Weaver Classic V-Series 1-3

chewie146 · October 12, 2011, 08:33 PM

They have this scope on sale at Midway. Are they pretty good? I'm not looking for world-class glass. It will be hung on a handi-rifle. I just want it to be dependable. It will be used for thick timber elk hunting this fall.

fatwhiteboy · October 12, 2011, 08:52 PM

Haven't used that model. I have a Weaver K4(Fixed Power 4X) on my .308 that is excellent.

huntinaz · October 13, 2011, 01:04 AM

I have a V3 on my 45-70 and I like it. I haven't had it long but It's held up to the 45-70 recoil so far. I love the OLD Weaver scopes, this is my first new model and like I said, I like it. For the same price though I think you may consider a 2-7x. But maybe not. My 45-70's major role will be a short range elk gun. I love getting there with the elk in the thick stuff!

huntinaz · October 13, 2011, 01:08 AM

I stand corrected; Midway just jacked up their prices. The V3 2 days ago was the same price as the V7, which was ~$150. Now they want $175. I know this 'cause I was gonna buy one. Instead I traded for a V7, it's in the mail. I'd shop around before Midway maybe.

Art Eatman · October 13, 2011, 08:49 AM

I tried one; worked fine. I was able to get just under one MOA groups with it. Fine for deer hunting, but I swapped for a scope more suited for small critters at longer distances.

chewie146 · October 13, 2011, 11:13 AM

That's exactly what it will go on, huntinaz. I have a handi in .45-70. Thanks for the input. Mentioning the caliber would have helped, i suppose.

SSA · October 13, 2011, 12:09 PM

The Nitrex TR1 1.5-5X32 is a discontinued, higher level Weaver that costs less than the V-3. Natchezss has them.

tahoe2 · October 20, 2011, 10:33 PM

I love weaver scopes new and old. I have a 4.75 fixed Grand Slam on my .300 Savage and had a K6 fixed on a Savage 110 in .270 winchester years ago, love them both !! I could cover a full magazine with a quarter @ 100 yds with that 270 ! Nice scope. I will put a K6 on my 7x57 mauser when I'm done rebuilding it!

GeauxTide · October 21, 2011, 12:32 PM

I've replaced scopes on seven rifles with Weavers. Excellent quality for the price.

October 12, 2011, 08:33 PM	#1
chewie146 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 853	Weaver Classic V-Series 1-3 They have this scope on sale at Midway. Are they pretty good? I'm not looking for world-class glass. It will be hung on a handi-rifle. I just want it to be dependable. It will be used for thick timber elk hunting this fall.

October 12, 2011, 08:52 PM	#2
fatwhiteboy Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 317	Haven't used that model. I have a Weaver K4(Fixed Power 4X) on my .308 that is excellent. __________________ Fat White So Cal

October 13, 2011, 01:04 AM	#3
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 1,332	I have a V3 on my 45-70 and I like it. I haven't had it long but It's held up to the 45-70 recoil so far. I love the OLD Weaver scopes, this is my first new model and like I said, I like it. For the same price though I think you may consider a 2-7x. But maybe not. My 45-70's major role will be a short range elk gun. I love getting there with the elk in the thick stuff! __________________ "When there’s lead in the air, there’s hope in the heart”- Hunter’s Proverb "Feed me, or feed me to something. I just want to be part of the food chain." -Al Bundy

October 13, 2011, 01:08 AM	#4
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 1,332	I stand corrected; Midway just jacked up their prices. The V3 2 days ago was the same price as the V7, which was ~$150. Now they want $175. I know this 'cause I was gonna buy one. Instead I traded for a V7, it's in the mail. I'd shop around before Midway maybe. __________________ "When there’s lead in the air, there’s hope in the heart”- Hunter’s Proverb "Feed me, or feed me to something. I just want to be part of the food chain." -Al Bundy

October 13, 2011, 08:49 AM	#5
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	I tried one; worked fine. I was able to get just under one MOA groups with it. Fine for deer hunting, but I swapped for a scope more suited for small critters at longer distances.

October 13, 2011, 11:13 AM	#6
chewie146 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 853	That's exactly what it will go on, huntinaz. I have a handi in .45-70. Thanks for the input. Mentioning the caliber would have helped, i suppose.

October 13, 2011, 12:09 PM	#7
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	The Nitrex TR1 1.5-5X32 is a discontinued, higher level Weaver that costs less than the V-3. Natchezss has them.

October 20, 2011, 10:33 PM	#8
tahoe2 Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Seattle area Posts: 661	I love weaver scopes new and old. I have a 4.75 fixed Grand Slam on my .300 Savage and had a K6 fixed on a Savage 110 in .270 winchester years ago, love them both !! I could cover a full magazine with a quarter @ 100 yds with that 270 ! Nice scope. I will put a K6 on my 7x57 mauser when I'm done rebuilding it!

October 21, 2011, 12:32 PM	#9
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I've replaced scopes on seven rifles with Weavers. Excellent quality for the price.