Hunting scope with LR capabilities

[Karl Blanchard]

So after having my Vortex Viper HS LR fail me in Montana last weekend I will soon be in the market for a new scope. 

I'm done with the Viper line as hunting is a pass/fail test and they failed. 

Here is what I would like in a scope:

-30mm main tube
-something between 15 and 24 power
-50mm objective lens
-tactical elevation turret
-zero stop
-capped windage turret (not a deal breaker but prefered)
-stick around 30oz or less

Budget is $1500 max.  Would very much prefer to stay closer to a grand.  I had planned to do some work on the ol short mag this off season but I guess glass is in order first.

Also, I have access to a pretty steep discount on a Leupold item but it doesn't look like the Mark 4's have a zero stop.  Has anyone used the Peters M1 zero stop?

[Reidus]

Sounds like you're looking for a Nightforce.

a Sightron SIII  fits most of your criteria. They seem to track really well and good glass. They don't have a Zero-stop and not sure how they compare in durability since I haven't carried mine around too much. I got a 6-24x50  First Focal Plane MOA reticle. The FFP reticle is nice.

[hunting4sanity]

I believe Nightforce is releasing a new SHV model scope with zero stop, exposed elevation turret, capped windage, in the 4-14x50 range. Currently the only SHV with zero stop is the 5-20x56.  I don't know if any of the NXS models would work for you if you can find a good sale price.

[Karl Blanchard]

I believe Nightforce is releasing a new SHV model scope with zero stop, exposed elevation turret, capped windage, in the 4-14x50 range. Currently the only SHV with zero stop is the 5-20x56.  I don't know if any of the NXS models would work for you if you can find a good sale price.

  That would be nice.  Only complaint about the SHV is the capped elevation turret.  I've been searching for a good buy on a NXS model but so far no luck.

[swift]

How did your scope fail ?

[DUGANDEER]

How did your scope fail ?

 
I have 2 on my guns and I have had no issues....Yet.

[Karl Blanchard]

How did your scope fail ?

Had a good shot opportunity on a good buck.  Ranged, dialed, got into the gun, cranked the power ring up and my reticle spun with it.  Thought I was seeing things, but nope!  Spin the ring, reticle spins.  Cost me that deer.  Luckily I had a backup rifle.  The Nikon Buckmaster on that one worked just fine.  Pretty disappointing for a $500 scope.

[JJB11B]

So after having my Vortex Viper HS LR fail me in Montana last weekend I will soon be in the market for a new scope. 

I'm done with the Viper line as hunting is a pass/fail test and they failed. 

Here is what I would like in a scope:

-30mm main tube
-something between 15 and 24 power
-50mm objective lens
-tactical elevation turret
-zero stop
-capped windage turret (not a deal breaker but prefered)
-stick around 30oz or less

Budget is $1500 max.  Would very much prefer to stay closer to a grand.  I had planned to do some work on the ol short mag this off season but I guess glass is in order first.

Also, I have access to a pretty steep discount on a Leupold item but it doesn't look like the Mark 4's have a zero stop.  Has anyone used the Peters M1 zero stop?

The HS has known issues with the turrets... The PST is a much better scope

[The scout]

sounds like the leupold vx 6 3-18 might be a good fit, also would look into a steiner, seems like most nightforce scopes are on the heavier side for hunting

[DUGANDEER]

How did your scope fail ?

Had a good shot opportunity on a good buck.  Ranged, dialed, got into the gun, cranked the power ring up and my reticle spun with it.  Thought I was seeing things, but nope!  Spin the ring, reticle spins.  Cost me that deer.  Luckily I had a backup rifle.  The Nikon Buckmaster on that one worked just fine.  Pretty disappointing for a $500 scope.

Wow that will ruin you with Vortex... Good to know at least.

[Magnum_Willys]

sounds like the leupold vx 6 3-18 might be a good fit, also would look into a steiner, seems like most nightforce scopes are on the heavier side for hunting

Yea that extra pound hardly seems worth it - swarovski glass is great for $1500.  Leupold VX6 4-24 with CDS sounds like a winner.

[Jason]

I know It's not a 30mm tube, but take a peak at the Burris XTR II, 30.9oz, comes in MOA or MIL turrets and reticules, forever warranty, and it in your price range.

http://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/xtr-ii-riflescopes-series/xtr-ii-riflescope-4-20x50mm

[Curly]

Zeiss conquest hd5 might fit your criteria except it is 1" tube. 27 oz.
http://swfa.com/Zeiss-5-25x50-Conquest-HD5-Rifle-Scope-P60844.aspx

[follow maggie]

I'm a big fan of Leupold. Good quality, good service, reasonable prices, have been around forever. I haven't used any others to comment on those.

[hunting4sanity]

I know It's no a 30mm tube, but take a peak at the Burris XTR II, 30.9oz, comes in MOA or MIL turrets and reticules, forever warranty, and it in your price range.

+1 the Burris is a nice scope, good glass, good feel to the turret.