Axl
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From your list I would get the Meopta when you call Cameraland.
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lawgolfer
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Most of the scopes you're considering have far too much magnification and too much weight. The higher magnification reduces your field of view. This doesn't matter when shooting from a bench. In the field, trying to find an animal using a high magnification is problematic. Some of the scopes on your list weigh 27 oz. Your chosen rifle is at the top end of the weight range of anything you'll want to carry on an elk hunt. The last thing you'll want is another 10+oz of unnecessary weight.Hey guys - long time lurker, first time poster looking for some scope help. I'm a noob and I've been reading for several days. There are just so many choices
Recently purchased a Winchester Model 70 in 300 win mag and looking for some nice glass for it in the < $1000 range (not retail, but actual purchase price).
Use: hunting anything from white tail deer to elk and big horn. Ranges from 125yds to 500yds.
I know the caliber will go further, but I'm not confident in my ability beyond that distance quite yet.
Most important features in a scope for me are:
- Quality glass, good warranty, proven brand/product
- Reliable and repeatable external turret adjustment and tracking w/zero stop
- Durable - i.e. shock proof, water proof, and fog proof
- FFP reticle
- 50mm+ objective
- 30mm+ tube
- Min magnification in the 3 - 5 range
- Max magnification of 14 (don't really need anything more than this IMO?)
- Less than $1k out the door
Doesn't really matter if its MRAD or MOA - as long as the turret and reticle are in the same unit of measurement
Don't need illuminated reticle or anything like that
The scopes I'm currently considering after my initial research:
- Athlon Optics Ares BTR Gen II 2.5-15x50mm
- Meopta MeoPro Optika 3-18x50mm
- Meopta MeoPro Optika6 3-18x56mm (do I need a 56mm tho?)
- Nikon BLACK FX1000 4-16x50
- Vortex Viper HS LR 6-24x50 (min magnification is kinda high)
- Leupold VX-3i LRP 6.5-20x50mm (min magnification high here too)
- Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14x50mm
Not gonna lie, the cheaper ones in my list above appeal to my wallet, but I don't want to cheap out on glass and regret it.
Any opinions on the above lineup? Any others I should consider?
Thanks for any and all help!
The logical choice, for hunting purposes, in your list of scopes is the Leupold 4.5-14. The company has a stellar reputation for quality and customer service. I've returned items to Leupold for warranty claims, with my apologies, which have been beaten to hell. They have always been repaired or replaced without objection.
ronstone09
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You might look at one of the forums for quality glass as you will regret cheap ! Leopold makes great glass and I shoot zeiss for everything from squirrels to moose ! The conquest is well worth the money !Hey guys - long time lurker, first time poster looking for some scope help. I'm a noob and I've been reading for several days. There are just so many choices
Recently purchased a Winchester Model 70 in 300 win mag and looking for some nice glass for it in the < $1000 range (not retail, but actual purchase price).
Use: hunting anything from white tail deer to elk and big horn. Ranges from 125yds to 500yds.
I know the caliber will go further, but I'm not confident in my ability beyond that distance quite yet.
Most important features in a scope for me are:
- Quality glass, good warranty, proven brand/product
- Reliable and repeatable external turret adjustment and tracking w/zero stop
- Durable - i.e. shock proof, water proof, and fog proof
- FFP reticle
- 50mm+ objective
- 30mm+ tube
- Min magnification in the 3 - 5 range
- Max magnification of 14 (don't really need anything more than this IMO?)
- Less than $1k out the door
Doesn't really matter if its MRAD or MOA - as long as the turret and reticle are in the same unit of measurement
Don't need illuminated reticle or anything like that
The scopes I'm currently considering after my initial research:
- Athlon Optics Ares BTR Gen II 2.5-15x50mm
- Meopta MeoPro Optika 3-18x50mm
- Meopta MeoPro Optika6 3-18x56mm (do I need a 56mm tho?)
- Nikon BLACK FX1000 4-16x50
- Vortex Viper HS LR 6-24x50 (min magnification is kinda high)
- Leupold VX-3i LRP 6.5-20x50mm (min magnification high here too)
- Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14x50mm
Not gonna lie, the cheaper ones in my list above appeal to my wallet, but I don't want to cheap out on glass and regret it.
Any opinions on the above lineup? Any others I should consider?
Thanks for any and all help!
For the money, I'd choose Meopta. Less than $1,000 and you will have $$ left over for rings etc. ZEISS makes Meopta. Optika 6 would be my choice. I currently own 4 Meopta scopes and not one complaint. .270, .308, .30-06 and .300 Win Mag
Best of luck and good hunting to you.
Best of luck and good hunting to you.
kiwiken
Member
Have a look at Tract optics
They make a quality product and have a great warranty. Well worth your consideration.
They make a quality product and have a great warranty. Well worth your consideration.
jjmp
Well-Known Member
Meopro/ Optika 6 , SFP 3x18x50 Dichro tech bdc,. welcome OP, choose wisely,
Axl
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Zeiss never made Meopta. Meopta used to make the Zeiss Conquest line.Zeiss doesn't make ANY scopes anymore.
With the Boone & Crockett reticle....good stuff.
HRM Johnny
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Hey guys - long time lurker, first time poster looking for some scope help. I'm a noob and I've been reading for several days. There are just so many choices
Recently purchased a Winchester Model 70 in 300 win mag and looking for some nice glass for it in the < $1000 range (not retail, but actual purchase price).
Use: hunting anything from white tail deer to elk and big horn. Ranges from 125yds to 500yds.
I know the caliber will go further, but I'm not confident in my ability beyond that distance quite yet.
Most important features in a scope for me are:
- Quality glass, good warranty, proven brand/product
- Reliable and repeatable external turret adjustment and tracking w/zero stop
- Durable - i.e. shock proof, water proof, and fog proof
- FFP reticle
- 50mm+ objective
- 30mm+ tube
- Min magnification in the 3 - 5 range
- Max magnification of 14 (don't really need anything more than this IMO?)
- Less than $1k out the door
Doesn't really matter if its MRAD or MOA - as long as the turret and reticle are in the same unit of measurement
Don't need illuminated reticle or anything like that
The scopes I'm currently considering after my initial research:
- Athlon Optics Ares BTR Gen II 2.5-15x50mm
- Meopta MeoPro Optika 3-18x50mm
- Meopta MeoPro Optika6 3-18x56mm (do I need a 56mm tho?)
- Nikon BLACK FX1000 4-16x50
- Vortex Viper HS LR 6-24x50 (min magnification is kinda high)
- Leupold VX-3i LRP 6.5-20x50mm (min magnification high here too)
- Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14x50mm
Not gonna lie, the cheaper ones in my list above appeal to my wallet, but I don't want to cheap out on glass and regret it.
Any opinions on the above lineup? Any others I should consider?
Thanks for any and all help!
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I looked up this quote for you. I was very surprised when I read it. I thought it might apply to your current scope decision. I'm not sure what the deal is with Nikon warranty. I'm not sure if you're even going to continue making scopes. You should definitely check on The current state of affairs with Nikon. before buying. I just wanted you to have the information.
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basinman
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