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Looking at purchasing a new scope for a my 308, 2 options being a 3.5-10x40cds or a 4.5-14x40cds vx3, question to any one with the 4.5-14x40 model, is the 4.5 power still useable for bush hunting, have always used a 3-9x40 and like the 3 power for up close stuff which is why I am also looking at the 3.5-10x40 model, but still want to be able to wind it up for the occasional longer shot, also any suggestions on what retailers have the best prices for the above scopes, Cheers
I reckon the 4.5 is a just little too much for me ... Have both and use the 3.5 for bush ... 4.5 is now on REM Mag
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I've had both. 4.5-14 only lasted 6months before I got a 3-9 & 2-7. Good scopes but both smaller options suite me better.
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As Danny says, 2-7 or 3-9. Also, look at the 2.5-8 Leupold.
Ive had the 3.5 - 10 and currently use the 4.5 - 14 both in the vx3 cds. I prefer the 3.5 - 10 because the FOV with the 4.5-14 is not the best with the 40mm objective. You have to to have your eye in the perfect spot for no parralax issues. Both dialed accurately to the distance i was shooting to - 500yds max and returned zero. Great light weight scopes.
I vote the 3.5-10 Leupold. I have a 3.5-10X50 and its awesome, I consider 3.5x to be low enough for close up and 10x can definitely zoom far enough for long shots. If you want to purchase brand new, I think the cheapest way in NZ is through the place in Nelson.. Someone please help with the name :O_O:
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Thanks for the replys, going to go with the 3.5-10x40, had a look at the place suggested cant see any scopes there?, any one else got any suggestions where to get a good price?
Try Reloaders Supplies in Onehunga. Always good on Leupold prices; just ask for a quote. They can usually supply within a day if not in stock.Quote:
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Whoops not sure where I got Nelson from.. I was told to go through Taihape Sports and I got a pretty good price from them
I have the VX3 4.5-14x40 CDS.
Only time I found it too much was when I walked around a bush and had a sika hind 4 metres from me.
When I raised the scope, all I could see was brown! :P
She of course saw the movement and took off. I could and prob should have fired from the hip from the start, I was that close.
Scope was fine for the 15m shot on a sika stag the previous day.
I have the 4.5 on my 300wm.
The lack of fov is my only complaint with the scope.
I think you will be a happy man, I had used fixed 4x and 3-9 for years and went to the 4.5-14 thinking it wouldn't make much difference in the bush and extend my range.... you can get by with 4.5 in the bush but it is slow to get on target and as above sometimes its a scope full of brown/red and you dont know which bit you are looking at. less than 4 is the go in the bush, 3 is good 2 is great.Quote:
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Im stuck on a big red noise makeing quad bike for my hunting due to the only other option being the wheel chair which is no good ether ive got a vx3 4.5-14 that lives on the hunting gun i find 4.5 good but keep in mind point blank range for me would be 50m if i jump something on the track 100-300would be the normal shot
I make sure the scope is set to 4.5 before leaveing and if i addust i always go back after the shot
Does anyone want to sell their 4.5-14x40 cds? Thanks
If it helps, by way of comparison I own VXIII's in 1.5-5x (x2), 1.75-6x, 2.5-8x, 3.5-10x (x3 all with CDS) and 4.5-14x (both x40 and x50 versions one with CDS and one with M4 turrets).
In terms of some general comments (based on experience and personal preference):
- the 1.5-5x is a brilliant scope and my clear favourite. Always amazing how well you can shoot with a comparatively low powered scope (I have mine on a L46 Vixen 222 and a Kimber custom 375 H&H);
- the 1.75-6x was very disappointing. The factory duplex reticule was terrible (almost no space at all between the respective thicker bars - i.e. the 'inner cross' of the Duplex was tiny). Sent it back and got a wide duplex fitted but it is now a bit the other extreme (currently sitting on a shelf);
- the 2.5-8x is a very good scope. Duplex reticule does suffer slightly as per the 1.75-6x but still very good. If you are putting the scope on a smaller rifle (Model 7/Kimber etc) and a choosing between this and the 3.5-10x would definitely choose the 2.5-8x (I have mine on a Sako L461 222);
- the 3.5-10x is probably my second favourite in the range - very useful magnification range which is probably the best compromise in terms of reticule appearance, weight, size and is a good all round scope (I have mine on a Weatherby Mark V 30 Gibbs, a Tikka T3 6.5x284 and a Remington 700 6.5 Rem Mag custom);
- the 4.5-14x is marginal as an all round scope. Does suffer from a narrower field of view (or more correctly the actual field of view is probably ok but the size of the image in the scope is relatively small - does that make sense?). Not good at short range but excellent at getting the job done for medium to longish range applications (I have mine on a 22-250 and a 6.5WSM).
Hopefully that is useful.
If you are not going to dial and are not going to go to the 'next level again' in terms of cost I would still save up my pennies and buy a Swarvoski 3-9 over either the 3.5-10x or the 2.5-8x above...
If you are not going to dial and are not going to go to the 'next level again' in terms of cost I would still save up my pennies and buy a Swarvoski 3-9 over either the 3.5-10x or the 2.5-8x above...[/QUOTE]
+1, and also look at Kahles or Zeiss if u can spare that little extra cash.
For same money (or less) than the leupies I'd also make sure you consider 2.5 - 10x44 Vortex PST, or Nikon Monarch 2.5 -10 or 3-12, or 3 -12x Vortex or Weaver Superslam or Grandslam or Burris Signature Select is also a good 3-12x44 w ballistic reticle but no dial up. U can pick up these scopes 2nd hand in good nick if u are patient and save a couple of hundie.
Great reply, and +1 for the VX3 1.5-5x for a bush rifle, also a favourite here. Limits me to 300m on 5x, and with no turrets on mine a bit of hold-over required at that distance. If you think 300m or so might also cover your application at the top end then I think you'll like the 1.5x at the other end for fast acquisition in the bush. It's the 20mm objective that makes it shine and can be protected by the front ring, and won't snag up on vegetation.Quote:
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