Thread: New scope options

Check out the Burris HD I've just brought a 3-15 for my Howa mini for $800 brand new and they are miles ahead of the vx3.
I would never own a 3-14.5 because of the eye relief

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Originally Posted by 25/08IMP

Check out the Burris HD I've just brought a 3-15 for my Howa mini for $800 brand new and they are miles ahead of the vx3.
I would never own a 3-14.5 because of the eye relief

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I had a look at them and was really surprised in person how bloody huge the ocular lense end of the scope is. They are very nice scopes for the money but in my mind would require mountain higher than other options to ensure bolt handle clearance

Originally Posted by 25/08IMP

Check out the Burris HD I've just brought a 3-15 for my Howa mini for $800 brand new and they are miles ahead of the vx3.
I would never own a 3-14.5 because of the eye relief

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I see it has 80 moa of elevation adjustment too, pretty good for a 1 inch tube, 3-15 is a handy mag range too.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I had a look at them and was really surprised in person how bloody huge the ocular lense end of the scope is. They are very nice scopes for the money but in my mind would require mountain higher than other options to ensure bolt handle clearance

A bit bigger than i would like put for the price and with there warranty you can't go far wrong.
In the ideal world i would love another Z8

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I had a look at them and was really surprised in person how bloody huge the ocular lense end of the scope is. They are very nice scopes for the money but in my mind would require mountain higher than other options to ensure bolt handle clearance

Unfortunately the larger eye piece is what gives many more "modern" scopes the better FOV vs older designs like the VX3.
Also helps with the more forgiving eye box.

Not a problem if you have a less than 90° bolt or have a cheek riser but definitely can be an issue.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Too add, I’ve actually had a bit of experience recently also with a 4-12x40 vx freedom and I actually found it a lot more comfortable to use than it’s much more expensive sibling the vx3i

Yup, I "upgraded" from a VX1 3-9x40. Regretting that now. The VX1 was a bloody good scope for the price!

Will have the new meopta meosport here soon within this price range.

Originally Posted by 55six

Will have the new meopta meosport here soon within this price range.

Look good. Mil or MOA?

Actually the vx31 is easy to use and better than the vx5hd for quick tRget acquisition.
No different in me finding the target on swao z3 z5 and z6
But you need to set them up just right
My 10 cents worth

I'm currently looking into Tract toric 2-10x42 model with bdc for bush/ allrounder scope. Nice large fov at lowest mag and bdc reticle for quick med range shots. On top of that it comes with a capped moa zero lock turret for lugging through bush and more precise longer shots when dialling is needed and still waterproof without the cap. According to reviews quite good glass and lifetime warranty. Only slight negative is it's bit heavier than some out there but ticks alot of boxes. Wished they were available in stores to check out before forking out cash!!

Originally Posted by 55six

Will have the new meopta meosport here soon within this price range.

I have looked at the meosport and Optica 6's and was very impressed.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

I have looked at the meosport and Optica 6's and was very impressed.

Not the greatest reviews by buyers on 24 hour campfire but the Americans are pretty hard on anything not made in the USA.

Originally Posted by Hornady ELDX

Actually the vx31 is easy to use and better than the vx5hd for quick tRget acquisition.
No different in me finding the target on swao z3 z5 and z6
But you need to set them up just right
My 10 cents worth

Careful adjustment fore and back, checking several shooting positions and powers.
A small cheek riser glued onto the butt.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Too add, I’ve actually had a bit of experience recently also with a 4-12x40 vx freedom and I actually found it a lot more comfortable to use than it’s much more expensive sibling the vx3i

the 4-12x40 Mark 3HD is mil/tmr/5.5mil ZS on vx freedom chassis.
way nicer eyebox vs the vx3

Originally Posted by Steven1

I'm currently looking into Tract toric 2-10x42 model with bdc for bush/ allrounder scope. Nice large fov at lowest mag and bdc reticle for quick med range shots. On top of that it comes with a capped moa zero lock turret for lugging through bush and more precise longer shots when dialling is needed and still waterproof without the cap. According to reviews quite good glass and lifetime warranty. Only slight negative is it's bit heavier than some out there but ticks alot of boxes. Wished they were available in stores to check out before forking out cash!!

Before you order let me know. Maybe we can share shipping. Quite keen on one