Rifle Scopes Looking for a hunting scope

[CowboyBart]

I am looking for a hunting scope for a 6.5 WSM built on a Savage action. I want to keep the scope weight down, as the PacNor barrel was ordered to keep the rifle light. Looking at Burris Sig Select and Leupold VX3 lines in the 3-9 or 3.5-10 magnification range. I could live with a 12-14X on the top end but if I get a PA/AO scope the weight goes up. I do want some type of ranging reticle (mil dot is OK). I'd like to keep my $$ in the U.S. but will consider all but Chinese/Phillipino scopes.
Let me know what is out there.

PS: This will replace my older Vari-X III 3.5-10x40 (non AO). What is the old Leupy worth on the used market??

 

[hesco]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

why not just keep the old lupy, you can have a different reticle installed

 

[overgunned]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

Agreed. You already have the right scope. Change the reticle, if you wish....

 

[juliomorris]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

I only buy Burris or Pentax for my hunting rifles. They have very good glass and IMO are the toughest. My 7-08 rides on my 4 wheeler year round and has only had to be rezeroed once in 5 or 6 years but it gets checked frequently. I also own several of the pentax pioneers and they were made by burris for pentax. They are just as tough. I have owned just about every make at one time or another but always had to rezero at least 1 or twice a year. Now mine do get bounced around in the truck or on the 4 wheeler. Now my target/bench rifles are different I seem to collect scopes for them I have 1 NF, 2 Leupolds,2 weavers, Menace and it goes on and on. Night force does have the best glass but that one is on my wifes bench gun. That was the only way I could spend that much on a scope.

 

[CowboyBart]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

It seems that my Leupy is 2 years too old for a reticle upgrade.

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

Zeiss Conquest. I know from first hand experience they can take a lickin'.

 

[Scott H]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

Lupy 3.5 x 10 with bdc recticle

 

[Graham]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CowboyBart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the old Leupy worth on the used market?</div></div>Probably more than a new one.

Seriously, though, how can anyone who knows anything about it give you advice about a hunting scope when he doesn't know what kind of hunting, where, or how the hunting will be done?

 

[NY700]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

based on the magnification range your mentioning what about the new weaver 3x-10x its rather compact and light and its mil/mil. good glass and at $400 its a good value, and if the discount code is still good at $300 great value.

 

[CowboyBart]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

I will be hunting antelope and deer mainly. Hilly but few trees. 2-400 yds. Occasionally elk in non-grizzly area. When I go after elk in grizzly country I take a 358 Norma.

 

[CowboyBart]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

Weaver Grand Slam?? Or a different model??
The conquest only comes in Duplex, correct??

 

[Mike Stolfus]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

Have you looked at this one?
http://greybullprecision.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=5

 

[savage110]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Zeiss Conquest. I know from first hand experience they can take a lickin'.
</div></div>+1

 

[mtstcon]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

CB,
The Zeiss Conquest 3x9x50 comes in any of these- Rapid Z, Mil dot, #4, (post) or Z plex (Duplex).

 

[tansinator]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

Zeiss Conquest...Check with Doug at CameralandNY

 

[NY700]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

cowboy, the weaver tactical is based on the grand slam, Lowlight just finished his review of it and it on the main page
midway exclusive http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=598484

the zeiss certainly has better glass but for what your doing and if the snipers hide discount is still available for $299 its a great scope

 

[powell]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

If you are wanting the 12x on the high end the Burris Sig 3-12x44 is a tough one to beat. Light weight and can be mounted low. They only offer it in their balistic plex but I know they offer retical changes.

 

[AK10mm]

Re: Looking for a hunting scope

Sightron,good glass,great warranty if you ever need it.Made in Japan.No CHICOM parts or Phillipino labor.