the new f-class is nearly finished, so it's time to get some glass. cannot afford the real expensive ones
so it's basically down to: leupy vx3 6.5-20x50
weaver target 24x
bushnell 6500 4.5-30x50
has anyone used any of these out to the 1000yd mark with reliability in tracking?
any comments would be apreciated thank you
time to choose but what?
- damien couper
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Re: time to choose but what?
one word vortex
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- native hunter
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Re: time to choose but what?
With a high magnification fixed power ,the mirage will kill you.!!
Try a variable,Vortex comes to mind.
Regards
Try a variable,Vortex comes to mind.
Regards
- Ackley Improved
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Re: time to choose but what?
save longer and get the Nightforce 12-42 BR model..... you'll be happier in the long run!
Cheers
Cheers
- macca
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Re: time to choose but what?
Ditto.Ackley Improved wrote:save longer and get the Nightforce 12-42 BR model..... you'll be happier in the long run!
Cheers
Buy one and it will do the job.
Macca
Re: time to choose but what?
I have a Bushnell 4200 and its a very good scope, very good turrets, really well made and very good glass. 6500 is a step up so I would certainly choose one of them.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-el ... scope.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But it isnt that much more for the Nightforce
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nightforce- ... copes.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Vortex are good scopes but they arent in the Nightforce and 6500 league, plus they are still a little limited in the model availability.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-el ... scope.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But it isnt that much more for the Nightforce
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nightforce- ... copes.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Vortex are good scopes but they arent in the Nightforce and 6500 league, plus they are still a little limited in the model availability.
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Re: time to choose but what?
The Weaver 24 wont let you down and has arguably the best adjustments around. The Leupold 6.5-20 has no advantage over the Vortex Viper except a higher price and the Bushnell will do the job.
Save for the NF its worth it.
Save for the NF its worth it.