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Post by: MeepDog on January 18, 2024, 07:58:30 AM
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)Vortex Diamondback tactical has parallax adjustment for under $500 and has been put through the rigors of many a youtube review. Very good scope. Backfire tv did a particularly tough set of tests on scopes in that price range and it faired at the top among a couple others. If you specifically want the objective bell to be adjustable youre mostly only going to see lower quality scopes. Side parallax adjustment starts to be seen around the $200+ mark.
Post by: Duckhammer on January 18, 2024, 08:41:10 AM
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Post by: MeepDog on January 21, 2024, 10:36:31 AM
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@Duckhammer that's correct. Adjustable objective and side parallax adjustment are virtually identical, but most of the higher end scopes will have the side parallax because you can operate it while in the shooting position, whereas the adjustable bell you have to get above the rifle and out of the shooting position. They're both good but most of the fancy scopes will be side parallax so if you want the AO specifically then you're gonna be limited to maybe 1/4 of the scopes.
Post by: Duckhammer on January 21, 2024, 10:43:44 AM
Post by: JWBINX on January 21, 2024, 11:20:54 AM
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.
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Good advice!!
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Post by: JWBINX on January 21, 2024, 06:59:48 PM
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.
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Post by: Duckhammer on January 28, 2024, 08:39:30 AM
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
I actually took it back and got a 4-12x40 (30mm tube) Leupold VX. These old eyes needed more zoom! Plus the side focus I think I will be happy with this scope if the cds works as it’s supposed to!
Post by: JakeLand on January 29, 2024, 09:31:35 PM
the CDS works flawlessly and is tits on and I’ve dialed and shot out to 900 yardsI 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
I actually took it back and got a 4-12x40 (30mm tube) Leupold VX. These old eyes needed more zoom! Plus the side focus I think I will be happy with this scope if the cds works as it’s supposed to!