I just ordered a Seekins Havak PH2 in .300 win mag a few days ago. I have a Zeiss 3-15x42 I was going to put on it. The more I think about it, the less I want to put a scope on it without a turret for elevation. I want to control weight though, that’s why I chose this rifle. I also don’t want to spend $2,000. I’m looking the hardest so far at the Leupold VX3I LRP, and the VX5HD. Looking to stay in a 3-15/4-16 ballpark for magnification. I like the price and reticle options I’ve found on the VX3I. I can find it in FFP with TMR reticle. I like this reticle a lot. But wondered about the difference in turret quality, and glass quality? Also open to recommendations on other options in same price/weight.
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Burris Eliminator
Not sexy, but, for long range HUNTING I don't see how you can beat itComment
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The VX3i LRP is a great optic and will do anything you need it to. Leupold can make you a custom yardage turret via their Custom Shop. I have a VX3 4.5-14x40 on my Wifes 7-08 and it makes for a fantastic rig. My long range rig sports a Mark 4 4-16x50 and honestly the glass in comparable in bothComment
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Meopta !!Comment
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I'd have to say the VX3i LRP, have the scope and cant say enough about the clarity when looking at distanceComment
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Another vote for the LRP
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Swarovski Z3 4-12 BT Plex or BT 4w reticle. They're like 12oz scopes. That's what I replaced a 37oz scope on my hunting rifle with. Found a demo'd unit on eurooptic that was $800 shipped to me with rings.
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Originally posted by bk_tradguy88 View Post
The VX5 is going to be a noticeable improvement in glass quality over the VX3i. Can’t speak for the turrets.
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Take a look at athlon line, I personally have a Cronus and hear great things on the ETR line.Comment
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I have a lightly used VX-7L in 3.5-14x56 LR I'd sell. If you're interested shoot me a PM.
Otherwise, I'd also vote VX-5HDComment
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I have a Burris XTR II for sale. It’s on my Savage for sale post. First focal plain and MOA reticle.
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Depends on how much of an oz counter you are. Also if you want ffp or sfp.
Im a leupold fan but if you dial alot they can be iffy. I love my mark5 hd's but sounds like they are outa your price range. They are one of the only leupolds I trust to track. I own 4 of them and havent let me down. I dial alot though and are hard on my gear.
I would look
Zeiss v4
Nightforce shv or nxs
Meopta optika6
Maven rs3
Bushnell lrts or lrhs
SWFA
Just FYI redhawkrifle has a bunch of demo zeiss v4's and NF on sale. Pretty descent price...Last edited by OSU Fisher; 12-09-2019, 08:13 PM.Comment
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Meopta/Burris/vx7/athlon are all too heavy, but glad to hear some good on the Vac3I LRP. Sounds like a hard time going wrong between it and the VX5HD. I’ve had a couple of other VX3 scopes, just not that one; but would really like to put my hands on a VX5HD to try one out.Comment
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Originally posted by OSU Fisher View Post
I just don’t want to break the bank on this rifle. The last scope I bought was a Vortex Razor HD Gen 2, and though it was awesome, it was HEAVY. I don’t want to go over 21-22 oz, and under that would be ok. I really thought the nightforce SHV line would be nice, but they are closer to 30 oz.
I really like FFP, but if I have to to be in weight range for this I will go SFP.Comment
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