Hunting optic under 1k

[68w]

Looking for a hunting optic under 1k, options that look appealing in no specific order: vortex razor HD lh, lecia er 5, Steiner gs3. Looking for low light/moonlight capable so larger objective probably better. Anyone own any of these or something else I am overlooking. Also looking for 3-15 power or similar. Thanks in advance

 

[rcoody]

https://www.leupold.com/hunting-sho...scopes/vx-3i-4-5-14x50mm-30mm-side-focus-cds/

 

[Deleted member 48126]

https://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/nikon-products/scopes/prostaff/index.page

 

[adrexco]

Veracity

 

[68w]

How do the Nikon/Leo/Burris compare optical quality wise with the lecia/vortex/Steiner.... From what I've read the glass isn't as good, but real life experiences my be more telling than reviews

 

[rcoody]

How do the Nikon/Leo/Burris compare optical quality wise with the lecia/vortex/Steiner.... From what I've read the glass isn't as good, but real life experiences my be more telling than reviews

Opinions vary. Pick the one you like.

Personally I like.luepold. I think they are as good as any and better than many.

They are lighter weight, you can get them without the exposed.target turrets and a CDS dial

 

[FEENIX]

Veracity

+1! I have the the 4-20x50 FFP on my .270 AI and I am very pleased with it ... it's a lot of scope for the money (paid $629.99 for it a couple of years ago). Optics clarity for these old eyes are awesome and tracking/repeatability is spot on.

Here's an excellent scope too >>> http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f40/wts-swfa-5-20-ffp-mil-mil-176769/

I have one just like it on my .300 WSM and it's absolutely awesome!

Cheers!

Ed

 

[mobenzowner]

I have a Leupold vx 6 that I love. The glass is up there with the vortex HD Gen II in my opinion. It is lightweight and very crisp, clear. One thing I haven't done yet , which is important, is run a box test on it. If it fails that it will change my opinion, but for a hunting scope assuming it passes a box test, I like it better than my Vortex's, and my Nightforces, because it is comparatively light and small compared to those behemoths.

Also saw where you could get one of the 3-18x44 for $999. The Tmoa reticle which I prefer however is about $125 more.

 

[rcoody]

I have a Leupold vx 6 that I love. The glass is up there with the vortex HD Gen II in my opinion. It is lightweight and very crisp, clear. One thing I haven't done yet , which is important, is run a box test on it. If it fails that it will change my opinion, but for a hunting scope assuming it passes a box test, I like it better than my Vortex's, and my Nightforces, because it is comparatively light and small compared to those behemoths.

Also saw where you could get one of the 3-18x44 for $999. The Tmoa reticle which I prefer however is about $125 more.

Yep I have 3 vx-6. About to buy a vx-3i

Vortex I looked at weighed over 20 Oz the luepold is 13 Oz

 

[68w]

Good info, I have seen a lot of comparisons to the vx6 in reviews. It seems that it is the scope to beat in the 1k range. The v3i with illum and all the features is just under 1k. I have to guess a vx6 well equipped would be significantly higher

 

[Rick Richard]

VX6 with TMOA reticle. Perfect.