deye243 wrote:trust me Scott if you are cranking up and down 45 plus moa cheap scopes are better left on the shelf .
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bigfellascott wrote:deye243 wrote:trust me Scott if you are cranking up and down 45 plus moa cheap scopes are better left on the shelf .
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That's what I said D most don't bother with that side of things on hunting rifles so no need to pay for the higher quality scopes that are designed to do so with good repeatability.
I'd say the majority of hunters don't even touch their turrets once they are sighted in until such time as they change ammo type etc.
Bosbefok wrote:I vote Leupold. Lifetime warranty and great after sale service would be the reason. They are moderately priced too.
deye243 wrote:Bosbefok wrote:I vote Leupold. Lifetime warranty and great after sale service would be the reason. They are moderately priced too.
not any more over a grand for a vx3 4.5-14x50 they were good at $800 but they are not a good buy at a $1000 and yes I am a loopy fan I used to have 10 of them .
Bosbefok wrote:deye243 wrote:Bosbefok wrote:I vote Leupold. Lifetime warranty and great after sale service would be the reason. They are moderately priced too.
not any more over a grand for a vx3 4.5-14x50 they were good at $800 but they are not a good buy at a $1000 and yes I am a loopy fan I used to have 10 of them .
Get a vx 1 or 2. My bud has a Prostaff 4-12 or 14. I have a vx 1 4-12. Side by side comparison at dusk and the loopy was heaps clearer. The prostaff was very fuzzy. Vx1 is more than enough for a hunting rifle IMO.
bigfellascott wrote:Bosbefok wrote:deye243 wrote:Bosbefok wrote:I vote Leupold. Lifetime warranty and great after sale service would be the reason. They are moderately priced too.
not any more over a grand for a vx3 4.5-14x50 they were good at $800 but they are not a good buy at a $1000 and yes I am a loopy fan I used to have 10 of them .
Get a vx 1 or 2. My bud has a Prostaff 4-12 or 14. I have a vx 1 4-12. Side by side comparison at dusk and the loopy was heaps clearer. The prostaff was very fuzzy. Vx1 is more than enough for a hunting rifle IMO.
Did you focus it for your eyes?
deye243 wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Bosbefok wrote:deye243 wrote:Bosbefok wrote:I vote Leupold. Lifetime warranty and great after sale service would be the reason. They are moderately priced too.
not any more over a grand for a vx3 4.5-14x50 they were good at $800 but they are not a good buy at a $1000 and yes I am a loopy fan I used to have 10 of them .
Get a vx 1 or 2. My bud has a Prostaff 4-12 or 14. I have a vx 1 4-12. Side by side comparison at dusk and the loopy was heaps clearer. The prostaff was very fuzzy. Vx1 is more than enough for a hunting rifle IMO.
Did you focus it for your eyes?
very important thing to do
deye243 wrote:especially when you go up on the power ring
deye243 wrote:mine have I can no longer use my sons rifles without changing focus .
Bosbefok wrote:I hate batteries in anything. I think you need to replace batteries if you have an illuminated reticle? I would say that it is not that important.
sandgroperbill wrote:It depends on what you're hunting, where, from how far and with what.
A big bore for short range would be best served by a low magnification, something small used at range against small targets would benefit from higher magnification, etc.
A very common and popular all rounder is 3-9. If you're going to be hunting a lot in low light, then a larger objective may be useful.
Target work would be best served by a target scope, where as most hunters want something light and "set and forget".
Personally, my go to hunting rifles both wear 3-9, one 40 and the other 42.
Edit: I know you said you plan to hunt mostly during the day, but you'll likely find yourself hunting around dusk, perhaps even spotlighting, so include this in your considerations.