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December 3, 2017, 10:25 PM | #1 |
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Too Many Scopes to Choose From
This scope shopping is killing me. Seems like several companies make a great scope. Considering the following:
Vortex Viper HS-T Nikon Monarch 3 Nikon ProStaff 5 Leupold VX2 , VX3 Bushnell Engage Looking for a hunting scope to pair with my X-Bolt 270. Whitetail hunting, fields, field edges, woods. Want to have a solid 400+ yard gun with more magnification than most people suggest (14+ top magnification). Also, I really love the idea of an open/exposed elevation turret. I can afford any of the scopes listed above, but I'm tight with money, so I'd like to have a very good reason to buy the expensive one. Any advice is helpful. Thanks |
December 4, 2017, 09:43 PM | #2 |
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Buy a leupold and never look back. i don't really understand 14 power on a hunting scope but you won't go wrong with a Leupold.
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December 5, 2017, 11:25 AM | #3 |
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Just pick one you think you like. You'll
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December 5, 2017, 11:54 AM | #4 |
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For years i’ve used Leupold 4.5-14 scopes on my 270. Never let me down. I don’t hunt at 14power, but neither do I need a spotting scope at my 100 yard range when I punch paper at 14 power. I also have a couple of Vortex Viper PST scopes, and one is on my 260. Good scope.
If I was going to buy a new scope for hunting, it would probably be another Leupold 4.5-14 with the Varmint Hunter reticle. Or maybe go with the CDS option. |
December 5, 2017, 12:25 PM | #5 |
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A scope for a .270 will be the same scope as any hunting rifle. 2.5-8x40 or 3-9x40 will do. Either is enough for varmints too. 14X is to much magnification.
Which brand doesn't make much difference. Bushnell's QC is reported as having gone down hill in the last few years though.
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December 5, 2017, 01:41 PM | #6 |
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I agree, but it's nice for punching paper at the range.
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December 5, 2017, 02:57 PM | #7 |
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I got rid of my 3x9 scopes, except for the one on my 22 rifle. I have one 2x7 on a 22 also. All others are now 4x16, 4.5x14, 6.5x20, or 6x24. It’s nice not needing a spotting scope. I have one, but don’t use it unless somebody comes over with a 3x9 and needs to know where the bullet went. These days I just don’t see any reason to limit myself to a 3x9. You might save a few ounces of weight, but if you aren’t at 10,000 feet, a few extra ounces aren’t going to kill ya.
I did fine for years with a fixed 4 power, and then a fixed 6 power, so I didn’t have to have more magnification. But the magnification doesn’t hurt to have. Comes in quite handy at times. |
December 8, 2017, 12:34 AM | #8 |
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At top yards you should be thinking BDC reticle or a scope that has repeatable adjustments. Out of that list, I would go with the best Leopold you can afford
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December 8, 2017, 12:11 PM | #9 |
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Finally Picked One
I ordered the Leupold VX-3i: 4.5-14x40mm (30mm Tube), side parallax, CDS.
Super excited! Thanks for all the help guys |
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