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Seeking recommendations on a new scope
ctwiggs1:
--- Quote from: Skillet on May 19, 2025, 08:40:40 PM ---I have a huge complaint about Leupold's warranty. My grandfather bought a brand-new M8 (4x fixed, 32mm objective) in 1957 to hang on his Featherweight. In the 80's he took a good tumble, and lost the nitrogen fill seal. Completely his fault, after almost 30 years of use. He sent it in expecting to be sent back a bill with a rebuilt scope - but they sent him a brand new scope and a "No Charge" invoice. The nerve of that company. :chuckle: Still works as new to this day.
I've got several Leupolds now. Although I don't like that they don't offer a gloss version, or fixed scope, any more, they are still my go-to for new optics. I've had Swarovski, Zeiss, Vortex, Bushnell (the 4200 was an amazing scope for its price point), and Nikon optics - but Leupold still gets first nod.
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I love my swaro Binos but I am worried about the day where I need to get them worked on.
I just don’t have that fear with my Leupold spotter.
Magnum_Willys:
Hunting under 400 yards you have a lot of choices. For shooting at 1000 yards consistantly the nightforce Nx8 4-32 is a popular choice for hunting. The Leupold Mark 5 will work also tho odds of not holding zero are higher.
JWBINX:
Any Leupold VX-3,5,or 6 series will give you great optics.
All American made and great customer service and warranty.
Don't be concerned about holding zero, they are the best in the business.
pickardjw:
--- Quote from: JWBINX on May 20, 2025, 07:16:51 AM ---Don't be concerned about holding zero
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Seems like that should be the primary concern...
EnglishSetter:
--- Quote from: pickardjw on May 20, 2025, 08:25:23 AM ---
--- Quote from: JWBINX on May 20, 2025, 07:16:51 AM ---Don't be concerned about holding zero
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Seems like that should be the primary concern...
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IME, most deviations from "holding zero" has little to do with the scope (assuming mid-tier and above). Mounts not so much. A scope can only be as good as it's mounts.
Now if you like to dial in elevation (or windage) with accuracy/repeatability, I see that as a different set of parameters. Personally, I don't shoot long enough yardages with flat shooting cartridges to need to play that game.
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