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I really liked the Leupy 2.5-8 on short action bolt guns such as the Kimber 84M I had in 7mm-08. I originally had that scope on my custom Husky in 30/06, but in the Buehler's, it had very little room to work with regarding ER positioning.
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Now you all have me thinking. Maybe go with the 3.5-10x44 zeiss or the Leupold 3.5-10x40. About $100.00 difference is it. Decisions decisions..... This is all second hand information, and free to boot, so take it for what it's worth (not much!) but I heard enough... well, bad may be too strong of word, but enough to make me pass on the 3.5-10 Zeiss. (I do have four 3-9x's, a 4.5-14x44, and a 4x, so I do like Zeiss.) KDK So you did not like the 3.5-10 in the zeiss? Just not your preference in a a scope? Honestly, I never even looked through one... I was kinda scared off by some of the guys around here. But there are so many other good options that I don't feel like I'm really missing anything. I mean, the 3-9x is not even $400, and the 3.5-10 is nearly twice as much? For $300 you can keep the extra 1x.
This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.
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Hmm, that makes sense on the price I didnt even notice that myself.
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I always get the 3x9's, they are always quite a bit cheaper. I use a 3x9x40 on my 257 wby, it keeps everything simple for me since I am not good at multi tasking while I'm hunting. I do pretty good at the range with it too. Your milage may vary.
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The Swarovski 2.5-15x44 Z6 30mm has no AO or side focus and cost over 2 grand That scope has side focus. You are correct, that scope does have sf. The www.swfa.com website lists some has having sf and omits that information from others. However, the Sightron SII 4.5-14x50 does not have an AO or sf. The point being is that other manufacturers also have scopes in a similar configuration without parallax correction. I would agree the Leupold 3.5-10x40 is an extremely versatile scope and I really love my Leupold 2.5-8x36. All are extremely good choices, but from my standpoint I would not let worries about parallax error enter the decision not to buy the 4.5-14x40 Leupold. RJF should actually play with all of the scopes he is intending to purchase and make an informed decision.
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I always get the 3x9's, they are always quite a bit cheaper. I use a 3x9x40 on my 257 wby, it keeps everything simple for me since I am not good at multi tasking while I'm hunting. I do pretty good at the range with it too. Your milage may vary. Personally, I use a lot of 3-9 scopes for the same reason. I am finishing a rifle now and have a Sightron BS 3-9x42 that I got at www.midwayusa.com on closeout plus the 75 dollar rebate for a steal. I have also started another project and just received a few minutes ago a Vortex Viper 3-9x40 from Doug at what I also call a steal. The Leupold that I mentioned is a great scope and was purchased for that rifle in gun metal gray and fits the rifle to a T. Now a days, most of my rifles get 3-9s or less.
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This has been mentioned numerous times, but check the FOV at lowest power on the VX-3 4.5-14x40. It has a narrow FOV compared to the competition. The VX-3 3.5-10 doesn't seem to be affected like this. Just check it out and know what you're getting. BTW, that problem doesn't exist with Swaro or Zeiss of equivalent power.
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The Swarovski 2.5-15x44 Z6 30mm has no AO or side focus and cost over 2 grand That scope has side focus. You are correct, that scope does have sf. The www.swfa.com website lists some has having sf and omits that information from others. However, the Sightron SII 4.5-14x50 does not have an AO or sf. The point being is that other manufacturers also have scopes in a similar configuration without parallax correction. I would agree the Leupold 3.5-10x40 is an extremely versatile scope and I really love my Leupold 2.5-8x36. All are extremely good choices, but from my standpoint I would not let worries about parallax error enter the decision not to buy the 4.5-14x40 Leupold. RJF should actually play with all of the scopes he is intending to purchase and make an informed decision. I agree, maybe look through a few and make a determination on what my eyes think.
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The Swarovski 2.5-15x44 Z6 30mm has no AO or side focus and cost over 2 grand That scope has side focus. You are correct, that scope does have sf. The www.swfa.com website lists some has having sf and omits that information from others. However, the Sightron SII 4.5-14x50 does not have an AO or sf. The point being is that other manufacturers also have scopes in a similar configuration without parallax correction. I would agree the Leupold 3.5-10x40 is an extremely versatile scope and I really love my Leupold 2.5-8x36. All are extremely good choices, but from my standpoint I would not let worries about parallax error enter the decision not to buy the 4.5-14x40 Leupold. RJF should actually play with all of the scopes he is intending to purchase and make an informed decision. I agree, maybe look through a few and make a determination on what my eyes think. Exactly. Consider all that you have heard and take a look then make a decision.
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I own a Leupold VX-III in the same configuration without AO on a custom Weatherby Vanguard 257 Weatherby Magnum and have no issues whatsoever. What kind of work did you have done to your Vanguard? I'm looking real hard at the new Vanguards that are coming out. I think they're some of the best rifles for the money on the market.
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I own a Leupold VX-III in the same configuration without AO on a custom Weatherby Vanguard 257 Weatherby Magnum and have no issues whatsoever. What kind of work did you have done to your Vanguard? I'm looking real hard at the new Vanguards that are coming out. I think they're some of the best rifles for the money on the market. It was a special order Vanguard with a gray laminate stock, stainless steel barreled action and glass and pillar bedding from Weatherby.
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I have several with out the side focus. Ordered one with SF to see the difference.
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