Leupold or ???

[MSURunner]

Looking to try to shed some ounces on the hunting rifle this year and am considering making a change to a Leupold scope. My only real hang up is coming from a price/feature prospective. I've run quite a few Athlon optics and some Vortex. The cost of the Vortex in relation to the Athlon is not very attractive IMHO, and I don't think there's enough weight savings in their lineup to justify going with Vortex (but I'm not totally opposed to the idea). I am leaning towards one of the Leupolds with the CDS and figured I'd throw it out there for recommendations. I typically like to zero my hunting rifle at 300 and then dial if going further out. Scope will be going on a 6.5x284 M77 and shots should be under 600. Magnification range would like to be in the 4.5-18 range, but wouldn't say no to having 20-24 on the upper end. Thanks in advance.

 

[wasskeet]

For light weight, the Swarovski will be hard to beat if you can find a deal on one. With the BRH reticle, you may not need to dial within 600 yds.

 

[morgaj1]

I would take a look at the Zeiss V4 demo's from Red Hawk Rifles. I have 3 and all have excellent glass, reliable tracking and RTZ.

 

[Rick Richard]

I opted for a Zeiss V6 3-18 X 50 for the same reason you have stated. You may want to look at these.

 

[howco]

I would definitely agree with the zeiss and Swarovski recommendations. You want to dial, so me personally im not worried about ounces to get a 30mm reliable scope for repeat tracking. As stated, its hard to beat those zeiss from redhawk. The zero stop and turret has impressed me and I run all nightforce currently .

 

[JLB-MT]

I have a Zeiss v6 and a Leupold vx6. Thus far, I am very satisfied with them. They, to me, are superior to my PST gen 2 scopes. For me Zeiss>Leupold>Athlon>Vortex

 

[Ken61]

Not mine but freind has this for sale:

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[Hugnot]

I have a Leupold 4.5-14X40 30mm VX3i with CDS & wind plex reticle - light, short, compact, mounts low, great optics when dim light, I use it on a variety of M77 MKII & Hawkeye rifles with Leupold, Ruger type, medium & high 30mm, extension front, ring pairs. The CDS feature provides a zero stop. Makes for a great coyote rig on my .22-.250, 75 ELDM and I have extra dials for 150 7mm ELDX & 6.5 123 ELDM loads.

 

[tag2501]

i like the Trijicon Credo and tenmile scopes. light weight and wont break the bank. higher price range the nightforce nx8

 

[BrentM]

Have a vx5 and vx6. 3-15 and 3-18. Absolutely love these scopes and super happy with the performance all around.

 

[Murph1951]

I love Vortex scopes...Well that is all I am going to say about it. Sightron Big Sky is a close second.

 

[Hunter609]

I would take a look at the Zeiss V4 demo's from Red Hawk Rifles. I have 3 and all have excellent glass, reliable tracking and RTZ.

I agree the v4 from red hawk is a great deal on a awesome scope.