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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 12, 2012, 09:04:32 PM

Title: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 12, 2012, 09:04:32 PM: So i have 550 dollars to bass pro shop. I am looking at a leupold scope for my ruger M77 mk II in 300 win. I have a bushnell elite 3200 3x9 on it right now. I was looking at a VX-3L 4.5x14x50 with the B&C reticle, or the 3.5x10x50 cds. Or maybe the duplex reticle.

Looking for opinions. I think i have asked a question about scopes before, but now i have the money. And i am ready to pull the trigger.
Title: Re: Torn on wich scope to buy...
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 12, 2012, 09:08:54 PM: If you are planning on shooting at the extended ranges the cds is much better. The b&c works well but not as well as the cds when matched with you gun. My all time fave is the 4.5-14.
Title: Re: Torn on wich scope to buy...
Post by: addicted on April 12, 2012, 09:11:53 PM: Alright, just skimmed through their website.

You are getting close to buying a Sworovski Z3 and you already have enough for the zeiss conquest line. You are also well into being able to buy the top end Nikon monarchs. Anyone considering a lupy should look at the nikons. Any of these would be my choise from bass pro shops lol.

BUT out of the ones you chose, I would probably go with the CDS lupy for long range and mount it as low as possible for maximum accuracy/cheek weld and hope I dont have to use their warranty like everyone else does lol.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 12, 2012, 09:19:36 PM: I gave away or sold the last 4 nikons I have had. Only scopes I have ever had fail :tup: I think he is just fine with the leupold :chuckle:
Title: Re: Torn on wich scope to buy...
Post by: kentrek on April 12, 2012, 09:38:05 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on April 12, 2012, 09:08:54 PM
If you are planning on shooting at the extended ranges the cds is much better. The b&c works well but not as well as the cds when matched with you gun. My all time fave is the 4.5-14.

:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: even if you don't plan on shooting past 400 i would still suggest the cds :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 12, 2012, 09:52:39 PM: The CDS is what i was planning on buying but i was looking to see if someone had a better opinion than the one i had in my head. I don't reload. I just don't make the time to do it. I can shoot reliably to 400 with my 3x9 right now and i am comfortable shooting that distance but i want better glass. And maybe to extend my range to 500. I am comfortable with my 300 and i have shot it alot. I wish i had a little crisper trigger pull, but i love that gun.
Probably going with the 3.5x10, or the 4.5x14 VX-3L.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 12, 2012, 10:13:05 PM: Anybody ever use the Vortex scopes???
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 13, 2012, 04:24:26 PM: SO now i am looking at the Zeiss, Nikon Monarch and the leupold. I like the conquest with the z600, and z800 reticles. Man reading reviews makes the zeiss sound like the best option. But i like the american company and having leupold close.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: addicted on April 13, 2012, 11:26:02 PM: Quote from: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 13, 2012, 04:24:26 PM
SO now i am looking at the Zeiss, Nikon Monarch and the leupold. I like the conquest with the z600, and z800 reticles. Man reading reviews makes the zeiss sound like the best option. But i like the american company and having leupold close.

I heard a rumor. reall a rumor, that zeiss contracted lupy to put together the conquests. Buy the zeiss, if you dont like it, send it back to bass pro and get something else.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: Deep Forks on April 14, 2012, 01:41:09 AM: Take a look at the Vortex Viper HS-LR 4x16x44 bdc reticle with elevation and windage turrets. I have one on a 300rum and it is fantastic. Their warranty's are as good as any in the industry. vortexoptics.com

If not a Vortex then a Zeiss Conquest would be my next choice. :twocents: JMHO
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: addicted on April 14, 2012, 04:44:24 AM: definatly write down a list of them and go intot he store for a hands on comparison. There are also the trijicon accupoint scopes in there as well, another bulletproof scope.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 15, 2012, 09:45:10 PM: Pulled the trigger last night on the Leupold VX-3L 3.5x10x50 with the duplex reticle. I was looking at the CDS and the B&C but i wanted to save the choice for later. I can always pay to change the reticle later. Hope to get it mounted next week. It was 699 from bass pro shop. I had 700 in gift cards so i paid 20 out of pocket for shipping. No tax.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 17, 2012, 01:58:43 PM: Leupold with the CDS... I have a Bushnell elite 3200 right now, and the cheapest leupy I have is better than that piece of garbage.

Any leupy, even the cheap ones, are just awesome.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: JohnVH on May 17, 2012, 02:09:27 PM: I have the Lupy VX3L 4.5-14x50 CDS, LOVE it
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: Bofire on May 18, 2012, 11:20:19 AM: :) I like the Leupolds, I got rid of the 4.5X14s I had, and now use 3.5X10 on everything. I traded for a couple of the 3.5s using the 4.5 as trade stock!!
I prefer having the lower 3.5X over have the 14X I never used the 14 power and find 10 perfectly good. Most of mine are 40mm I do have one 50mm and I do not think it helps any.
I have been using Leupolds for 50 years, Have never had a problem of any kind.
Carl
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: bullcanyon on May 18, 2012, 11:25:36 AM: Buy a 40mm. Not enough gain with the 50mm.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 18, 2012, 11:30:08 AM: The 50mm probably won't make any difference unless you get the 30mm (or larger) tubes, not the 1" tubes.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: JohnVH on May 18, 2012, 11:48:40 AM: the 50mm definately helps, but the only time it helps is in lower light conditions. During the day you probably wont notice.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 18, 2012, 11:55:38 AM: I will always go Leupy myself. :tup: That being said, I have never used or tested the Bushnell Elite Series. :dunno:
Title: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: JohnVH on May 18, 2012, 12:02:44 PM: I have a bushnell elite 4-14. It's a nice scope. Bright and sharp.

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Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: thinkingman on May 19, 2012, 11:54:34 AM: Bushnell Elite 4200 and 6500 absolutely rock the Leupies for the same money.
Having a 6.5x erector gives you a calling scope and reach-out-and-touch-them scope in the same package.
FYI a 30mm tube only provides a greater range of adjustment, not light.
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: rasbo on May 19, 2012, 12:13:47 PM: man I dont know how I got away with a 4power fixed or 3x9x40 all my life... :chuckle: only one time did I wish I had the 50mm, I could see this great blacktail buck with my binos and the size of his rack,but could not see him through my scope,just not enough light...the leupold is the way I would go for the money,a friend has the bushnell and he loves that..look through a few and decide... :tup:
Title: Re: Torn on which scope to buy...
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 20, 2012, 08:45:42 PM: I already have the scope here at home.

There is just something about being able to get it fixed or replaced right now.

Thanks for all the replies.