mchughcb wrote:For stalking the best is a 1-6 or a 1.5-6. People find out the hard way you can still hit a target at 100m with a 1.5X and you can still hit a sambar at 200m with 6X. If you got time for a 12 or 15X you aren't stalking anymore then you can choose whatever you like.
TassieTiger wrote:I have a z5 5-25 and a friend has the 3-18.
Hindsight, I’d happily give up the extra x 7 top end for the x2 bottom end. In my worthless opinion, a z5 3-18 is the perfect (or close to it) do it all scope.
That being said, I have a 4.5-14 on my main carry rifle and I’ve not really had concern re close shots, as all of the shots at deer are stalks...
animalpest wrote:I personally like the Leupold 3-15 scope. You certainly dont need more that 15x for longer shots at big animals.
while minimum magnification is very important for close range shooting, so too is the ability to get it on target quickly. For that, you need a scope that is a bit forgiving in placement of your eye. That to me is the deal maker.
TassieTiger wrote:mchughcb wrote:For stalking the best is a 1-6 or a 1.5-6. People find out the hard way you can still hit a target at 100m with a 1.5X and you can still hit a sambar at 200m with 6X. If you got time for a 12 or 15X you aren't stalking anymore then you can choose whatever you like.
But Mc, what size target can you realistically hit consistently with 1.5 ?
If I’m stalking a deer, I’m trying to get to a place 200-300m without it knowing I’m there - at which point a 15x allows me to hit the 4 inch vitals target 9 times out of 10. A 1.5-6 is not going to work for me, in those situations...
Wodez wrote:What’s your thoughts on the ballistic turrets?
I am concerned they don’t lock. Have you ever accidentally bumped them off zero? And I have heard you only get 1 revolution if you have the zero stop installed.
Wodez wrote:TassieTiger wrote:I have a z5 5-25 and a friend has the 3-18.
Hindsight, I’d happily give up the extra x 7 top end for the x2 bottom end. In my worthless opinion, a z5 3-18 is the perfect (or close to it) do it all scope.
That being said, I have a 4.5-14 on my main carry rifle and I’ve not really had concern re close shots, as all of the shots at deer are stalks...
What’s your thoughts on the ballistic turrets?
I am concerned they don’t lock. Have you ever accidentally bumped them off zero? And I have heard you only get 1 revolution if you have the zero stop installed.
mchughcb wrote:TassieTiger wrote:mchughcb wrote:For stalking the best is a 1-6 or a 1.5-6. People find out the hard way you can still hit a target at 100m with a 1.5X and you can still hit a sambar at 200m with 6X. If you got time for a 12 or 15X you aren't stalking anymore then you can choose whatever you like.
But Mc, what size target can you realistically hit consistently with 1.5 ?
If I’m stalking a deer, I’m trying to get to a place 200-300m without it knowing I’m there - at which point a 15x allows me to hit the 4 inch vitals target 9 times out of 10. A 1.5-6 is not going to work for me, in those situations...
If you are stalking open semi woodland, or paddocks go for it. With 1.5X I'd be comfortable with a shot up to 150m but at that range you should be seeing them first and have time to wind up to 6X which I've done many times.
marksman wrote:l have used a leupold vx3L 4.5-14x50 for stalking and dropping deer out to 350 for years but l think it is as said more about what you get used to
Ziege wrote:Wodez wrote:What’s your thoughts on the ballistic turrets?
I am concerned they don’t lock. Have you ever accidentally bumped them off zero? And I have heard you only get 1 revolution if you have the zero stop installed.
I have 0 scopes with what I consider target turrets. they do and will be moved inadvertently and its always at the worst possible time, nothing like shouldering a gun only to shoot 2' to the side of the desired target or too high or too low, and doesn't matter how careful you are, if you are with others (especially on the back of the ute with a spotty) all it takes is an elbow or something to brush on it and you're out enough clicks to miss a fox at 300m. so yeah not a fan, why give yourself yet another pain in the ass thing to have to consider while stalking an animal where you are already preoccupied with wind, noise, terrain, other animals giving you away etc.
marksman wrote:l have used a leupold vx3L 4.5-14x50 for stalking and dropping deer out to 350 for years but l think it is as said more about what you get used to
Wodez wrote:marksman wrote:l have used a leupold vx3L 4.5-14x50 for stalking and dropping deer out to 350 for years but l think it is as said more about what you get used to
My main concern is the 4 power bottom end and if it’s much harder to acquire a close target compared to a 3 power.