$2,000 to spend on scope…..

[Mike D Texas]

Have you checked with Cameraland NY and Scopelist.com?

Yes Sir. I've checked everywhere I know of and some that I've never heard of. I can find the non illuminated models, just not the illuminated ones.

 

[Starbuck]

Picked up a Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44. Pretty impressive at the price point. Glass has some distortion at the edges on 3x but is gone by 5x. Turrets are not as sharp and crisp as I'd like but not terrible.
Other than the distortion at the bottom of the magnification range the glass is very clear. Reticle is just the righ weight without being too heavy at the low and or too thick at the top end.

Still hoping to find a Leupold Mark 5 model 180725.

How usable is the reticle without being lit at low X?

 

[SteveHorn]

I need a scope for an upcoming 6.5 SAUM build. This gun is built with intentions of being a light, handy packing rifle. Rifle should finish somewhere in the 7#'ish range sans optics.

I have a budget of NO MORE than $2,000 to spend on a scope for this rifle.

Must haves are:

• FFP
• 18x or higher magnification
• MIL/MIL illuminated reticle
• Solid positive turrets, locking elevation would be a plus.
• 25oz or less preferred.

What is the best scope I can get for my stated budget with the options above? Again $2000 is my MAX budget.

VX-6HD 3-18x44. 21.6 oz. $1,800.00. Incredibly clear, not to big and plenty of magnification to safely take game to 600 yards. For a real treat, look at Holland Shooting Supply in Oregon. He has a special reticle with ranging properties!
NoMaggiesDrawers, Idaho

 

[Mike D Texas]

VX-6HD 3-18x44. 21.6 oz. $1,800.00. Incredibly clear, not to big and plenty of magnification to safely take game to 600 yards. For a real treat, look at Holland Shooting Supply in Oregon. He has a special reticle with ranging properties!
NoMaggiesDrawers, Idaho

I have VX6 scopes but they are 2nd focal plane and MOA. That's not what I'm looking for in this scope.

 

[Mike D Texas]

How usable is the reticle without being lit at low X?

It's pretty small at 3X but the heavy lines at the edges help.

 

[WildRose]

Yes Sir. I've checked everywhere I know of and some that I've never heard of. I can find the non illuminated models, just not the illuminated ones.

It would not be beyond me to call Leupold directly and tell them the trouble you're having.

Afterthought, have you been watching Ebay?

 

[Mike D Texas]

It would not be beyond me to call Leupold directly and tell them the trouble you're having.

Afterthought, have you been watching Ebay?

Yes. Just have to be careful of fakes on there.

 

[WildRose]

Yes. Just have to be careful of fakes on there.

True. I always get the serial number and verify it with Leupold. As yet, no problems and I've bought a dozen or so.

If you do get a fake Paypal will pull the money back even if they have to take it directly from their account so the buyer's protection is worthwhile.