I'm looking for a scope for my '06.It is my all around rifle and I'll carry it 95% of the time.My choices are the 1.5-6 x42 30mm Kahles or S&B or the 3-12 x56 Kahles or the 2.5-10 x56 S&B.I'm looking for the best optics and light gathering ability.I'll use it from thick timber to open fields.I'm kinda leaning toward one of the 56 mm scopes to give me maximum light at dark30,(a nice buck appeared at last shooting light this past season (411yds) but I didn't have enough scope to make the shot confidently,so I passed it up)My 50+ yr.old eyes aren't as sharp as they once were,so I'd like to have all the advantage I can get.I'm not concerened with weight and price really isn't an issue.Any input would be appreciated,and please NO Leupolds. thanks
If the check book will allow it I would go with the S&B , its by far the clearest and brightest scope I have ever looked through.
But generaly speeking out of the Swaro's , Kahles , S&B , IOR , all will let you see right up till last LEGAL shooting time.
I can easely hunt all night with a clear ski and half moon with my Swaro.
That buck I couldn't shoot was in the mts. of WVa.Still 10 min legal time left but down in the hollow I couldn't pull him out.I kinda like the looks of the Kahles 2.5-10 x 50.What do you think about it?
Light gathering has importance, but just as important in my opion (for the type of shot that you described)is resolution. Choosing between the scopes that you listed S&B is much higher on the food chain.I will secound the recomendation of Nightforce as has allready been recomended.
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range it,check the wind, dial in correction, aim and only one shot
I've never had a chance to look at NXS.I prefer the European fast focus system.It seems to work better for my eyes.Does NXS have the same type fast focus?
Linear Mode
