Rifle Scopes Hunting Scope Choice

[Davesnothere]

Got a new Wby Mark V in 6.5 CM.
Two scopes I can use.
Leupold Vx3i 3.5-10 plex
MeoPro 3.5-10 RD BDC 2
Which to mount?

I plan to do a 26 yd zero.

 

[HenryTheAce]

A 26yd zero??

 

[Davesnothere]

Yeppers. 26 yard zero.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | The 26-Yard Hunting Zero

Much has been written on the ideal distance to zero a hunting rifle. There is no best sight-in range for everyone, because the range at which hunters expect to shoot their quarry differs considerably. There is one technique, however, that should allow you to hold your crosshairs on the vitals of...

www.americanhunter.org

 

[Davesnothere]

Well consider we did a 25 meter zero with the M-16.

 

[HenryTheAce]

Gotchya. Never really thought much of applying to a hunting gun. I’ve always just rolled with a 100yd zero and dialed.

 

[spife7980]

Idk, you tell me which one you want to use.

 

[tlear]

No sense in mounting the Meopta with the BDC if you’re not planning on using it.

 

[Davesnothere]

I’ll let you know. The Leupold won’t be here until Tuesday.

 

[Dthomas3523]

All that writing in an article when he could have just typed:

Zero at 100 and figure in your max point blank zero for your intended ranges. In this case, about 1.5mil (ish).

Dial turrets to 1.5 mil for the day, and done.