Rifle Scopes Ultimate long range hunting scope?
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I have an AMG and it has done well for me in this role. It isn’t what I would consider compact though it is a lighter weight option.. The other options mentioned probably fit your requirements better in relation to compactness. Also the Mark 5 3.6-18 would be good in this role if they have a reticle you like?
Have you checked out Mueller?
Just make sure its the Made in Japan one, though the Chinese track well apparently.
Just make sure its the Made in Japan one, though the Chinese track well apparently.
Me and pharmer just ordered the new model. It tracks like an Indian after his last meal!
Since you didn't give a budget......let me spend your money wisely.
March F 3-24x52
Tangent Theta TT315M 3-15x50
S&B PMII 3-20x50US or 5-20x50US
While I absolutely LOVE my ZCO 4-20x50, it is a bit heavier than others.
March F 3-24x52
Tangent Theta TT315M 3-15x50
S&B PMII 3-20x50US or 5-20x50US
While I absolutely LOVE my ZCO 4-20x50, it is a bit heavier than others.
Indeed they are!
+1 on the March. I'm looking for a similar long range scope. For a little less money the EOTech Vudu 5-25x50 is one to look at if you can deal with the 5x low end. I just picked one up and am very impressed. Also have a Brownells MPO 3-18x50 on order. I'm more curious about this one after seeing Ilya's review.
Burris 4.5-14x42 is what is on my .308, Thinking of going up to a 20 magnification on my new 300 win mag.
what is long range to you and what are you hunting? Long range prairie dogs might require more X’s than an elk.
right now I’m loving my S&B PMII 10x42 fixed and my Premier Light Tactical 3-15x50. Still holding my breath waiting on the TT 315 Hunter to be released....
I deer hunt mostly. But I also shoot steel out to 1000 at times. I’m kind of getting fixated on the gunwerks Leopold 5x25 moa reticle
ZCO 4-20 and Kahles 3-18 bar none best hunting scopes period. Light no but seriously what’s 10-16 ounces for the best glass and rock solid performance. Have 2 kahles ans 1 zco and any future hunting scopes will be ZCO4-20. Perfect in every way. If too heavy use titanium action and proof barrel ?
What about the Nightforce options? NX8? I too am searching for the ultimate hunting scope.
I'm on the search as well. My main criteria are as follows:
1. Minimum 15x on the high end mag, ideally 15 to 18x
2. Reliable tracking and zero stop
3. Glass quality- currently running XTRII, glass is ok but have looked thru better, these were just in my budget at the time.
4. Capped or locking windage turrets. I've never dialed for wind in a hunting situation. If its a long shot and too windy, I wouldn't take the shot on a live animal.
I'm heavily leaning towards the Leupold MK5 3.6-18x, also interested in the NF SHV 4-14 F1 or a bushnell DMRII.
1. Minimum 15x on the high end mag, ideally 15 to 18x
2. Reliable tracking and zero stop
3. Glass quality- currently running XTRII, glass is ok but have looked thru better, these were just in my budget at the time.
4. Capped or locking windage turrets. I've never dialed for wind in a hunting situation. If its a long shot and too windy, I wouldn't take the shot on a live animal.
I'm heavily leaning towards the Leupold MK5 3.6-18x, also interested in the NF SHV 4-14 F1 or a bushnell DMRII.
Does it have locking or capped windage turrets?
Vx5HD or Vx6HD if you’re ok with dialing and second focal plane... awesome and light and cheaper than the Mark 5. Still has locking elevation and zero stop.
I haven’t done a box test or anything formal. But it’s killed coyotes for me when dialed out and when dialed back in ??
. I know that’s not much help.
Another to look at is Leica Magnus 2.4 x 16 56mm. Iirc, about 27 oz. Superb glass.
I jumped on the Bushnell DMRii and Kestrel deal from camerlandny.... way too good for me to pass up!
I hunt with AI and desert tech. So adding a little more weight not a prob.
I know I'm going to hear about it for my recommendation but you might consider a US Optics B-17. I have one with an H102 reticle and internal level. The glass is great and the turrets are very repeatable and solid. I like mine but I haven't owned any of the others discussed here so I cannot compare it to anything.
If it helps, I have created a spreadsheet and Zipped it and also included a PDF of the spreadsheet, if you don't have Excel, of most of the scopes discussed here.
Edit: I added the H102 sentence.
If it helps, I have created a spreadsheet and Zipped it and also included a PDF of the spreadsheet, if you don't have Excel, of most of the scopes discussed here.
Edit: I added the H102 sentence.
I just struggled with this. Ideally I wouldve gotten the TT 315 if not for the price (and if they had the Gen 3 XR, I may have sold a kidney to get it). Same boat w/ the ZCO (but that is heavier than I'd prefer). It came down to a Kahles318 & NF 4-16. The NF won out for me as optically they were about even (albeit each had higher and lower points), but the low profile locking turret pushed me towards the NF.
I think I'm gonna save for the 4-16 atacr for next year. It seems to be one of the top options.
Another vote for the Swarovski z8i 2.3-18x56
3-15 Minox ZP5
Any of the upper-end brands, with the edition of a clip-on thermal.
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