Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 in 7mm Magnum - Scope Recommendation Please

blincoln · July 23, 2016, 07:24 PM

Hello

I purchased a new Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 in 7mm Magnum last night as I look to venture into hunting.

I am looking for recommendations on cost-effective optics/scope... A Vortex Diamondback 4-12 was recommended buy the seller, but some reviews online suggest its eye relief is short for a higher-power round (more than .308).

What would you use? Again, not looking to drop a mortgage payment to buy (hoping to be sub $400 including mounting hardware).

jmr40 · July 23, 2016, 08:17 PM

In the $200 range this is my top pick.

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfi...ope-P7932.aspx

They have a reputation for toughness and the long range reticle will be a plus at no extra cost on this scope. You can spend a LOT more on a scope and not get that much more quality. I have and own some in the $400-$500 range, but wouldn't feel a bit handicapped with this.

Others that are close. Realistically a tie, except that to get the long range reticle you have to pay extra, the Burris is the same price.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-1-...pe-P51827.aspx
http://swfa.com/Redfield-3-9x40-Revo...pe-P44468.aspx

If you want to spend more money the Leupold VX-2 is my preferred scope. But in all honesty it isn't that much better. Mine have the long range reticle, the standard duplex is about $50 cheaper. It is worth it to me, but not everyone.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-2-...pe-P51800.aspx

The Vortex is good scope, about the same quality as any other $200 scope. But other features such as eye relief, weight, reticle design, etc. push me toward the 3 I recommended. It isn't a poor choice. Neither are Nikon, Bushnell or others. Most all of the $200 scopes are similar in quality. It comes down to preferred features.

The mounts I use, simple, easy to mount, strong, and inexpensive. Don't let the price fool you, these are very good mounts.

http://swfa.com/Talley-Lightweight-A...nt-P40729.aspx

Another good option. A little more expensive, but probably a little tougher.

http://swfa.com/DNZ-Game-Reaper-1-Sc...nt-P41650.aspx

FairWarning · July 24, 2016, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmr40

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfi...ope-P7932.aspx

They have a reputation for toughness and the long range reticle will be a plus at no extra cost on this scope. You can spend a LOT more on a scope and not get that much more quality. I have and own some in the $400-$500 range, but wouldn't feel a bit handicapped with this.

Others that are close. Realistically a tie, except that to get the long range reticle you have to pay extra, the Burris is the same price.

I will vouch for the Fullfield II. I have one on my Remington 700 Classic in 8mm Mauser. I probably would have spent a bit more if I had bought the gun without it (partially for prestige to be honest....), but I have no complaints whatsoever for deer hunting.

The guy I bought it for was a bigtime range enthusiast and said it performed quite well at long distance, far beyond any realistic deer hunting range...

Cowboy_mo · July 24, 2016, 07:37 PM

My choice would be:
http://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=Minox-ZV-3-3-9x40---PLEX-%2366005-minox&catalog[product_guids][0]=1257532
Minox zv-3 3-9x40 $199

Eye relief is 3.78 inches

I have 2 Minox scopes and a pair of their binoculars. These people make great optics and have a lifetime warranty.

My Weatherby Vanguard wears one of these. I would also suggest you 86 the factory bases and go with Talley 1 piece base and rings. It is a much solider mount than using weaver style rings with the bases provided by Weatherby. At least that was my experience. You can find the Talley ring/base on Amazon for about the same price as a pair of weaver style rings.

hooligan1 · July 24, 2016, 07:47 PM

I have a Vortex Diamondback in 4-12×40, 4" eye relief which is plenty unless you need the scope back too far, especially shooting prone.
I'd spend a little more and get the Viper series, 4-16×44, that will let you stretch the legs on that rifle with ease, that's what my 7mag wears and I have no problem acquiring targets beyond 300 yds with my eyesight.
Warranty is premium, customer service is premium, and product is up there with scopes that cost more than they do.

July 23, 2016, 07:24 PM	#1
blincoln Member Join Date: July 22, 2011 Posts: 60	Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 in 7mm Magnum - Scope Recommendation Please Hello I purchased a new Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 in 7mm Magnum last night as I look to venture into hunting. I am looking for recommendations on cost-effective optics/scope... A Vortex Diamondback 4-12 was recommended buy the seller, but some reviews online suggest its eye relief is short for a higher-power round (more than .308). What would you use? Again, not looking to drop a mortgage payment to buy (hoping to be sub $400 including mounting hardware). __________________ Beretta 92FS, Beretta PX4 Subcompact .40S/W, Colt LE6920, Remington 700 .222, Mossburg Maverick 88, EAA Windicator, Ruger SR22, Ruger 10/22, Weatherby Vanguard S2 7mm, Sig Sauer P238, Walther PK380, Savage Arms Stevens 555 20 Gauge

July 24, 2016, 07:37 PM	#4
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	My choice would be: http://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=Minox-ZV-3-3-9x40---PLEX-%2366005-minox&catalog[product_guids][0]=1257532 Minox zv-3 3-9x40 $199 Eye relief is 3.78 inches I have 2 Minox scopes and a pair of their binoculars. These people make great optics and have a lifetime warranty. My Weatherby Vanguard wears one of these. I would also suggest you 86 the factory bases and go with Talley 1 piece base and rings. It is a much solider mount than using weaver style rings with the bases provided by Weatherby. At least that was my experience. You can find the Talley ring/base on Amazon for about the same price as a pair of weaver style rings. Last edited by Cowboy_mo; July 24, 2016 at 07:43 PM.

July 24, 2016, 07:47 PM	#5
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,586	I have a Vortex Diamondback in 4-12×40, 4" eye relief which is plenty unless you need the scope back too far, especially shooting prone. I'd spend a little more and get the Viper series, 4-16×44, that will let you stretch the legs on that rifle with ease, that's what my 7mag wears and I have no problem acquiring targets beyond 300 yds with my eyesight. Warranty is premium, customer service is premium, and product is up there with scopes that cost more than they do. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

July 23, 2016, 08:17 PM	#2
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	In the $200 range this is my top pick. http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfi...ope-P7932.aspx They have a reputation for toughness and the long range reticle will be a plus at no extra cost on this scope. You can spend a LOT more on a scope and not get that much more quality. I have and own some in the $400-$500 range, but wouldn't feel a bit handicapped with this. Others that are close. Realistically a tie, except that to get the long range reticle you have to pay extra, the Burris is the same price. http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-1-...pe-P51827.aspx http://swfa.com/Redfield-3-9x40-Revo...pe-P44468.aspx If you want to spend more money the Leupold VX-2 is my preferred scope. But in all honesty it isn't that much better. Mine have the long range reticle, the standard duplex is about $50 cheaper. It is worth it to me, but not everyone. http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-2-...pe-P51800.aspx The Vortex is good scope, about the same quality as any other $200 scope. But other features such as eye relief, weight, reticle design, etc. push me toward the 3 I recommended. It isn't a poor choice. Neither are Nikon, Bushnell or others. Most all of the $200 scopes are similar in quality. It comes down to preferred features. The mounts I use, simple, easy to mount, strong, and inexpensive. Don't let the price fool you, these are very good mounts. http://swfa.com/Talley-Lightweight-A...nt-P40729.aspx Another good option. A little more expensive, but probably a little tougher. http://swfa.com/DNZ-Game-Reaper-1-Sc...nt-P41650.aspx