New Glass

[drtony]

I have a semi custom 300 weatherby that is getting put together by a gunsmith right now. When I get it back, I would like to upgrade my glass. I was wondering if you all would recommend a Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 or a Vortex razor HD gen II 4.5-27x56. As far as I can tell, the Mark 5 has more elevation/windage adjustment and is a full pound lighter. I chose these two for FFP (which I prefer, even in a hunting scope). Open to other suggestions.

What would you recommend I get? This rifle will be my hunting companion for the rest of my life! When I go elk hunting, moose (dream hunt), antelope, big horn (if I am blessed enough to one day) I will be carrying this weatherby!

 

[bkillion28]

Out of your choices and could get over the weight the razor for sure, built like a tank great scope best costumer service (I hear, haven't had to use it) I don't have one but have have 2 gen 2 pst's, have played with the razor in stores and a few friends have them, but I think I would look at a Vortex AMG for a hunting scope, Bushnell is a good choice I like mine, and if you can get past not having a life time warranty (i haven't been able to so far but I'm coming around) NF is a great option i hear, I've played with them in store and would love to have an ATACR but I know my luck I would be the 0.001% that mess up and have to be sent in.

 

[elk creek]

I vote for the Leupold. Classier scope than the Vortex in my opinion. Would top off your Weatherby nicely.

 

[Hand Skills]

I would take the Mark 5 over the razor, but I haven't owned either.

Even the Mark 5 is a HUGE scope for a hunting rifle. Personally I'm looking to a march 3-24x52.

 

[sp6x6]

The mark 5 is a nice scope,very clear,nice turrets,and not that heavy for size.Rev indicator and great zero stop.The March mentioned is nice for packing but big jump in price.

 

[Sykes]

Mark 5 would be great other than the outrageous price for 35mm rings, If you hurry eurooptic has some demos for $1600

 

[Deleted member 103481]

Mk 5hd or AMG

 

[dfanonymous]

Side by side the razor and the mk5 have the similar glass, enough so that I can't tell anything significant apart but the turrets on the razor I think are better. Kind of curious why these two in that price range though?

 

[drtony]

The rifle is 9lbs with no scope. Does that exclude the razor? Make it a 12lb set up

The AMG is intriguing! Any low light or clarity comparison to Leupold hd glass?

 

[terry 338rum]

if a nightforce works well with your budget you will be set for life----good luck

 

[Richard Crain]

Just rebuilt my wby mark 5. 24.5 hart 1-10 barrel, Mcmillan stock ,limb saver, nightforce 5–25 56. 10lb gun gun but love it. Oh yes custom brake

 

[Rich Coyle]

Congrats, man.

 

[jshepherd61]

I have a semi custom 300 weatherby that is getting put together by a gunsmith right now. When I get it back, I would like to upgrade my glass. I was wondering if you all would recommend a Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 or a Vortex razor HD gen II 4.5-27x56. As far as I can tell, the Mark 5 has more elevation/windage adjustment and is a full pound lighter. I chose these two for FFP (which I prefer, even in a hunting scope). Open to other suggestions.

What would you recommend I get? This rifle will be my hunting companion for the rest of my life! When I go elk hunting, moose (dream hunt), antelope, big horn (if I am blessed enough to one day) I will be carrying this weatherby!

It's all personal preference but for my two cents; took my two Nightforce scopes off and put them on the shelf to mount my Razor HD gen II's, have the Mark 5 on one RPR but soon to switch out with a Vortex! My opinion and doesn't need any explanation! I also have a Khales but for the money if I didn't already have it, it would be the Razor HD!

 

[brotherbear67]

Both are excellent choices, I've started running the Zeiss V6 in 5-30x50, 30mm tube. I like em every bit as well as the NF ATACRs I have on several rifles. Good luck with your decision!