What scope for hunting in the $2K range

[pburton]

So, I have been shooting mid to long range for some time now. I have used Vortex, Zeiss, Leupold glass up to this point. Most of which has been in their mid-range models like Viper, V4-V6, and Vx5. In that time, I really have had only one problem with a scope, and it was with a first gen Vortex razor LTH. The parallax adjustment went bad. I have recently sold most of my semi customs and moved to full custom rifles. These I figure deserve a little higher end optics and I want better repeatability. I am primarily a hunter and only shoot at the range to improve my abilities. I am looking for some recommendations on scopes in the $2K range that I can count on when I want to take that shot. I have read hours of posts on here and am more confused or concerned than ever. I am not opposed to either FFP or SFP, and I do understand the differences. Weight is a consideration, but not the most important factor. If you had a custom rifle, what would your first choice be for optics in this price range? Thanks!

 

[Recon$$]

Mark 5HD imo. I've had 3 and beat the crap out of two. My 2 cents

 

[pburton]

I appreciate the input. That is one that I have looked at and is on the list of possibilities. After hearing so much negative feedback about Leupold products, it has made me a little hesitant.

 

[Huntsman66]

Im using the latest version of the Vortex Razer LHT 6-24 on my main hunting rifle, and am really happy with it. But Night Force and others are quality glass as well in that range ..

 

[Huntsman66]

I appreciate the input. That is one that I have looked at and is on the list of possibilities. After hearing so much negative feedback about Leupold products, it has made me a little hesitant.

I too have used Leupold scopes my whole life and have never sent one in, so i dont know?

 

[pburton]

I too have used Leupold scopes my whole life and have never sent one in, so i dont know?

I have used Leupold scopes for my whole life as well. With that being said, I have only had one Leupold scoped with turrets to dial. It has worked out fine and I have made first shot kills out to 600 yards. But I see all of this negative feedback that makes me wonder.

 

[Recon$$]

No affiliation. The turrets have great clicks and the zero stop is easy as it gets. Mine have held zero above expectations. Nice reticle options. If you are leo/mil they have a great discount. That's what got me on them. Good eye relief and weight in ffp. I would ignore the leupold haters on this specific model. Again my 2 cents, why I like em. Don't think you'll be disappointed. Like the euro glass as well but the options that I intrigue me are a bit pricey.

 

[Huntsman66]

I have used Leupold scopes for my whole life as well. With that being said, I have only had one Leupold scoped with turrets to dial. It has worked out fine and I have made first shot kills out to 600 yards. But I see all of this negative feedback that makes me wonder.

They had a thread on here a while back and if I remember right it was focused on the VX6…. But it's hard to remember for sure and I think it was a tracking issue. I have 3 of the Vx5HD's and they have been spot on.

 

[pburton]

No affiliation. The turrets have great clicks and the zero stop is easy as it gets. Mine have held zero above expectations. Nice reticle options. If you are leo/mil they have a great discount. That's what got me on them. Good eye relief and weight in ffp. I would ignore the leupold haters on this specific model. Again my 2 cents, why I like em. Don't think you'll be disappointed. Like the euro glass as well but the options that I intrigue me are a bit pricey.

I have a good friend that shoots competitively and this is his recommendation as well. He is a no BS kinda guy, so your confirmation makes me feel much better about the option. Now for me it will be getting used to the FFP, which I hear is not that big of a learning curve. Thanks again

 

[Huntsman66]

I have a good friend that shoots competitively and this is his recommendation as well. He is a no BS kinda guy, so your confirmation makes me feel much better about the option. Now for me it will be getting used to the FFP, which I hear is not that big of a learning curve. Thanks again

Its not…. And once you start shooting them its hard to go back to the SFP scopes, at least for me it was..

 

[Recon$$]

If your new to ffp, me personally I walk in the brush at 6x. I don't find anything below that usable with this optic. Only downside in the up close and personal range.

 

[Huntsman66]

If your new to ffp, me personally I walk in the brush at 6x. I don't find anything below that usable with this optic. Only downside in the up close and personal range.

 

[Huntsman66]

Much more fine aiming points at distance tho…

 

[pburton]

Where I hunt, it is very rare to have those up close shots. The closest shot that I have had in the last 10 years has been over 200 yards. So I don't see any issues with the ffp