sights.
you could be the best hunter stalker in the land, But when you have your trophey of a life time get away because your scope is half assed.
nuff said really.

What are you getting at? He never dissmissed the scopes importance and meopta make a very nice scope.

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