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Higher end scope cant decide
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<blockquote data-quote="nksmfamjp" data-source="post: 2402955" data-attributes="member: 1951"><p>Can you tell me more about the models from each brand….for example Leupold makes scopes from $200-$3500.</p><p></p><p>So, it sounds like you want a reticle for holding windage and maybe elevation. Looks like maybe what I call a Christmas tree reticle.</p><p></p><p>These are available on FFP scopes and SFP scopes. That said, these reticles can be hard to use in a sfp scope as they only are true at exactly one magnification unless you are a fraction wizard….ie not simple. So, I'm guessing you would want an FFP scope??</p><p></p><p>Lets talk about magnification….what do you need on the low end. In a hunting optic, I want 4x or less..I guess 6x would be a limit.</p><p></p><p>On the top end, I want 15x or more. 20x would be better.</p><p></p><p>Well, optically, higher magnification is harder to make well. Larger 6-8x ranges are hard to make and be optically balanced. So, try to limit both to what you really need and you will generally be happier.</p><p></p><p>Turrets….well, the good thing about turrets is you can try them. Some people want loud clicks….good clicks are fine. Don't need super loud clicks. I prefer a locking turret in a hunting optic, or at least capped windage. A zero stop is nice.</p><p></p><p>$1200 buys a nice scope. I really haven't used any legit $1200 scopes yet. I have used the Burris XTRII 5-25x. It was a pretty good scope, but I really didn't like it optically. I have used the Vortex PST Gen2 3-15x and 5-25x. Those are both great to my eyes.</p><p></p><p>I have bought the Tract Toric 4-20x, but really don't have enough time to comment on glass. Turrets are really good. Locking feature is great. I love the No set screw approach! Zero stop looks easy to set.</p><p></p><p>Really need time to appreciate the glass and reticle in the field.</p><p></p><p>Great so far, but no rounds down range yet. That is important to me.</p><p></p><p>Wow! I like my Sightron SIII ED 45x45, but I hope the Toric is as good or better!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nksmfamjp, post: 2402955, member: 1951"] Can you tell me more about the models from each brand….for example Leupold makes scopes from $200-$3500. So, it sounds like you want a reticle for holding windage and maybe elevation. Looks like maybe what I call a Christmas tree reticle. These are available on FFP scopes and SFP scopes. That said, these reticles can be hard to use in a sfp scope as they only are true at exactly one magnification unless you are a fraction wizard….ie not simple. So, I’m guessing you would want an FFP scope?? Lets talk about magnification….what do you need on the low end. In a hunting optic, I want 4x or less..I guess 6x would be a limit. On the top end, I want 15x or more. 20x would be better. Well, optically, higher magnification is harder to make well. Larger 6-8x ranges are hard to make and be optically balanced. So, try to limit both to what you really need and you will generally be happier. Turrets….well, the good thing about turrets is you can try them. Some people want loud clicks….good clicks are fine. Don’t need super loud clicks. I prefer a locking turret in a hunting optic, or at least capped windage. A zero stop is nice. $1200 buys a nice scope. I really haven’t used any legit $1200 scopes yet. I have used the Burris XTRII 5-25x. It was a pretty good scope, but I really didn’t like it optically. I have used the Vortex PST Gen2 3-15x and 5-25x. Those are both great to my eyes. I have bought the Tract Toric 4-20x, but really don’t have enough time to comment on glass. Turrets are really good. Locking feature is great. I love the No set screw approach! Zero stop looks easy to set. Really need time to appreciate the glass and reticle in the field. Great so far, but no rounds down range yet. That is important to me. Wow! I like my Sightron SIII ED 45x45, but I hope the Toric is as good or better! [/QUOTE]
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