I'm going to be looking to buy a new scope in the future for long range target shooting and hunting. I need to keep it under 1250 bucks.
I plan on using it out to 1000 yards to bang steel and possibly out to 500 - 600 yards for deer.
I have an opportunity at shots very close as well. I've been using a 6.5-20X40 Leupold VX3 in the past and it has done well, but i wish i had less power on the low end.....but i still like having 20 power for target shooting and such.
Here is what i've come up:
Leica ER 3.5-14 (I've seen some used and samples for around my price range).
Leupold VX-6 3-18 Haven't seen one, and haven't seen much of any feedback on them, i guess since they are real new. Just wonder how the glass in these compare to some of the other scopes i'm looking at (Swaro Z5, Leica, ect). I'm sure i'll get to read plenty of feedback by the time i'm ready to purchase.
Zeiss HD5 5-25
Swaro Z5 5-25 or 3.5-18
S&B Summit 2.5-10 I've seen some used for around 1250. Not sure if i would be happy with 10X on the top end though?
Anything else i'm missing out on? I like the idea of the CDS on the VX6, or i could always go VX3 with M1's.
So what scope and reticle would you choose for that amount of money?
