Before I call Camera Land or Euro Optic, I figured I'd ask here... I'm (somewhat unexpectedly) putting together a new rifle. Naturally, it needs an optic. I'm just not well versed enough in what's out there and wanted to make sure I'm not missing options worthy of consideration.
To that end, I don't really wanna throw an MPO or XTR3 on top IF I can help it. In a perfect world, Leupold would make the VX6HD in mil/mil (and it would be mechanically solid) - the 3-18x44 model seems a pretty nice mix of features otherwise. Other options I've looked at include the Razor HD LHT (I'm so-so on the reticle), Trijicon (a couple Credo variants), SIG W5 3-15 (a bit chunky) and a bunch more than were so far out in terms of weight, reticle, whatever that I don't mention them.
I'm not a scope snob (what a rabbit hole that'll be if the day comes...), so the level of optical quality required is "comfortable." I expect it to log a lot of time on the range and the shooter to spend a fair amount of time behind it. The reticle should be conducive to shooting precisely - paper and hide.
- Platform: bolt-gun
- Cartridge: 6.5 CM, 6.8 SPC (more to follow)
- Use: shooting at the range with my son (by my son) and toting about for hunting (also by or with my son)
- Typical Conditions: daylight, perhaps some low light (i.e. legal shooting light for game)
- Typical Distance: 0-300 yds (will stretch further, of course)
- Specs: 24 ounces or less, with less being preferable. Not more than 4x on the low end, not less than 10x on the top. Mils. Locking windage.
- Price: less than $2000 would be preferable
To that end, I don't really wanna throw an MPO or XTR3 on top IF I can help it. In a perfect world, Leupold would make the VX6HD in mil/mil (and it would be mechanically solid) - the 3-18x44 model seems a pretty nice mix of features otherwise. Other options I've looked at include the Razor HD LHT (I'm so-so on the reticle), Trijicon (a couple Credo variants), SIG W5 3-15 (a bit chunky) and a bunch more than were so far out in terms of weight, reticle, whatever that I don't mention them.
I'm not a scope snob (what a rabbit hole that'll be if the day comes...), so the level of optical quality required is "comfortable." I expect it to log a lot of time on the range and the shooter to spend a fair amount of time behind it. The reticle should be conducive to shooting precisely - paper and hide.