Equipment & Gear > Scopes and Optics
Seeking recommendations on a new scope
kselkhunter:
A Swarovski Z5 2.4-12x50 BT is 16.2 ounces. I love mine. Has the standard ballistic turret, and I had a couple custom dials made for my handloads.
If you wanted the red dot version, and money isn't an issue, the Z6i 2-12x50BT is the upgraded version with red dot.
bearpaw:
The European optics are the best but they are heavy. For a low profile on a lightweight rifle I would go with a Leupold Freedom4x12x40 or VX-5HD 3-15x44 depending on how much you ant to spend. The freedom is a good scope for the money and pretty light, I’ve got five of them, have not had a problem with any of them.
bearpaw:
--- Quote from: bearpaw on May 19, 2025, 08:07:05 AM ---The European optics are the best but they are heavy. For a low profile on a lightweight rifle I would go with a Leupold Freedom4x12x40 or VX-5HD 3-15x44 depending on how much you ant to spend. The freedom is a good scope for the money and pretty light, I’ve got five of them, have not had a problem with any of them.
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The freedom creedmore model gives you extra dots without all the distraction some scopes have.
Www.Leupold.com
I’ll add this, a lot of guys buy vortex, they seem good but they have thin walls and we’ve seen more hunters with issues with vortex than any other brand!
pickardjw:
SWFA 3-9 is what I went with recently for a lighter, reliable optic. If you want to check one out in person let me know, I’m down in Tacoma.
mburrows:
Im partial to the Zeiss V4, I love that scope for the money.
Nightforce SHV for the money is great as well.
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