Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

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Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by Deepwater » 16 Jul 2017, 12:43 pm

Gday all , just joined up and read many of the posts re scopes (some hilarious ).

Will be purchasing a Voere 6.5x55 soon and would appreciate any advice on scopes to suit. My budget is $500-1200 for the scope.

Most hunting will be deer/goats/pigs in hilly - lightly forested country. Most shooting wil be less than 200m. No spotlighting. Rifle will be carried on shoulder or on a trail bike.

I like the old 4A type reticle.

Im thinking a 3-9x42 would do. All metal construction if possible.

Thanks in advance ,
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Re: Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by albat » 16 Jul 2017, 7:15 pm

Ive been procrastinating on a scope for my tikka t3x 308 going to be used in similar circumstances to what you described im going to go a leupold vxr 2-7x 33 firedot reticule check them out the firedot is awesome for low light and drawing your eye to the target quickly and as with all leupolds they are incredibly light weight which is a bonus in the terrain you are talking about 2 x7 is plenty for the ranges mentioned if you have good glass
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Re: Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by scotty87 » 16 Jul 2017, 8:18 pm

Have a look at the meopta meopro scopes, I've been eyeing them off for a while for my 9.3x62, have read alot of good things about the meostar scopes, next price point up.

https://magnumsports.com.au/255/278/meopta-optics/meopro-series/meopta-meopro-3-5-10x44-4c-ret.html
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Re: Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by Deepwater » 17 Jul 2017, 9:44 am

Thanks albat / scotty ,
I'll probaly go with a 4A reticle simply cos its what im used to (25yrs ago).
The Meopta looks the goods , but im open to other suggestions as well.
Kahles , Swarovski ? , Ziess ?
Does Leupold or Burris make a good strong scope thats all metal construction ?
I'd like a robust scope with good clarity.
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Re: Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by Gwion » 17 Jul 2017, 1:22 pm

Id be looking at a 2-10x. The 6.5x55 Iv capable out a fair way, even if you mostly use it closer, 10 max will give some legs and the 2 min will allow for close and forested work.
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Re: Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by southwest shooter » 17 Jul 2017, 4:46 pm

Something in the vortex line of scopes would be fine .
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Re: Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by Gwion » 18 Jul 2017, 10:16 am

http://www.opticsplanet.com/steiner-2-1 ... scope.html

Probably cost about $1000 by the time you get it home.
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Re: Scope for Voere 2155 6.5x55

Post by snag » 18 Jul 2017, 8:32 pm

Hey Deepwater,
I do the same sort of shooting as you and have Leupold VX-1 3-9x40 on my 6.5x55 and 25/06 and they work just fine. Only thing is they don't come in A4 reticle but I find the duplex to be a good hunting reticle. I've got a VX-1 4-12 wide duplex on my .223 that works well too. Good glass for the dollars I reckon. Food for thought.

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