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Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15134240 08/13/20
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bowmanh Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,032 Likes: 4 NW Oregon	I've used a lot of Leupold's over the years and still have a number on my rifles. I have had few problems with them except that they take more shots to zero due to inconsistent tracking. I have an SWFA 10x on an AR set up for longer range shooting that involves dialing and a Steiner P4Xi 1-4x on an AR I use in rifle matches that require both speed and accuracy out to 300 yards or so. Both of these have worked well. In the last few years I've bought several Burris FFII 3-9x scopes with ballistic plex and they have worked well and are an excellent value. For the hunting I do I prefer a BDC reticle on a reasonably light scope.

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Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Jordan Smith #15134504 08/14/20
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,780 Likes: 6	Originally Posted by Jordan Smith Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC ...SWFA 6x or 3-9. SWFA is the meat and potatoes, especially the 6x42 as it can't be beat for the $. This. Plus the Bushnell LRHS. Where I hunt shot opportunities could be at PBR, or they could be as far as the eye can see. My objective is to make sure my rifles/scopes, and my training and practice, are up to par to maximize the number of opportunities I can successfully take advantage of. That means that nearly all my rifles have a scope that is mechanically robust (holds zero tenaciously, tracks properly, RTZ, etc) and has a versatile reticle marked in the same angular units as the turrets. IME, the best bang-for-buck scopes that meet my criteria for a hunting scope are the SWFA 6x, 3-9x, and the LRHS 3-12x. Even if I chose not to use the turrets at all after zeroing the scope, my experience has been that scopes that show signs of mechanical reliability like proper tracking, RTZ, etc, also tend to hold zero better than scopes with erector assemblies that track erratically or display other signs of mechanical unreliability. Yeah, the LRHS is great as well, but I'd consider it more as meat/potatoes with gravy. If I were getting to design it myself I'd make some minor changes to them but the LRHS and SWFA's have well designed FFP reticles that work across most hunting settings. A lot of FFP reticles are great for shooting distance but suffer in some hunting settings.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15134523 08/14/20
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ctsmith Campfire Tracker C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4,070 Alabama	My meat and tators scope isnt in production, the NF 2.5-10x32.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Judman #15134527 08/14/20
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ctsmith Campfire Tracker C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4,070 Alabama	Originally Posted by Judman I got extremely lucky again yesterday, I was able to “walk” this group in. 3.5-10 cds, Remington 700 338 win mag, federal fusion 225’s factory fodder. First “group” I’ve shot in a year. If I get super, like really lucky, I’ll kill a bear or 2 in the next month and a half, and if the borders open, it’ll get the nod for (2) moose hunts next year, one in BC, the other in Alberta.. 👍 Jud, don't make me break this down for you.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? JCMCUBIC #15134562 08/14/20
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huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,952 Likes: 21 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC Yeah, the LRHS is great as well, but I'd consider it more as meat/potatoes with gravy. Pass that gravy boat down to this end of the table, bub.....

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Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15134626 08/14/20
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,669 Likes: 40 Paradise,Alaska	I've more than a few and Reupold don't even begin to rate. This year...let alone next. LAUGHING!............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? huntsman22 #15134647 08/14/20
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Rickshaw Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2019 Posts: 1,837 Likes: 4	Originally Posted by huntsman22 Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC Yeah, the LRHS is great as well, but I'd consider it more as meat/potatoes with gravy. Pass that gravy boat down to this end of the table, bub..... Glad you're not racist. See you've got one "of color" in the line-up.....grin

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15134912 08/14/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	I've never handled a LRHS, but hear good things about them. Same with the SWFA series. May need to change that... DF

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15134945 08/14/20
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VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,082 Likes: 10 SW Montana	Spotshooter: Leupold! It has been "Leupold" for me going on 56 years now. They have provided such wonderful service for me all that time and done so in the most difficult and harsh circumstances - for my countless Rifles and a few pistols. This while target shooting, Varmint Hunting and Big Game Hunting. Long live Leupold & Stevens Corporation - a fine AMERICAN Company. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? VarmintGuy #15135016 08/14/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by VarmintGuy Spotshooter: Leupold! It has been "Leupold" for me going on 56 years now. They have provided such wonderful service for me all that time and done so in the most difficult and harsh circumstances - for my countless Rifles and a few pistols. This while target shooting, Varmint Hunting and Big Game Hunting. Long live Leupold & Stevens Corporation - a fine AMERICAN Company. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy Long time Leupold user, too. And, they're good about fixing them. But, after a few trips back and after what you hear and read, it does lead one to wonder. My latest "meat and potatoes" scope. DF

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Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15135023 08/14/20
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,228 Likes: 1 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,228 Likes: 1 N.. Newaukum, Washington	I bought one too, so Clint wouldn’t harass me anymore.. 🤭😅 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15135038 08/14/20
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ctsmith Campfire Tracker C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4,070 Alabama	Thats a proper rig Jud (except the Talley LW).

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? ctsmith #15135055 08/14/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by ctsmith Thats a proper rig Jud (except the Talley LW). Those LW's work till they break, then like Leupold, they'll replace the broken part (usually a top strap).... DF

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15135173 08/14/20
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,228 Likes: 1 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,228 Likes: 1 N.. Newaukum, Washington	I swap em out yearly.. 😂😂 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15135364 08/14/20
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana 65BR Campfire Ranger
65BR Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana	What is comparable to your NF 2-10x32, as to light transmission in say a Leupold? Have you put it next to a 3-10x40, 2-7 or 2-8 by chance? Curious how they do early and late in the day. Thanks.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Pappy348 #15135774 08/14/20
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JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,168 Likes: 16 Wyoming	Originally Posted by Pappy348 Originally Posted by Ready Meat and taters is set & forget for me. Leupold VX5HD 2-10x42. I like mine pretty well too, but it has little fuzzies all over the reticle. Since it was free I ain't whining too much, but if I had dropped a bunch on it I'd be pissed. Fuzzies aside, the view is excellent. Still, Burris is getting my money these days. Less than $200 for FF IIs and E1s, and they work. One of very few legit complaints about a Leupold optic. Glass reticles can have debris that offer annoying various alternate aim points. I would send it back to have the reticle cleaned up and as a bonus the guys at Leupold will actually be fixing a real issue as apposed to the myrid of imaginary issues cause by LDS. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? 65BR #15143013 08/17/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by 65BR What is comparable to your NF 2-10x32, as to light transmission in say a Leupold? Have you put it next to a 3-10x40, 2-7 or 2-8 by chance? Curious how they do early and late in the day. Thanks. I think you'd need to specify which Leupold. My VX-6, 2-10x42's have glass quality that pushes the Alpha Euro's for quality. I have Alpha Euro Swaro and Zeiss Victory examples to compare. My NF 3-10x42 SHV has great glass, but don't think it would hang with Alpha's or VX-6's... Haven't handled a NF 2-10x32, so can't say. I'd guess the SHV is somewhere between VX-3 and VX-6, pretty close to a Conquest. That's my subjective position, no elaborate testing, just looking thru them Would appreciate other thoughts/observations/opinions. DF

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15143345 08/17/20
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65BR Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana	Thanks DF - yes, in my post I specified 3 zoom ranges in the Leupold's......any variation of them.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? Spotshooter #15143497 08/17/20
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,780 Likes: 6	I like the glass in the 3-10 SHV w/Forceplex....I think I prefer it to the 2.5-10x32 NXS if I'm not dialing.

Re: Which one do you consider the Meat and Potatoes Hunting scope today ? huntsman22 #15143539 08/17/20
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,780 Likes: 6	Originally Posted by huntsman22 Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC Yeah, the LRHS is great as well, but I'd consider it more as meat/potatoes with gravy. Pass that gravy boat down to this end of the table, bub..... Ain't nothing wrong with gravy!

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