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looking at new scopes any ideas?
« on: September 18, 2015, 08:10:24 PM »
Ok I need help in finding a basic cross hairsand custom dail for a mid rang price. I shoot a 300 win mag hand loads 180gr NP. Looking for a new scope and I don't understand all the diffrances. Any info will hell. Leaning to Leupold or Vortex. Just want basic cross hairs no hold over ones.
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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2015, 08:14:48 PM »
If you're settled on that load I might suggest having some custom dials cut, takes the brain work out of longer shots.

Leopold will do this on some models of scopes,  the VX-3 line of scopes comes with a free CDS coupon. 

https://www.leupold.com/resources/custom-dial-system/

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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2015, 08:18:42 PM »
leupold 4.5- 14cds really nice for the price

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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2015, 07:41:54 AM »
Thanks i will look in to them
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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2015, 07:58:39 AM »
Cabelas had their VX3 CDS scopes on sale a few weeks back. They were clearing out all of the duplex reticles at about $100 off. They may still be on sale.

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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2015, 08:18:53 AM »
Hard to beat a vortex viper for the price and still get good glass
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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2015, 08:41:42 AM »
I think you can't go wrong with either Leupold or Vortex.  I've had/used several models of both over the years and have never been disappointed.  Good quality for the money and great warranties - I think you'll be pleased with either.

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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2015, 08:52:16 AM »

Redfield revolution out of the Leupold operation might be a fit

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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2015, 09:16:54 AM »
I don't like Vortex quality  :twocents:

I just shot my new Zeiss Conquest HD5 and it is incredible.

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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2015, 04:53:30 PM »
I can't recommend ziess until I figure out why mine goes black at certain temps and humidity levels.  Very annoying when you're at that mix while hunting and it keeps going black on you.

It's not a warm inside take it outside where it's cold deal, it does it all day long even when the scope is cold soaked.


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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2015, 05:58:03 PM »

I can't recommend ziess until I figure out why mine goes black at certain temps and humidity levels.  Very annoying when you're at that mix while hunting and it keeps going black on you.

It's not a warm inside take it outside where it's cold deal, it does it all day long even when the scope is cold soaked.


this on a newer conquest

Send it back to Zeiss. They'll fix or replace it. Don't mess around with it.


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Re: looking at new scopes any ideas?
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2015, 05:59:32 PM »
Is also the VX2 3-9x40 CDS

 


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