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Recently picked up 5-6 new rifles and needing optics for. Leaning towards 4-16x50 V4 Zeiss but need more opions.

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3-12, 4-16 or similar power
50mm obj might consider 56 for a couple of them.
30mm tube
$1k budget each give it take a bit

Need something that stands out in low light performance as most of my hunting is thick words. Any help greatly appreciated.

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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."
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Originally Posted by Splittine
Recently picked up 5-6 new rifles and needing optics for. Leaning towards 4-16x50 V4 Zeiss but need more opions.

Must haves
3-12, 4-16 or similar power

50mm obj might consider 56 for a couple of them.
30mm tube
$1k budget each give it take a bit

Need something that stands out in low light performance as most of my hunting is thick words. Any help greatly appreciated.


Can you elaborate on this requirement?

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Originally Posted by Splittine
Recently picked up 5-6 new rifles and needing optics for. Leaning towards 4-16x50 V4 Zeiss but need more opions.

Must haves
3-12, 4-16 or similar power
50mm obj might consider 56 for a couple of them.
30mm tube
$1k budget each give it take a bit

Need something that stands out in low light performance as most of my hunting is thick words. Any help greatly appreciated.


Interesting choices for thick woods hunting 🤔


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This is why I dont hunt in thick woods where there are other hunters

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The AMAZINGLY long list of Simplistic Schit You ClUELESS Drooling Fhuqktards can't do,NEVER disappoints in it's Magnificent Grandeur. Hint.

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a 4-16x for thick woods?

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Originally Posted by mibowhunter
Originally Posted by Splittine
Recently picked up 5-6 new rifles and needing optics for. Leaning towards 4-16x50 V4 Zeiss but need more opions.

Must haves
3-12, 4-16 or similar power
50mm obj might consider 56 for a couple of them.
30mm tube
$1k budget each give it take a bit

Need something that stands out in low light performance as most of my hunting is thick words. Any help greatly appreciated.


Interesting choices for thick woods hunting 🤔



I can be in thick woods or on a 2000 yard AG field so not really.

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Originally Posted by dogcatcher223
a 4-16x for thick woods?



Guess I need to explain every place I hunt next time. I said most of my hunts are in the woods but also spend a good amount of time on AG fields. Didn’t realize this was gonna turn into a [bleep] show. Just wanted some simple answers. Y’all have at it.

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The very NOTION of actually going Outdoors,really fhuqks CLUELESS Crying Karens up. Doubly so,with the mention of "Woods". Hint.

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I was just thinking if there are five or six new rifles involved then a couple could be optimized differently for thick woods vs large ag fields. Generalists that are too broad are often too thin at any particular purpose.

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Splittine, I had a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 on the custom 280 AI you just bought from me. IMO the 3-15 power range gives you a good combo for shots at close range in the woods and distance. Last year shot a big doe in the woods on 3 power at 70 yds. couple of days later I shot a buck 283 yds on 15 power. A chip shot with that rig. You might not need 15 power on the top end but its good to have to judge antler size or to make sure one is bald and not a small spike if you are filling a doe tag. Its a good all around scope. If your not a Leupold fan I would look at the scope Big Stick posted. It looks like a good scope for the money. I also like the Trijicon credo. I have 2 of them.

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Originally Posted by Big Stick
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Really? laugh laugh laugh
Now you're just screwing with people.
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The best part of that scope is that you can pay for it on time, $50/month! And it might still be "usable" when you are done paying! laugh laugh laugh
https://www.amazon.com/Athlon-Optics-Argos-2-12x42-Riflescope/dp/B089QSZYC7

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Originally Posted by Splittine
Originally Posted by dogcatcher223
a 4-16x for thick woods?



Guess I need to explain every place I hunt next time. I said most of my hunts are in the woods but also spend a good amount of time on AG fields. Didn’t realize this was gonna turn into a [bleep] show. Just wanted some simple answers. Y’all have at it.



It was a legit question. I'd be thinking 1-6x power if thick woods,

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Not sure about your budget but the 2-12 Helos is a pretty decent score if you don’t mind illumination, simple zero stop and the ability to shoot further if you wanted.

It’s glass is very good and seems to track real well for under 500 bucks. On 2X the donut in the center is quite nice as well if you did forget to replace a battery.


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Originally Posted by jc189
Splittine, I had a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 on the custom 280 AI you just bought from me. IMO the 3-15 power range gives you a good combo for shots at close range in the woods and distance. Last year shot a big doe in the woods on 3 power at 70 yds. couple of days later I shot a buck 283 yds on 15 power. A chip shot with that rig. You might not need 15 power on the top end but its good to have to judge antler size or to make sure one is bald and not a small spike if you are filling a doe tag. Its a good all around scope. If your not a Leupold fan I would look at the scope Big Stick posted. It looks like a good scope for the money. I also like the Trijicon credo. I have 2 of them.


I’ve got a Trijicon 3-18 as well. Another great piece of glass with about the same stuff as the Athlon. Just a little more scratch. Not sure which is any better yet.


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Seriously, I'd stick with the Zeiss or something similar and consider going down-power a little, like the 3-12×44. I've never passed up a shot because 3x was my lowest setting, but I still prefer a 2x. 12x is plenty for deer and threading bullets between branches. If you want to spot antlers at any great distance, use binoculars.


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Trybone,

I get it,that you are a CLUELESS Lying Piece Of Thieving Schit and your grave financial woes,ain't mine...you "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!?

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Pardon wares that exist,if only to your Couchbound Chagrin. Hint.

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