Hello,
Long time viewer, first time posting. This is a very informative forum and I learn much from it. I currently find myself looking to upgrade my approx. 30 years old Leupold 3x9x40 Vari X II. It has been mounted on a .270 A bolt since new. I have not been in the market to purchase a scope for some time and it is a bit overwhelming. Not to mention I am a bank credit analyst and tend to over analyze things. My thoughts are as follows:
Price = Around $400.00 max. Some flexibility here.
I am thinking a variable but in a standard range such as a 3x9 or similar with a 40 to 44 mm objective. I can't warm up to the larger 50mm.
I am also considering a fixed 4x or 6x.
Prefer a standard plex reticle and really like the German #4 (it is a shame the #4 is not more readily available).
Very important to me is performance in low light.
I live in Alabama and hunt both open clearcuts and thick, wooded terrain.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Craig
