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Good value LR hunting scope under $1,300?
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<blockquote data-quote="lambeau" data-source="post: 1427286" data-attributes="member: 68017"><p>Trying to decide on a new scope for my Christensen Arms Mesa in 7mm Rem Mag. Typically hunting in north Idaho where shots can range anywhere from under 100 yards in the timber for elk out to 1,000+ yards on open ridges on mulies, so mid-range magnification (3-15x & 4-16x) appear to be the sweet spot. I do have buddies who think I should opt for a 5-25x but I'm concerned about 5x being too much for hunting in the timber.</p><p>Other preferences include: 2FP(most likely), MOA (although not opposed to MIL) adjustments, well-defined reticle for range estimation, ample eye relief (3.75"-4.0") and not overly heavy.</p><p>Here's what I've come up with so far:</p><p> Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 $1,250 *1FP, though</p><p> Vortex Viper PST II 3-15x44 $900</p><p> Vortex Viper HST 4-16x44 $570</p><p> SWFA SS 3-15x42 $450 *back ordered 'till May</p><p> Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16x44 $1,000</p><p> Burris XTR-II 3-15x50 $892</p><p> Burris XTR-II 4-20x50 $977</p><p>From what I can tell all of the above seem to be solid options. Would welcome any comments from those with hands on experience with any of the above. Main concerns are solid tracking and quality of glass. Did not include Leupold - even though I own several Vari-Xs - simply because I did not care for their reticle designs.</p><p>Thanks in advance for any input you can provide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lambeau, post: 1427286, member: 68017"] Trying to decide on a new scope for my Christensen Arms Mesa in 7mm Rem Mag. Typically hunting in north Idaho where shots can range anywhere from under 100 yards in the timber for elk out to 1,000+ yards on open ridges on mulies, so mid-range magnification (3-15x & 4-16x) appear to be the sweet spot. I do have buddies who think I should opt for a 5-25x but I'm concerned about 5x being too much for hunting in the timber. Other preferences include: 2FP(most likely), MOA (although not opposed to MIL) adjustments, well-defined reticle for range estimation, ample eye relief (3.75"-4.0") and not overly heavy. Here's what I've come up with so far: Nightforce SHV 4-14x50 $1,250 *1FP, though Vortex Viper PST II 3-15x44 $900 Vortex Viper HST 4-16x44 $570 SWFA SS 3-15x42 $450 *back ordered 'till May Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16x44 $1,000 Burris XTR-II 3-15x50 $892 Burris XTR-II 4-20x50 $977 From what I can tell all of the above seem to be solid options. Would welcome any comments from those with hands on experience with any of the above. Main concerns are solid tracking and quality of glass. Did not include Leupold - even though I own several Vari-Xs - simply because I did not care for their reticle designs. Thanks in advance for any input you can provide. [/QUOTE]
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