What scope - Burris Signature HD vs Leupold VX freedom vs Other?

Hi team. Looking for advice on optics.

Rifle - Tikka T3 Alpine 6.5mm Creedmoor (2nd hand)
Target - Deer
Distance - NI Bush primarily =short range - but need flexibility for bush edge longer shots, and who knows I might be able to wrangle the very occasional SI trips for deer/Tahr/Chamois so ideally some flexibility for longer range as I will only have one rifle and one scope (famous last words I know...). I haven't shot a rifle for a while (20+ years!) so I don't have max comfortable distance but I'm imaging a max maybe 3-400m in time.

I'm looking at:
1. Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40 Creedmoor Scope $749
2. Burris Droptine 4.5-14x42 mm $700
3. Burris Fullfield IV 3-12x42 Ballistic E3 Scope $699 or 2.5-10X42 for $499
4. Burris Signature HD 3-15x44 $999

I was originally thinking a 2-10 power but there aren't many options.

Of those I'm leaning toward the Burris Signature given the magnification range seems to offer the most flexibility as well as lowest mag at bottom end for in the bush, though my wife is aware I'm shopping and had an allergic reaction to spending $1K. I had a look through one and liked it but also didn't mind the Fullfield IV 2.5-10X42 at half the price.

Thoughts based on experience?

Thanks
Dave

If you can get the Burris HD for $900 grab it they are awesome scopes.
After a while of shooting the Creedmoor you will want to dialing for longer shots as it's a very capable caliber.
That scope is perfect for that caliber.
The others are ok but the HD model is better.

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I have a near mint Burris fulfield II 3-9x40 to sell that would do your NI bush plus longer shots very well. Nice clear optics, very reliable model, and good price. As a longterm northern bush shooter previously I can confirm you do not need expensive high end, high magnification scopes - at all. A 3-9x40 perfect. This scope is a gem - about $549 or so new now, but can have it for $250. PM me if interested

Imo the burris signature 3-15 is great for price etc, good glass, but heavy and bulky. They have a 2-10 HD that night suit your needs better!

Burris HD 3-15 would be my pick. There have been a few come up for sale $850-900 ish.

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Originally Posted by Just Another Dave

Hi team. Looking for advice on optics.

Rifle - Tikka T3 Alpine 6.5mm Creedmoor (2nd hand)
Target - Deer
Distance - NI Bush primarily =short range - but need flexibility for bush edge longer shots, and who knows I might be able to wrangle the very occasional SI trips for deer/Tahr/Chamois so ideally some flexibility for longer range as I will only have one rifle and one scope (famous last words I know...). I haven't shot a rifle for a while (20+ years!) so I don't have max comfortable distance but I'm imaging a max maybe 3-400m in time.

I'm looking at:
1. Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40 Creedmoor Scope $749
2. Burris Droptine 4.5-14x42 mm $700
3. Burris Fullfield IV 3-12x42 Ballistic E3 Scope $699 or 2.5-10X42 for $499
4. Burris Signature HD 3-15x44 $999

I was originally thinking a 2-10 power but there aren't many options.

Of those I'm leaning toward the Burris Signature given the magnification range seems to offer the most flexibility as well as lowest mag at bottom end for in the bush, though my wife is aware I'm shopping and had an allergic reaction to spending $1K. I had a look through one and liked it but also didn't mind the Fullfield IV 2.5-10X42 at half the price.

Thoughts based on experience?

Thanks
Dave

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I run a vx3hd on mine bro 3.5-10 i find is perfect and the cds and zero lock is great

I would have said that the Burris Signature will have much better glass and crisper click adjustments that a VX freedom any day.
They are quite a differant scope however from each other, the Burris will generally be a heavier scope with larger diameter lenses compaired to the Leupolds in the VX, VX1, VX2 ranges.
Z

I was surprised at how clear the vx freedom was, way better than the old vx1s

vxfreedom 3x9x40mm would be my pick all day long...absolutely hated a 4x12 leupold on bush rifle and yet are more than happy with fixed four power in same use...
and also if your 99% bush dont over look something smaller like a 1x5 or 2x7 the bottom end is just primo,and a deer at 300 is still well doable but a 50lb pig is plurry small on 4x lol

Guncity has the Burris HD 3-15 on sale for $999, definitely the one I would buy

Im runnng an Element Helix HDLR 2-16 X 50, and rate it highly, perfect mag range for NI conditions. There a bit above your price range, although I did see a couple for sale on here recently. The Buy, sell swap page on here is definately worth a look.

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....=Element+helix

Just my 2 penny's worth. I have both the Burris scopes you mention, one on a 6.5 cm and one on a 7mm rem mag. I did a tracking test on both and few others and they were both spot on, The HD signature wins out by about 3 minutes over the Fullfield for light gathering in the evening but it's a lot heavier as well ( It's got the illuminated reticle).

The Burris signature punches well above its price point. I personally compare them spec and quality wise to the VX5hd range in the Leupolds. I had a VX5 and the Signature at the same time and ended up selling the VX5, then foolishly let the Signature go to someone else which I've regretted.

Stretch your budget and get that VX3hd for sale in the buy n sell section ��

Burris HD all the way. Great field of view & optic quality for the $$

Had the signature hd 2-10. Perfect NI scope, sold to a mate on here and he loves it

ps, my bush rifle started with a 1-4x20 then got a burris 1.5-6x42 which I really liked then that got upgraded to a Burris Veracity 2-10x42 FFP scope which I'm really pleased with (Apart from the weight) and its a keeper. Great for searching though those dark shadows under the trees at sunruse or set.
FOV is 52 ft at 100 yds on 2x so bush ranges it's usable but still has the legs and clarity for a 500 mtr shot on a deer.
Z

Thanks guys that's good input. Muddy I'd definitely consider your fullfield and that's a great price. I'm fairly sold on the Burris signature HD based on the comments above and looking through one, but will try and view a fullfield before buying either way.

Ta
Dave

Micky duck has it right - low magnification more important than high in northern bush.

A breakdown from my experience - quite a few animals will be shot at under 25m, alot will be under 50m, most will be under 100m, almost all will be under 200m, and occasional shots out to 300m in big clearings or across gulleys etc. Low magnification 3x or 4x will be used alot more than higher, and 9x will easily handle deer at 300m. Very little use for higher 12-15x magnification. AO on scope not an asset either as alot of your shots may be very quick, at varied ranges, and you often have no time to adjust scope. My best bush rifle was fitted with a 3X scope - proved a beauty for our bush conditions.

Pretty good budget and i guess it comes down to if you want to dial or hold.

The burris options have pretty much got you covered and are real good scopes. Id also have a look at the zerotech vengeance 3-12x40 as its got locking exposed turrets at about $500. Also have a look at the Athlon Argos HMR 2-12x42, capped turrets but easily dialable for the longer shots.

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