Hello, new member here. I have a Seekins Havak on the way in 6.5PRC. My next consideration is a good scope and wondering what direction to go? So far, my candidates are Lepold VX-6HD 3-18x50 Boone aand Crocket, Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15x50. Trying to stay below 2K.
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Does anyone have another idea I should look at or consider?
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Peddler 76
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Mine is a Leica ERi 2.5-10 X 42 30mm #4 reticle.
lancetkenyon
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Where, and how do you hunt?
If back east or down south, where shots are from 10 to 200 yards max, I would look at a 1-6 or 1-8.
If out west, across canyons where 600-1000 is commonplace, a good 3-15 or 4-20 will serve you well.
I personally don't think a 5-25 is very beneficial for anything bigger than prairie dogs over a 3-15 for big game hunting unless you are shooting a super mag at 1000+.
If back east or down south, where shots are from 10 to 200 yards max, I would look at a 1-6 or 1-8.
If out west, across canyons where 600-1000 is commonplace, a good 3-15 or 4-20 will serve you well.
I personally don't think a 5-25 is very beneficial for anything bigger than prairie dogs over a 3-15 for big game hunting unless you are shooting a super mag at 1000+.
Im in northern Maine and we have forestry clearcuts so a shot at anything from close timber to whatever Im capable of shooting ethically are all possible. I have yet to see what that will be with the new equipment. But some clearcuts up here are longer than I will be capable of.
RockyMtnUT
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Do the vx5 or 6. 3-18x. They are same glass.
FrogFire7
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I have the HD LHT 3 to 15, I have been very happy with it personally. I really like the reticle, and 15 power on the top end will get me out to at least a thousand yards for target practice. Glass, although subjective, is very good to my eyes
Varmint Hunter
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I have a 5x25 Swaro on my primary whitetail rifle. While you don't need 25x to shoot whitetails at any range it comes in very handy for two things:
1. Shooting tight groups at extended range while working up loads and figuring drops.
2. Sizing up a buck at distance, especially where antler restrictions are involved. I've seen nice-racked bucks that didn't have brow guards and wouldn't, therefore, make the 8 point regulation.
1. Shooting tight groups at extended range while working up loads and figuring drops.
2. Sizing up a buck at distance, especially where antler restrictions are involved. I've seen nice-racked bucks that didn't have brow guards and wouldn't, therefore, make the 8 point regulation.
My favorite hunting scope is the Leupold VX5 HD 3-15x44 or 56. Whichever you prefer. I have both and tend to lean towards the 56. I also have two VX6 HD, 3-18x50 and 3-18x44 and as said before they are the same glass as the VX5. For the money I prefer the 5 as I don't dial for wind. I had a SHV and a Z5 and sold them because I find the Leupold glass to be better to my eyes.
Look at the Tract optics web site you can then call them and talk to Jon Allen and tell him your needs. He can answer All your questions. I have mounted 4 for friends and grandson these are high quality optics!!
adk hunter
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Leupold vx-3hd 4.5-14x50 firedot twilight reticle for those dark woods. And if you win the Moose lottery you are all set to see against that dark hide.
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