scopes so tell me guys what brand solely for acuracey

[red-demon652]

Hello forum i was wondering everyone elses opinion on scopes soley for accuracy. I never was sold on leopold just because of there light gathering ability. But im figuring out not all brands areas capable as holding there settings during recoil. So tell me forum what kinda of acurracy do you get with ur brand of scope?

 

[mljdeckard]

On what kind of rifle?

 

[red-demon652]

Im shooting a rem 700 6mm in vls the heavy barrel laminated stock.

 

[Art Eatman]

6mm Rem is pretty much in the "no recoil worth noticing" category.

Leupold is about as good as any other scope in whichever price range the comparative model is. I generally don't try to compare a $150 scope with a $500 scope, whether in the same brand or between brands.

For hunting, out to 400 or 500 yards, the only reason I'd go for more than a 3x9 would be when it's all about prairie dogs. Target? Again, distance, and field of view is not particularly important.

My Leupolds have withstood the recoil of an '06, and have been "airborne" inside the cab of my pickup as well as had a lump or three in the mountains. Never lost zero.

 

[red-demon652]

Lol Art wow thats some abuse right there,airborn and all. Im kinda figuring that in quality scopes that leopold is probably the cheaper of the higher quality scopes.probably the way to go. But for curiosity im realy inquisitive on others experiances as wall. As to those bangs dings and recoil.

 

[harrygrey382]

most people that have tried them both reckon the Nikons are better value and have better optics than equivilent Leupolds. Money no object euro scopes - S&B, Zeiss, IOR, Swaro, Doctor, Kahles are kind of impossible to beat

 

[rcmodel]

I have a $45 dollar Tasco 3-9x40 World Class on my CZ-527 varmint rifle.
It shoots 1/2" groups all day at 100 yards.

Would I take it off and put it on a .416 Rigby for a once in a lifetime hunt in Africa?
Heck no!
Would I put it on a .308 sniper rifle and go to Iraq?
Hell no!

Would I put another one on a $400 coyote or deer rifle?
Yea, I would, and I did!
I have three of them now.

However, Leupold is a great scope with recoil proof design, repeatable adjustments, and more light transmission (not gathering, scopes don't "gather" light) then the human eye can use.
One of the higher end ones is what I would chose for Africa, or Iraq.

rc

 

[BADUNAME37]

I "took my chances" over the years with various other scopes, other than Leupold, and I was so discouraged each time that I always went back to Leupold and got to the point where that is the only brand scope I will buy.

It's just like I used to always buy Fords, all my life, brand new Ford cars and Ford trucks. Then I had a lemon of a brand-new T-Bird and Ford did not take care of me. I told a number of people at Ford that they would be losing a regular DEDICATED customer, they didn't care. So, since 2000, I have purchased a brand new Buick, a brand new GMC pickup truck a brand new Subaru and a Brand new GMC van!

Like I said, I will NEVER buy another Ford because they treated me wrongly.

I purchased a Tasco when they first came out and I could not get the crosshairs to move, then when they would finally move, I would be way off the target. After wasting about 50 .270 reloads, and unable to get the gun sighted in, I shipped the scope back with a long note explaining my problem. In about five weeks, I got it back, all excited and the job report stated they "tested it and the scope is fine - no work needed." I immediately sold it and bought a Leupold and never looked back.

As soon as I put the Leupold on my rifle, I went back to sight it in and within 10 shots, the scope was right on and never once moved after I had it sighted in!

 

[Slamfire]

Just had lunch with a F class champion. She uses a Leupold target scope. You can pay more but it is hard to say whether you get more.

 

[gatorjames85]

I love my Weaver. It seems to hold zero very well.

 

[wingman]

Currently I have a Nikon Monarch 5x20x44 cost $450,also a Mueller 8x32-44 cost $230both mounted on 223's for target shooting only, the Mueller has more clarity in varying light then the Nikon (both set on 20 power)neither scope has lost zero both over 2 years old. Strictly for target shooting I would take the Mueller any day of the week for hunting on a rifle with more recoil I would select the Nikon, all depends on your requirements.

 

[A-FIXER]

For light gathering I just got a Alaskan cabelas brand and I am pleased I have it mounted on a 30-06 and have not yet run it through the dial testing but I put a Super Sniper from SWFA and put it on a 7mm mag and ran it through the drills of dial ajustment and it has always returned to zero. No problems glass is fine and is a mil-dot I have 3 of them the strongest is x16 on the 7mm but is strictly a long distance 1k shooter the others are x10 for distances to 600m so to sum it up I would stick to my Super Sniper and per spec's take a recoil to .50 cal...

 

[Txhillbilly]

Sightron SIII is probably one of the best scopes for the money right now.You get a high end scope for a mid range price.

I'm getting ready to sell a Swarovski PH,to get a third Sightron SIII.They are every bit as good,if not better than most high end scopes.

 

[Kendal Black]

I have never had a lick of trouble with fixed power Leupolds. I have M8's. I suppose the newer FX series scopes are at least as good, but I have no reason to find out--what I've got is going strong.

 

[hardluk1]

red-demon652 Are you just punching paper?? Buy a Sightron sII or sIII or a Weaver T series and shoot away

 

[jmr40]

If you want a scope for a hunting rifle it is hard to beat Leupold. They are tougher than woodpecker lips and will stand up to years of abuse. They are smaller and lighter than comparable scopes made by others which is a bit plus on a hunting rifle. They have the longest eye relief of any brand which helps if you have to make a snap shot and you don't have time to get your rifle adjusted just right.

There are other scopes, some costing less than Leupold, that have slightly better glass. There are other scopes, costing much more that are only slightly better. You reach a point in scopes where quality and price sort of peak. At some point price starts going up dramatically, while performance gains are smaller and smaller. All around I'd take a Leupold and be happy with it.

 

[22brguy]

Sightron SII are very under rated as far as tracking and clarity. It seems as though most of the average shooters only know Leupod and Tasco. I've had 2 Sightron SII's since Sightrons first became an American product. They are both very clear and have tracked perfectly. I've shot 1 1/4 inch groups with a 22BR at 400 yards. They are made in Japan, where most of the best glass quality regardless of price is made and they have lifetime warranty. After about 10 years of use, I've never had to send one in and I both hunt and target shoot. Take a close look.

 

[jpwilly]

You can only ask a scope to hold zero the accuracy is the rifle, ammo and shooter. Cheap scopes can hold zero but may not track well and may have poor optics etc. Really depends on what your going to be doing.

I shop and look for sales, discontinued models, display / demos etc. to get the most value that I can.

Nikon Monarch 3x9x40 for $199 on sale at Dicks.

Bushnell Elite 3200 3x9x40mm $159 in bargain basement at cabelas.

Cabelas Alaskan Guide 3-12x32mm reg price $239 found in bargain basement $35 - someone screwed up I made out it's been a great scope.

Purchased the closeout $99 deal at SWFA on a Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50mm the scope has been out four times since Dec on my .308 rig no change in zero tracks well glass is clear and bright all the way up to 24x! Vortex has an awesome warranty to back up even this inexpensive scope.

I have two micro dot BARSKA red dots (look like the aimpoint T-1) one on an AK the other on an AR. They were $59ea at Cabelas and are running strong. The AR has 500rnds of 223 and 1500rnds of 22lr through it since then. The AK only 300ish rounds.

Have a 6-18x40mm Cabelas Pine Ridge that was on sale for $129 that works well on my AR varmint Rig but this is one scope that the optic quality has been a let down in the field.

Have a couple of the Wal-Mart 4-16x44mmIR $69 scopes that are clear enough to 10x-12x to be happy with them (with that limitation).

A big 6.5-20x50 Barska scope on a 22lr for target shooting its been good in that role and was purchase for only $44.

 

[XxWINxX94]

I've got a Leupold on my Rem 700 in .22-250 and it only took 6 shots to sight-in. Extremely flat shooting & accurate @ 100.

 

[54lariat]

I have have a 700 in .223 w/ bull barrel... No recoil but it has bounced around in the backseat of my truck before, dang potholes.

I have a Redfield 3x9x50 and it is solid. Never lost zero, always spot on. Since they are a company owned by Leoupold and use the same glass that makes me think they are decent, And for the price, finger adjust, ease of acquisition I was stoked! Just my 2 cents.

The pic I attached was at my folks ranch, 150 yards, 15 mph cross winds, I was able to get decent 3 shot groups



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[Sky]

Value for the money/scope (depending on the deal you can find) a Vortex Viper or higher end Vortex has favorable qualities; those who own them don't seem to complain.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=548040

 

[BrocLuno]

There are a lot of factors at work here. What distances will you be shooting? 100~300 hunting? 250~500 Prairie Dogs? 1000 yd targets? Will most of your shooting be at mid-day, or will you be concentrating at dawn and dusk? Do you shoot high humidity like the South or in rain/fog, or out West where it's drier? Lots of mirage in you normal shooting scenarios?

The reason I ask is all this has to be addressed. Light gathering is one thing. Keeping the lens free of fogging is another (Bushnells RainGuard does work). Dealing with mirage is about lens coatings and they are not all equal. Holding zero when dropped is one thing (Steel tube Weavers are hell for strong and hold zero). Maintaining zero as you dial in windage and elevation for a distant shoot is a whole nuther ball game.

We need more info about your shooting and hunting plans?

 

[red-demon652]

Well plans real simple mainly miday shooting and nomatter what brand the scope it will have to be a 8-32 or 6-24 with an 1/8 moa reticle. Thats pretty self explanitory and universal. Im trying to get a just on these scopes that for the acuracy if i need to quite foolin with these bsa, tasco,ect socpes. Personaly for right now im probably ok useing the bsa i already have but for in the future as my shooting evalves i think you guys r wright about these higher end scopes. No im doin a little bench rest shooting,load development,paper punching,hope to oneday shoot some prarie dog,been geting some coyote tho. Ive also had a problem with my rifle just doesnt group anything the way i wish it would over 2800 fps. Witch is why im thinking that recoil is messing with my scope at higher velosities. Ive tried literaly thousands of dollars worth of coponets charge weights, bullets ,weights and brands. But iv got all that stuff goin on in a hole other thread we dont want to continue about reloading here,lets stick to scopes.

 

[Cryogaijin]

Discounting cost, I love good euroglass. I have a Zeiss on my hunting rifle, and would be happy with swarofski as well.

 

[red-demon652]

Lol im checkn and replying to the threads via my android phone my fingers ar a lil big i didnt mean to put that smily in there lol