Hey Y'all,
I need to upgrade the scope I have on my Howa 1500 .270. Right now I got some run of the mill 3x9x something Bushnell that I got years ago.
I need a scope that has good glass and has very good zoom. I have places where I hunt that I have shots easily over 400 yards. I doubt I'd ever take any that long, but even at 200 yards I would like something much better than a 3x9.
Thanks,
Trapper
Well scopes and binoculars are a true example of the saying you get what you pay for. The best glass is expensive and you can put several thousand into the best rifle scopes. I could not swing that much but still wanted a higher end scope for my 300 WSM. I wound up buying a Zeiss Conquest 4-14. Since then they have changed them some and now offer a 3-15. If I was going to buy today that is the way I would go. I don't think I am a good enough marksman to realize the difference between the Conquest and their Victory lines. Zeiss is one of the top lines of optics.
I don't know what your price range is but I have a leupold vx3 4.5x14 on my 270 and would not trade it for any other scope. 4x is great up close and the 14x will get you out there quite a ways. Also the glass is top notch. I looked at zeiss and Swarovski scopes when I bought it and the Leupold was as clear and light gathering. Another plus is leupold has great customer service.
Zeiss,Leica,Swarovski,would be a good place to start provided money isn't an issue.
Anyone have any experiance with Vortex scopes? I have had several people tell me they really like theirs.
Quote from: gatrapper on October 19, 2013, 11:58:18 AM
Anyone have any experiance with Vortex scopes? I have had several people tell me they really like theirs.
I know several guys running then on their competition rifles. They seem to like them.
I am a Leupold guy myself.
If it's in the budget my first choice would be NightForce and then Swarovski.
Leupold !! :icon_thumright:
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Quote from: vaturkey on October 19, 2013, 07:19:37 PM
Leupold !! :icon_thumright:
I have never had a problem with any of mine. Love them....
go leupold, no regrets
March, Schmidt and Bender, Swarovski, zeiss
Another vote for the leupold vx3 4.5-14. I have one on my 7 mag and have zero complaints. Leupolds are the only scopes that I have on my guns.
Zeiss..I have 4 of them. Excellent product and value.
Gman
Quote from: GSLAM95 on October 19, 2013, 02:07:23 PM
If it's in the budget my first choice would be NightForce and then Swarovski.
Yep!
My first reaction was Swarovski, Nightforce, Zeiss, Leica or the Leupold Mark 4. However, you dont need that level of capability for a gun that you're only going to run out to 400 yards. You're not even realizing the benefits of those scopes at that range.
I'd look at the Leupold vx3 4.5-14 for your application. Clear glass, precise adjustments, great durability and the best warranty in the business.
Do it right once and you'll only have to buy once.