Thread: The right scope

Originally Posted by -BW-

3-9x will be more than suitable versatility for ranges out to 250m. It will also provide a plethora of options in terms of brands, models and price points. You don't mention your budget but you should have no problem finding both budget friendly or expensive higher end options in the 3-9x range.
I quite like my 3-9x VXI Leupold which cost me $250 used.

I would agree with that and you don't need fancy dials or reticles at this point. I had a VX-1 and sold it to buy something flasher. Big regret! VX-Freedom have replaced VX-1 scopes.

Originally Posted by MB

I would agree with that and you don't need fancy dials or reticles at this point. I had a VX-1 and sold it to buy something flasher. Big regret! VX-Freedom have replaced VX-1 scopes.

agree with everything said - 3x is a great power for bush work - my .222 and .308 very seldom ever move of that setting even though one scope goes to 12 and the other 7 - now you say newbie so I will take it that you have not looked thru many scopes - big difference in glass reflected in prices - sitting on my front porch just on dark at my old house I compared my Leupold VX2 on 7 power with my new Kahles on 7 power - used a fence about 70-80 metres away as a reference - with the leupold just on dark I could see the wires clearly - but with the Kahles I could see the batten staples - the leupold I would rate 5-6 from 10 optically the Kahles 9 from 10 - but price Kahles over twice the price - moral here get the best you can even if you get a secondhand one from of the forum - if you buy second hand learn how to re centre scope before you zero it - try and get a 30mm tube if you can - and an easily adjustable eyepiece - the only leupold with that is the top of the line expensive VX5- just makes adjusting to your eyes much easier - my big complaint with the lower end leupolds - but I have used leupold for 50 years and no problems - someone on here will say a VX2 is adjustable pooh try it - useless compared to a Kahles they are as easy as binoculars - good brands Kahles Leica Swarovski top end - but GPO nice Vixen Bushnell Nikon Meopta - what would I buy if budget no issue Schmidt and Bender have fun and good hunting