Hunting scope with LR capabilities

[crabcreekhunter]

BLRman had a viper pst fail on me this year too straight from the factory, they definitely lost me as a rifle scope customer.. Will be returning to Leupolds at the end of the year, I don't mind not having a true zero stop as long as I know where I'm at on my revolution.  Personally looking at the 6-18x50 vx6 cds

Occular lense was loose, could actually rotate it in the eyepiece.  Appeared to never had an oring installed or atleast installed properly, lost all the gases or what not an extremely blurry. Not a satisfied customer.

Out of curiosity, how did it fail?

[bullcanyon]

I've been in the same boat as you and still not sure which route to go. I want a scope that I can dial past 1000yds to play with and still be capable of real world hunting shots in low light.
I have a viper PST and although it tracks true I would not count on it to hunt with.. Can barely see anything through it in low light. I won't buy another viper for hunting. It works good for mid day rock busting adventures, but not for hunting.
Very interested to see what you come up with.

[frazierw]

have you looked into the zeiss conquest hd5?

[BULLBLASTER]

I just put a Nightforce SHV 5-20x56 on my 300 WM and haven't had much time to play with it but I think it's gonna be an awesome scope for $1171.00.  It has 80 Moa adjustment. I got the non-illuminated IHR reticle and has a zero-set dial. I just need to find some sturdy scope covers for it.

What do you think of the zero set? I am in the market for a shv soon. I've been pretty set on the 4-14 but like a zero stop. I really wish they had the 4-14 with the zero set and sfp...

[whacker1]

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[jasnt]

I just put a Nightforce SHV 5-20x56 on my 300 WM and haven't had much time to play with it but I think it's gonna be an awesome scope for $1171.00.  It has 80 Moa adjustment. I got the non-illuminated IHR reticle and has a zero-set dial. I just need to find some sturdy scope covers for it.

ive been debating on that exact scope. Would love to hear your thoughts on it once you get to know it

[Buzz2401]

I'd be interested to see the return rate of Vortex optics compared to other companies.  I have been hearing alot about people having to send back their scopes and binos.  I don't give two *censored*s about a warranty, I want my products to work when I need them, a warranty doesn't cover missed opportunity.

[Reidus]

I'd be interested to see the return rate of Vortex optics compared to other companies.  I have been hearing alot about people having to send back their scopes and binos.  I don't give two *censored*s about a warranty, I want my products to work when I need them, a warranty doesn't cover missed opportunity.

   sending stuff in is a pain the butt  

[bearpaw]

This is a great topic! I don't really care for the complex crosshairs in the Nightforce scopes, I wished they had a more basic crosshair choice. I'm interested in hearing more opinions about the Huskemaw scopes and the Leupold VX-6, anybody else using them?

[pianoman9701]

I love my Steiner GS3 2-10x50. I only wish I'd got the 4-20. Here's a 4-20x50 for 880.00. 30mm tube. Lifetime warranty. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1027250-REG/steiner_5007_4_20x50_gs3_rifelscope_s7.html

[BULLBLASTER]

I love my Steiner GS3 2-10x50. I only wish I'd got the 4-20. Here's a 4-20x50 for 880.00. 30mm tube. Lifetime warranty. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1027250-REG/steiner_5007_4_20x50_gs3_rifelscope_s7.html

I'll never buy another Steiner/Burris optic again after how I was treated on my Burris signature bino warranty or non warranty... The forever unlimited warranty they offered was no good on Burris anymore so after a run around they offered dealer pricing on Steiner binos. They said because they didn't make Burris binos anymore and only Steiner. They wouldn't replace my Burris binos with comparable stringers either.
In my mind customer service is king and I won't play that game again when there are lots of great companies out there with good service.
Just my experience... And I'm sure the Steiner and Burris scopes we great but they won't get a look from me 

[BULLBLASTER]

This is a great topic! I don't really care for the complex crosshairs in the Nightforce scopes, I wished they had a more basic crosshair choice. I'm interested in hearing more opinions about the Huskemaw scopes and the Leupold VX-6, anybody else using them?

Have you looked at the ihr reticle offered in the nf shv? It is very simple.
I personally prefer the moa reticle but it is what I'm used to

[wsmnut]

I have two of the Leupold VX-6 scopes.  A 2-12 on a .270 Win, and a 3-18 on a .300 WSM.  I can't say enough about them.  Both have CDS dials and duplex reticles.  (The 3-18 is a "fine duplex").  They have exhibited no problems with repeatability from turret twisting, both have a zero stop, and are a nice low profile.  These are my first experience with a thirty mm tube.  The brightness is amazing.
     It is very simple to order the CDS dials, and the longest I waited for one was 10 days.  The zero stop comes with the CDS dial and is dirt simple to install.

Wsmnut

[Karl Blanchard]

I have two of the Leupold VX-6 scopes.  A 2-12 on a .270 Win, and a 3-18 on a .300 WSM.  I can't say enough about them.  Both have CDS dials and duplex reticles.  (The 3-18 is a "fine duplex").  They have exhibited no problems with repeatability from turret twisting, both have a zero stop, and are a nice low profile.  These are my first experience with a thirty mm tube.  The brightness is amazing.
     It is very simple to order the CDS dials, and the longest I waited for one was 10 days.  The zero stop comes with the CDS dial and is dirt simple to install.

Wsmnut

what kind of dial up range are you getting out of your cds dials?  I'm on the fence between the vx6 and the mark 4.

[Magnum_Willys]

If someone offered me a free Leupold VX-6 4-24 or Nightforce ATACR 5-25 or NXS 5.5-22 to use I'm thinking I would go with the Leupold with its 24 oz weight vs. Nightforce 38 oz weight. 

Anyone hunting with a Nightforce and justifies the extra weight ?