Gonna buy a new scope

[Blitz]

What about this one?

https://www.opticsplanet.com/meopta-meopro-optika6-3-18x56mm-rifle-scope.html?_iv_parent-maximum-magnification=18-x,12-x&_iv_parent-objective-lens-diameter=range-50-59-mm

[Javelin]

So am also trying to get bang for my buck. Is there a reason not to consider the Vortex scopes? I have their binos and love them.

yes vortex sucks.

[dphillips62]

https://www.eurooptic.com/Zeiss-CONQUEST-V4-1-4x24-ZQAR-Illum-Reticle-62-Ext-Elevation-Turret-Locking-Sing.aspx?utm_source=Site+Subscribers&utm_campaign=bc74577a63-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_17_03_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_dde3ccfa21-bc74577a63-158666337

over 50% off

[Blitz]

https://www.eurooptic.com/Zeiss-CONQ...7a63-158666337
over 50% off

Have to go with opticsplanet since that is where the gift certificate is from.

[TxAg]

I was looking at those this morning. Also did a little reading. Not familiar with this brand. Some are saying the quality is better than Leupold in several instances.

I like the Meopro 3-9x40 with BDC reticle

[eaglegolfj]

Leupold makes some nice products don't get me wrong. But I know for a fact that the vortex warranty can not be beat. I bought a refurbished from opticsplanet. After finding it was messed up, I sent it to vortex for warranty work. I Called them a week later and they said it was jacked. So the guy I talked to said they were going to send me a brand new one, which they did. Also very clear glass on my vortex. JM2c

[BobbyJoe]

yes vortex sucks.

Why?

[Blitz]

I am interested as well. There are a lot of good reviews on the vortex scopes. I have a friend who swears by Leupold brand. I am new to the rifle scope market so I am keeping an open mind. I do have a budget mind you but will still spend a little coin. I once purchased a $800 camera lens for my canon because I knew it was that good so I understand the importance of good glass.

So at this point, I am looking at the following.

Nikon
Leupold
Vortex
Meopta

Not in any particular order. If I place my order today, I will save an additional 10% at opticsplanet.

[Mike D]

I am interested as well. There are a lot of good reviews on the vortex scopes. I have a friend who swears by Leupold brand. I am new to the rifle scope market so I am keeping an open mind. I do have a budget mind you but will still spend a little coin. I once purchased a $800 camera lens for my canon because I knew it was that good so I understand the importance of good glass.

So at this point, I am looking at the following.

Nikon
Leupold
Vortex
Meopta

Not in any particular order. If I place my order today, I will save an additional 10% at opticsplanet.

Until you get to the Razor line of scopes in Vortex the glass and coatings are inferior. As to their warranty they do what they say but all major scope manufacturers have a similar policy.

Of those on your list I would stick to Leupold and Meopta. I have no personal experience with Meopta so I can’t speak from experience but I have owned several Vortex scopes and I do own a lot of Leupold scopes. On the very rare occasion I have had to use Leupold’s warranty they have stood behind it 100%. Vortex has as well but I’ve owned way less Vortex but used their warranty on every scope I have owned. I’d rather have a product that never used warranty over one that has a good warranty but gets used a lot. It’s a major PITA to have a gun set up and shooting well only to have to pull it back apart to send a scope in for a warranty issue.


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[Blitz]

Until you get to the Razor line of scopes in Vortex the glass and coatings are inferior. As to their warranty they do what they say but all major scope manufacturers have a similar policy.

Of those on your list I would stick to Leupold and Meopta. I have no personal experience with Meopta so I can’t speak from experience but I have owned several Vortex scopes and I do own a lot of Leupold scopes. On the very rare occasion I have had to use Leupold’s warranty they have stood behind it 100%. Vortex has as well but I’ve owned way less Vortex but used their warranty on every scope I have owned. I’d rather have a product that never used warranty over one that has a good warranty but gets used a lot. It’s a major PITA to have a gun set up and shooting well only to have to pull it back apart to send a scope in for a warranty issue.


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I have it narrowed down to (1) of these 2 scopes then

https://www.opticsplanet.com/compare/v-742452-1384320-v-1273178-4866464

[TxAg]

I have it narrowed down to (1) of these 2 scopes then

https://www.opticsplanet.com/compare...273178-4866464

How far do you plan on shooting. For normal hunting I would snag that Leupold

[Blitz]

How far do you plan on shooting. For normal hunting I would snag that Leupold

Up to 200 yards probably.

But I wanted the extra magnification. Just to have it.

[bmac]

I have it narrowed down to (1) of these 2 scopes then

https://www.opticsplanet.com/compare...273178-4866464

31oz on a Meopta would be a hard pass for me as the Leupold is 16.5. That's almost 2# on a hunting rig. Also when scopes have a wide zoom (6x) range cheaper optics start to show in distortion. 4.5-27 will be a tell tale sign as you will have a sweet spot but neither full zoom or full open will be as sharp as you will want and eye relief can be tricky.

[Blitz]

31oz on a Meopta would be a hard pass for me as the Leupold is 16.5. That's almost 2# on a hunting rig. Also when scopes have a wide zoom (6x) range cheaper optics start to show in distortion. 4.5-27 will be a tell tale sign as you will have a sweet spot but neither full zoom or full open will be as sharp as you will want and eye relief can be tricky.

I can understand on the far zoom part. But on the wide open I'm not sure. Camera lenses tend to be fairly crisp on wide open zooms as they let in the most light.

It's so tough trying to shop online without actually holding these scopes in my hand lol.

The weight of the scope is such a non-issue for me. I hear people talk about this stuff all the time but when you are stationary, what does it matter?

[TxAg]

What gun/cartridge is this scope going on?