Post by: Tman1966 on November 18, 2020, 03:05:54 PM
So question: Are FFP scopes worth the extra $$ and weight, or will SFP scopes--maybe with a good BDC reticle--do just as good a job for less money for my scenario? Wondering if anyone reading this has used both and what your reaction would be?
And... I know this opens a can of worms, but happy to get recommendations. I've been looking at Leupold and Vortex scopes.
Thanks in advance.
TMAN
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 18, 2020, 03:15:11 PM
Leupold, Vortex are both good options. Price range is important though because you don't want to cheap out on a scope either.
Post by: highside74 on November 18, 2020, 03:16:54 PM
Post by: highside74 on November 18, 2020, 03:21:15 PM
Post by: Stein on November 18, 2020, 03:50:02 PM
If your budget is lower, a Diamondback will do just fine as well.
I can’t see any substantial benefit of more money in a ffp for 300 yards.
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Post by: dmoua on November 19, 2020, 10:01:15 AM
Post by: konradcountry on November 22, 2020, 06:41:21 AM
I would get a 3x9 and know your hold marks at max zoom.
With a 200 yard zero you won't be in a situation where you have to dope at 6x or whatever.
Most of the time you just aim and fire with any magnification. If it is a long shot then go max.
Post by: The Big Game Hunter on December 01, 2020, 09:48:22 AM
VX5HD, zero at 200 and call it good. Unless you have extra money to spend, something in the 500-800 range is going to be great.I agree 100%. The Leupold VX-5 is a great scope and is what I hunt with personally. Zero at 100 or 200 yards and get a CDS for the exact load you hunt with. I've actually shot out to 550 yards with mine with excellent results. Learn more below.
If your budget is lower, a Diamondback will do just fine as well.
I can’t see any substantial benefit of more money in a ffp for 300 yards.
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https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/leupold-vx-5hd/
If you want something a little cheaper, the Leupold VX-3i is another good option and Leupold also makes a version of that scope with a CDS. That's what I hunted with before I got the VX-5 and it's also an excellent scope.
Both are second focal plane scopes.
Post by: birddogdad on December 01, 2020, 10:23:27 AM
Hi. Relative newbie here with a question I suspect might have been covered... but I cannot find any threads. I recently purchased a Henry Long Ranger and am now looking for a scope. I will likely be using this for deer and maybe elk (WA state) and hog (Texas) hunting, with shots probably within a 100-300 yard range max. I doubt I'll be shooting beyond that range anytime in the near future.
So question: Are FFP scopes worth the extra $$ and weight, or will SFP scopes--maybe with a good BDC reticle--do just as good a job for less money for my scenario? Wondering if anyone reading this has used both and what your reaction would be?
And... I know this opens a can of worms, but happy to get recommendations. I've been looking at Leupold and Vortex scopes.
Thanks in advance.
TMAN
if you are shooting just to 300yds, zero at 200 and you will be within inches at 100/300. scope adjustments would be moot and full crosshairs are all you need for all magnifications pretty much ( SFP)
Post by: Alchase on December 01, 2020, 11:06:10 AM
(knowing the .308 or the 6.5 CM are both capable of much longer shooting)
I would go SFP Leopold VX5 with CDS or a Steiner P4Xi 1-4x24 or P5Xi 1-5x24.
I am not a Vortex Fan. I have seen more problems with Vortex variable scopes then almost all brands combined.
For that reason, I have not owned one.
Post by: MeatMissile on January 10, 2021, 09:50:42 PM
3-9x40.