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Another scope help thread - 50/52mm for ~$2k budget?
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<blockquote data-quote="ghott" data-source="post: 2080651" data-attributes="member: 114027"><p>To follow-up - I think I've just about 99.9% made up my mind on which scope I'm going to try for this hunting rig - and that is the Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50 (Illuminated).</p><p></p><p>The illuminated reticle, locking turrets, and generous eye box and eye relief are what really pushed me over the edge toward the VX-6HD. I also like the fact that it has the integrated electronic reticle leveling system, reports of really good low-light performance, pretty good durability, and that it comes with the aluminum flip covers.</p><p></p><p>Here's what ruled the others out (just for my particular application):</p><p>- Leupold VX-5HD 4-20x52 - larger tube size and older model compared to the VX-6HD</p><p>- Swarovski Z5 3-18x50 - no illuminated reticle choice (unless waiting for a used scope)</p><p>- Swarovski Z6 3-18x50 - no illuminated reticle choice (unless waiting for a used scope)</p><p>- Zeiss Conquest V4 3-18x50 (illuminated) - tighter eye box/eye relief, not as good of glass as the z6</p><p>- Zeiss Conquest V6 3-18x50 - no illuminated reticle, big turrets with no locking <em><strong>(honestly, if the z6 came with an illuminated reticle, I probably would have bought it instead of the vx6-hd)</strong></em></p><p>- Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x50 (Fiber) - not enough feedback given/found</p><p>- Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 F2 - Runner-up for my application - but, no locking turrets, tighter eye box/eye relief, price $$</p><p></p><p>All that said, I'm still a little hesitant due to some reports of Leupold's dialing...hoping I get a good scope that will dial decently and return to 0.</p><p></p><p>Appreciate all the help and feedback!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ghott, post: 2080651, member: 114027"] To follow-up - I think I've just about 99.9% made up my mind on which scope I'm going to try for this hunting rig - and that is the Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50 (Illuminated). The illuminated reticle, locking turrets, and generous eye box and eye relief are what really pushed me over the edge toward the VX-6HD. I also like the fact that it has the integrated electronic reticle leveling system, reports of really good low-light performance, pretty good durability, and that it comes with the aluminum flip covers. Here's what ruled the others out (just for my particular application): - Leupold VX-5HD 4-20x52 - larger tube size and older model compared to the VX-6HD - Swarovski Z5 3-18x50 - no illuminated reticle choice (unless waiting for a used scope) - Swarovski Z6 3-18x50 - no illuminated reticle choice (unless waiting for a used scope) - Zeiss Conquest V4 3-18x50 (illuminated) - tighter eye box/eye relief, not as good of glass as the z6 - Zeiss Conquest V6 3-18x50 - no illuminated reticle, big turrets with no locking [i][b](honestly, if the z6 came with an illuminated reticle, I probably would have bought it instead of the vx6-hd)[/b][/i][b][/b] - Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x50 (Fiber) - not enough feedback given/found - Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 F2 - Runner-up for my application - but, no locking turrets, tighter eye box/eye relief, price $$ All that said, I'm still a little hesitant due to some reports of Leupold's dialing...hoping I get a good scope that will dial decently and return to 0. Appreciate all the help and feedback! [/QUOTE]
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