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Hey guys
Currently have a 3-9 x 40 Bushnell trophy on my tikka 223.
Since I' m going to the Nelson gong shooti have an excuse to get a new scope up to 12x have been happy with Bushnell products but would be willing to pwy a bit more for better glass but not up to ziess and s & b money.
Anyone have any ideas or suggestions, the leupold vx 1 4-12x40 has caught my eye. Having a rectile set up for a 223 is always a nice bonus
If you are on Stewart Island then maybe 2-12 something might be best that would give you a good low power for bush hunting, I have a 4-14 and 4x is a bit much in the bush
What price range are you thinking? Swaro would see you right...
On a hunting rifle why go bigger? Ive got 3-9s on three rifles,223 6.5x55 and 308 shoot with them,set on either 4 or 6x only use the higher mag for looking. Bigger scope, heavier more bits to get caught up on branches. Target work sure or if you are a long range alpine kind of guy but a bdc reticle does me out to 500 for the 308 and 223.
Check to see if Digit is getting in any more Lucid scopes. I've got one with 223 reticle, it's fab :thumbsup:
Have a rifle set up for on the island, this is for open tops in North Canterbury and targets. Also need a new scope as the "missus" 10/22 only hs a 4x32 on it and i'm putting the 3-9 onto that and its an excuse to get something new!
What price range though dude as it makes it a lot easier to make suggestions
Go big. 6-24 or more. There's a recent thread on f-class target scope. Look in there. It basicly says 6-24 or more. Sightron at 15-1600 bucks.
Not got that much loose change sadly! And I dont see the point in going much over 12x as you almost need to be bench shooting and not practial for hunting off the top of my day packQuote:
Originally Posted by bully
Hoping to spend 2/3 the price of the rifle, which was 1400 so around the 700-900 mark, Happy to pay less though but dont want something that sacrifices glass quality. I want that last 30mins before dark!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
If you want last light you are going to have to put at least a 2 in front of your intended budget. Maybe even a 3.
Have a look at Leupold AR Mod 1 with TMR or Mildot reticle and P5 mils turrets. Top turret is factory calibrated for .223 as well as mils. Also available in illuminated model. I have one with mildots and it has great glass and most other features of VX2's. it is 3-9 and not heavy. 40mm objective lens. Retails less than $800 from memory, with lifetime warranty.
And that is the truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Proudkiwi
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"Factory calibrated turrets" are a wee bit of a sales gimmick.
You would in my opinion be better off with a MOA turret and ballistic software on a smart phone which will work for any load as long as you know the proper velocity and BC OR get your load sorted and then get@Upland Stalker;? to make you a turret label for that particular load marked in 25 yard increments
Yep; and I wish I could afford that last 10 minutes worth too!
The 223 calibration is very good, based on standard military 223 load. However I also use it with my 308, simply by adjusting the scope to a different zero-in range. The trajectory curves of the 223, 308, 7-08, 30-06 are very similar, almost parallel actually between 200 and 700 yards / metres if you just adjust your zeroing in range to get a ballistic curve match. There are also mils marked clearly on the turret so you can use your phone or a cheat sheet with the mils if you wish. Pretty simple and convenient actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
4.5x14 leupy vx3 , either with or without the side focus depending on budget, [with if you possibly can].
fine crosshair reticle and when you can afford it send it to leupold and get them to put M1 turrets on it
I've had two like this, sold them on for other scopes but both did the job very well.
I am leaning towards the leupold vx1 at the moment
The VX-3 in 3.5-10x 40 with cds turret would suit your application and any other rifle you upgraded to.
Buying once is actually cheaper than getting upgrades later on
VX-6 2-12x42 CDS-ZL
given your budget ($1k) suggest you look around for a good 2nd hand scope in 3-12x40 or 2.5 -10x40 or 2-12x42 ($ here probably over $1k) or similar. Some brands/models to think about Burris Select 3 -12x44 w ballistic reticle (older model now but good glass), Vortex Viper PST 2.5 -10x44 (illum retcile in MOA or milrad), Nikon Monarch 3-12x42 or 2.5-10x42, Weaver 2.5-10x50 (some have illum reticle), VX3 3.5-10x42 w CDS or Zeiss HD5 2 -10x42. There's some one selling a 2.5-16x42 Bushnell 6500 on tardMe at moment for $800 - its a bit dinged up but might be worth a look.
Have you had a look at the Sightron range? Not sure if it would be in your budget, but mine is rather nice has better glass than my Swaro:oh noes: as well as better eye relief :thumbsup:
Anyway off topic here but how do you get on with getting ammo and kit out to the island, with NZ post not playing ball?:omg:
Zeiss all day get a good secondhand conquest for your price range
And then wind em down instead of up:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Woody
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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
That is exactly my thought. You can t go wrong with that 3.5x10x40 CDS and you can even find some second hand. You have option of getting a custom engraved turret for your particular load or conditions. I personally stay away from Zeiss , their top end scope are good but way above your budget, and the lower price range, although good glass , is mechanically not always that reliable.
Simple answer, u dont! Have to stock up when you go to townQuote:
Originally Posted by Sideshow
Cheers for all the input guys, given me lots to chew over.
Seems there are as many opinions of scopes as there are calibres!
Bugger guess that's the price you pay for living on such an awesome island:(Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
for under $1000, at the moment you cannot go past hunting and fishing..... the new vx3i in 4.5-14x40 bloody good for the price and come with a factory fitted CDS dial.
Yep I've got one of these a on a rem 700 .243. Cant fault it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
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