RIFFLE SCOPE?

[slowwalker]

  HELLO LOOKING TO GET FEEDBACK ON 2 RIFFLE SCOPES  THE FIRST BEING LEUPOLD 2-7X33 AND THE SECOND WOULD BE VORTEX 2-10X44.OTHER OPTICS? ALL FEEDBACK WELCOME GOOD AND BAD. RANGE TO TARGET WOULD BE 250 YARDS MAX BUT ALSO COULD BE LESS THEN 100 YARDS.HUNTING BLACKTAIL WESTERN WA IN TIMBER 50% OF THE TIME.  THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

[Alchase]

I am a Leupold fan, all my hunting rifles have fire dots on them. I will be honest, I have not been a fan of Vortex scopes. I have seen way too many scopes die at the range and the vast majority have been Vortex variables, an ARs, so take that for what it is worth.

[Fidelk]

Check out Burris........Fullfield II 3-9x40 should be more than adequate for shots in the 100 yards range and out to 250. Price should be around $150-200. I've had one of those on a rifle for 20 years and it does what it's supposed to do.

[zwickeyman]

     I just bought an Anthlon Argos 2-12x44 with a duplex and fire dot for 350.00. Im putting it on top of a suppressed bolt 450 Bushmaster. Its a little over kill as I wont be shooting over 100 yds but Ill try and remember to give you my impressions of it when I get it

     All my other hunting rifles have Leupolds on them but the Freedom 3-9x30 with a firedot is 600.00 and I dont think its as good of glass as the Argos

[kselkhunter]

That Leupold 2-7x33 the Op referenced is currently on sale at Midway for a "factory blemished" buy of $249.  Just FYI.  A buddy of mine has had it on his rifle for many years and worked flawlessly.   I load custom ammo for him for that rifle, and I have quite a few rounds through it myself.  Scope is well made.  Can't comment on the Vortex.

[brew]

I like Leo scopes but my concern would be the 33 mm.  In my old age eyes and specially in the dark timber I need a bigger bell on the end.  Moving towards firedot type myself

[jrebel]

Vortex is inferior to Leupold ….. period!!!   Other more expensive scopes out there but the Leupold would fit your need perfect

[Klickitatsteelie]

Leupold all the way, seen way to many problems with vortex.

[passman65]

Leupold all the way, seen way to many problems with vortex.

How many have YOU experienced?

[phildobaggins]

I've shot a lot of Vortex. It's decent. I've shot a lot of Leuopold, and prefer them. Slightly better clarity, and generally lighter and feel better to me. 

[MADMAX]

I have both
I prefer the Leupold
Crisp and clear
Great warranty too

[Dan-o]

2 or 3 of my sons have Vortex scopes.
I think we have about 4 of them.
No issues so far.

BUT......   With all I've heard of Vortex cope failures, I would go Leupold.

[JWBINX]

Vortex is inferior to Leupold ….. period!!!   Other more expensive scopes out there but the Leupold would fit your need perfect

 

[fowl smacker]

I've got both.  My more expensive Vortex's (viper PST's) are nicer than my cheap Leupolds (Rifleman), but overall if you're comparing a higher end Leupold to a higher end Vortex go with Leupold.

[thinkingman]

Check out Burris........Fullfield II 3-9x40 should be more than adequate for shots in the 100 yards range and out to 250. Price should be around $150-200. I've had one of those on a rifle for 20 years and it does what it's supposed to do.

This is your best advice.
Burris is better glass and construction.
You know why people always comment on LeeOhpold and Vortex warranties?...Because they're necessary.
I own zero Vortex or Leupold for that reason.
My Burris Fullfield scopes lived a tough life on top of a Tikka 300WSM and 7-08 and never failed or needed zero adjustment.
Burris is clear, bright, reliable.