Guys, I need some advice on this one. The scope will be mounted on a Ruger No.1 300H&H for hunting. Most shots will be less than 150yd with the possibility of an occasional max 300yd shot. I am going to look at a used S&B Summit 2.5-10x40 locally for about $1,100. The Leica 2.5-10x42 demos can be found online for $1,100 but doubt I will be able to look at one in person.
The specs. are pretty close with a few differences. The S&B is slightly heavier and longer than the Leica. I don't know that I care for the S&B #8 reticle on paper. I will have a better idea after seeing it in person. On the other hand I don't think it really matters. I don't see myself using it for holdovers.
S&B
Tube: 1"
F.O.V. 43.3'-11.7'
Weight: 17.14 oz
Length: 13.28"
Eye
Relief: 3.9"
Reticles #8
Warranty ??
Leica
Tube: 30mm
F.O.V. 47.6'-12.8'
Weight: 16.6 oz
Length: 12.9"
Eye
Relief: 3.94"
Reticles Plex, 4A
Warranty ??
I have never owned either brand. Does anyone have experience with either of these two scopes? Reliabilty? Likes / Dislikes?
The specs. are pretty close with a few differences. The S&B is slightly heavier and longer than the Leica. I don't know that I care for the S&B #8 reticle on paper. I will have a better idea after seeing it in person. On the other hand I don't think it really matters. I don't see myself using it for holdovers.
S&B
Tube: 1"
F.O.V. 43.3'-11.7'
Weight: 17.14 oz
Length: 13.28"
Eye
Relief: 3.9"
Reticles #8
Warranty ??
Leica
Tube: 30mm
F.O.V. 47.6'-12.8'
Weight: 16.6 oz
Length: 12.9"
Eye
Relief: 3.94"
Reticles Plex, 4A
Warranty ??
I have never owned either brand. Does anyone have experience with either of these two scopes? Reliabilty? Likes / Dislikes?