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<blockquote data-quote="Buano" data-source="post: 469052" data-attributes="member: 21641"><p>You are on a site where many people are into tactical scopes so expect most here to lean towards tactical scopes. This isn't good or bad, just reality.</p><p></p><p>That said, there are a few questions that need answering before you pick a scope. First & foremost is, "What's your hunting range?". You need a scope that fits your hunting area.</p><p></p><p>If you get shots at 40 yards, a 6.5-20 is NOT a good option. You will need a lower power to get on target quickly. For most big-game hunting you want a lower power around 3x where you will keep your scope set as you hunt. This will give you the quick shot when game is suddenly "there". (For longer shots, there is almost always time to crank up the power since animals at a distance don't spook as quickly.)</p><p></p><p>A higher magnification of 9-10 power is enough for big-game hunting but I do like a little more if I'm stretching my range. I've never seen a situation where I had use for more than 14 power for big game.</p><p></p><p>3-9, 3.5-10, & 4.5-14 (where short range shots are unlikely) are the powers you should look at. WIth the Swarovski Z6 or Bushnell 6500 scopes you have more zoom range so you can cover these ranges and have more low-power or more high power for when you might like it.</p><p></p><p>The next issue is weight. If this is a light cary rifle, you don't want to put a 3 pound scope on it. If it's a heavy bench gun, there is no need for a light scope.</p><p></p><p>Then there is your budget. There are good $600 scopes & very good $3,000 scopes. Get the best optics you can afford. Don't plan on mastering long-range hunting with a Walmart scope.</p><p></p><p>I think your dad's friend was probably right. A Leupold VX-3 or a Zeiss Conquest 3-9 will do what you want. With the Leupold I would suggest ordering a 3.5-10 or 4.5-14x50 with the CDS turret (from the custom shop with 2 rounds of numbers) or a target turret. The Zeiss turrets are easily adjustable in their standard form. With either of these you will have quality glass (much better than the viper), a good warranty, and adjustments that will take you past 1,000 yards in a relatively light scope.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buano, post: 469052, member: 21641"] You are on a site where many people are into tactical scopes so expect most here to lean towards tactical scopes. This isn't good or bad, just reality. That said, there are a few questions that need answering before you pick a scope. First & foremost is, "What's your hunting range?". You need a scope that fits your hunting area. If you get shots at 40 yards, a 6.5-20 is NOT a good option. You will need a lower power to get on target quickly. For most big-game hunting you want a lower power around 3x where you will keep your scope set as you hunt. This will give you the quick shot when game is suddenly "there". (For longer shots, there is almost always time to crank up the power since animals at a distance don't spook as quickly.) A higher magnification of 9-10 power is enough for big-game hunting but I do like a little more if I'm stretching my range. I've never seen a situation where I had use for more than 14 power for big game. 3-9, 3.5-10, & 4.5-14 (where short range shots are unlikely) are the powers you should look at. WIth the Swarovski Z6 or Bushnell 6500 scopes you have more zoom range so you can cover these ranges and have more low-power or more high power for when you might like it. The next issue is weight. If this is a light cary rifle, you don't want to put a 3 pound scope on it. If it's a heavy bench gun, there is no need for a light scope. Then there is your budget. There are good $600 scopes & very good $3,000 scopes. Get the best optics you can afford. Don't plan on mastering long-range hunting with a Walmart scope. I think your dad's friend was probably right. A Leupold VX-3 or a Zeiss Conquest 3-9 will do what you want. With the Leupold I would suggest ordering a 3.5-10 or 4.5-14x50 with the CDS turret (from the custom shop with 2 rounds of numbers) or a target turret. The Zeiss turrets are easily adjustable in their standard form. With either of these you will have quality glass (much better than the viper), a good warranty, and adjustments that will take you past 1,000 yards in a relatively light scope. [/QUOTE]
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