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Rifle is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. Still shopping for scopes…. Really like the Tally 1 piece base ring combo for my rifle. Torn in scope though, really like Leupold but also like an adjustable objective lens and they currently do not produce one in my price range. Vortex does but the scopes are notably heavier. Not really familiar with Burris, Nikon or any other scopes out there. Main purpose is open land hunting and long range up to 500yds or so. My biggest concern with the Leupold is the parallax out past 250 yards. The VX3 with the Creedmoor reticle in 4-12x40 is where I am leaning currently unless I can find better for the money. (Under $500)
So @MeepDog as long as I have the side parallax adjustment, it’s basically the same thing right? I would imagine the Leupold VX3 I am looking at would still be superior to my older Bausch and Lomb Elite 3000 with AO that I run on another rifle and Love. Sorry but Vortex scopes are pretty heavy, so trying to stay on the lighter side and Leupold scopes are very light. Love backfire! Pretty sure I have seen almost all of his videos lol
Go with a leupold and don’t look back. You will not regret it. Had problems with the last 2 vortex scopes I have had. Would not recommend them to anyone anymore.
I'd go SWFA over Leupold or Vortex. The SWFA SS 3-15x42 is a bit over your price range but is more likely to maintain zero than the other two brands.
I bought the Leupold VX 3-9x50 with the CDS dial yesterday. Tried ALOT of scopes and the Leupold was the best optic to look through for my eyes without comparison. I am happy with my purchase and can’t wait to get out there shooting with it! Thanks everyone