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parallax question
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<blockquote data-quote="Ian M" data-source="post: 15281" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>The Swarovski is not in the same league as the Leupold LR scopes, particularly now that the 2003 models have the MK4 turrets on them. You are talking apples and oranges. Not sure about the Zeiss but believe it is a 1" tube which would probably restrict available elevation latittude. Darryl C. is a strong proponent of the 8.5-25 and he certainly knows what works - that particular scope was previously built with a 40mm objective but has recently been increased to a 50mm front end. </p><p>Check out the four Leupold LR M1 scopes, they are in the tactical section and very nice. Also Nikon is about to deliver 2.5-10 and 4-16 tacticals which will also do what you require. Although a bit more money you should also consider the Nightforce NXS scopes as they are superb, particularly the 3.5-15x50 or 56mm. Several guys here are shooting NXS and they are happy, look at the NP-R2 reticle.</p><p>As for parallax, these scopes all have a third turret to handle parallax quickly. We look at that turret as a fine focus as much as anything and it is definitely required for long shots.</p><p>If you want to laser the critter and then crank on the required elevation and windage you are best served with a scope that has turrets, they are designed for that specific task.</p><p>Good luck. You will find that optics are almost as important as the rifle in this game. Once you settle on a scope you will have to decide which mounts to buy, and it goes on and on, but that is all part of the fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian M, post: 15281, member: 25"] The Swarovski is not in the same league as the Leupold LR scopes, particularly now that the 2003 models have the MK4 turrets on them. You are talking apples and oranges. Not sure about the Zeiss but believe it is a 1" tube which would probably restrict available elevation latittude. Darryl C. is a strong proponent of the 8.5-25 and he certainly knows what works - that particular scope was previously built with a 40mm objective but has recently been increased to a 50mm front end. Check out the four Leupold LR M1 scopes, they are in the tactical section and very nice. Also Nikon is about to deliver 2.5-10 and 4-16 tacticals which will also do what you require. Although a bit more money you should also consider the Nightforce NXS scopes as they are superb, particularly the 3.5-15x50 or 56mm. Several guys here are shooting NXS and they are happy, look at the NP-R2 reticle. As for parallax, these scopes all have a third turret to handle parallax quickly. We look at that turret as a fine focus as much as anything and it is definitely required for long shots. If you want to laser the critter and then crank on the required elevation and windage you are best served with a scope that has turrets, they are designed for that specific task. Good luck. You will find that optics are almost as important as the rifle in this game. Once you settle on a scope you will have to decide which mounts to buy, and it goes on and on, but that is all part of the fun. [/QUOTE]
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