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Leupold 3x-9x...new or used ...you can't go wrong!
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Leupold VX-3HD Rifle Scope 3.5-10x 40mm CDS-ZL Duplex Reticle Matte
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GPO Passion 6X 2.5-15x50i - G4iSuper-zoom 6X technology iControl™ illumination options Massive lenses assure optical excellence 30mm main tube GPObright™ lens coating technology PassionTrac™ quick-zero target turrets Double HD Objective glass This super-premium 30mm line of riflescopes offers a comprehensive array of features for shooters. The 6X super-zoom allow extreme versatility for close and distance usage. The large internal lenses assure optical brilliance and low-light visibility. This super-premium flagship product is sure to impress the most discerning hardcore trophy hunter. The iControl™ illumination assures users that they always have a live battery when most needed. Automatically powers down the illumination when the electronic module has been stationary for more than 3 hours Offers bright, fiber optic technology Alerts users when the battery has only 15% remaining battery life Detailed Description This super-premium 30mm line of riflescopes offers a comprehensive array of features for shooters. The 6X super-zoom allow extreme versatility for close and distance usage. The large internal lenses assure optical brilliance and low-light visibility. This super-premium flagship product is sure to impress the most discerning hardcore trophy hunter. The iControl™ illumination assures users that they always have a live battery when most needed. Automatically powers down the illumination when the electronic module has been stationary for more than 3 hours Offers bright, fiber optic technology Alerts users when the battery has only 15% remaining battery life
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Where are "Super Premium " scopes made?
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Where are "Super Premium " scopes made? This is made in Japan
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If the field of view at low power for close in shots at moving game is important to you, I'd suggest looking at the Leupold VX5 2-10. Mine has been great for the New England hunting that I've done but have not used it for long range by western standards.
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The following have been dependable all around scopes for me close to the listed price range. Choose based on what you wish to do.
Dialing, 30mm: SWFA 3-9x42
Non-dialing or rare dialing, 30mm: Nightforce SHV 3-10 Forceplex Illuminated
Option to use a single turn, zero stopped, capped turret for dialing or set and forget, 1": Tract Toric 2-10x42 ....I haven't used the 3-15x42 or 50 but I'd venture it's reliable if like the 2-10. This is the way I'd go.
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My all round scopes are either 2-7X33 or 2.5-8X36. They're quite capable to 400 yards or more, though I won't shoot at an animal beyond 300 or so.
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Leupold has been good for me. Has anyone noticed Leupold has been mentioned have dozen times and no big stick bashing, pleasant isn't it.
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Do you all like the illuminated firedot for those who have one? Thanks
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Leupold has been good for me. Has anyone noticed Leupold has been mentioned have dozen times and no big stick bashing, pleasant isn't it. He is far from the only person that bashes Leupold these days. Have one that failed on sight in still sitting on the bench ,better paper weight than aiming tool.
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Leupold has been good for me. Has anyone noticed Leupold has been mentioned have dozen times and no big stick bashing, pleasant isn't it. He is far from the only person that bashes Leupold these days. Have one that failed on sight in still sitting on the bench ,better paper weight than aiming tool. I do have some that have been trouble free up to this point but won't ever buy another me thinks.
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Leupold CDS is a pretty easy way to do things, and it works for hunting situations. They're not made for guys that like to twist turrets like an etch-a-sketch, but fine for hunting. Get a VX-2 or better in the 3-9 or 2-10 range with a CDS and you will be fine.
I'd go with a VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 CDS-ZL. Get a bunch of ammo and figure out your turret settings, get the custom one cut and have a ball. You'll need the "bunch of ammo" just to get the scope in reference sighted in. I had 2 of that exact model of scope give up the ghost on me, and both did it in under 300 shots. I've had trouble with a few other Gold rings as well. I moved on to other brands and haven't looked back. I'll give a 3rd vote for the SWFA 3-9 or the NF 3-10. Perfect scopes for the stated uses. Can't go wrong with either. I'd stay away from BDC turrets and reticles. They needlessly complicate the process of hitting mid range and far off targets. Measuring reticles can be used with any load in any atmosphere.
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The two options I'd consider would be a 3-9x40 Burris Fullfield II with Ballistic Plex reticle, or the 2-10x42 Tract Toric.
The Burris costs about 1/4 as much, but they're very reliable, the optics are as good as some expensive Euro-scopes costing 4-5 times as much, and the reticle very consistent if you practice as much as you should.
The Tract comes with an built-in, easy-to-set adjustment stop on the elevation turret, and the optics are a notch higher.
What you might do is buy a Burris, then practice with it out to 500, and if it doesn't work for your needs, then buy the Tract. (There's a ready market for 3-9x40 FFIIs on the Campfire Classifieds, at about 80% of new price.) But after considerable experience am betting the Burris would work.
As another comment, from somebody who has not only hunted some but also guided, many hunters tend to think 9x or 10x isn't enough for shooting big game at 500 yards. This has not been my experience. In fact have killed plenty of much smaller varmints with 9-10x at 500--and big game out to 350 with iron sights.
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Thanks for all of your feedback. Going to continue to research and figure out which way to go.
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Pretty hard to beat something with good glass, good mechanical reliability, in somewhere around 2-8 or 3-9 power. Though, a 3.5-10 is what I’m using these days…. But, a shot may be over 500:yards as of the last 10 years or so! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Also a vote for the Burris Fullfield II 3-9X with the ballistic-plex. Been playing with a couple now on a 6mm and a .308 Marlin lever. Excellent scopes. Bought another as a spare. Bob
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Vx3i 3.-10 with CDS as mentioned will do you just fine. Plus it’s light and bright. Might also look at meopta and tracts
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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