I just bought a new deer (maybe elk someday) rifle. Tikka m658 in 30-06. Mostly used for deer hunting with some casual target shooting 3-6 times a year maybe 20-30 shots each outing, most likely between 100-200 yards. Most of my hunting in wisconsin is done 75-150 yards.
I am shopping for a scope. My budget for scope itself is 200, and the catch is it has to come from cabelas. I have a ton of gift cards floating around.
Features I would prefer
Focus on the lens, not side of the scope
Non adjustable turrets (i would prefer the older style where the caps thread off)
Plain duplex style reticle
My top 4 choices from doing some casual browsing are
Vortex diamondback
Vortex crossfire ii
Nikon pro staff
Leopold vx freedom
Vortex is assembled local to me and I really like the warranty. From my casual searches online they are leading the pack.
Any thoughts between the crossfire and diamondback?
Any thoughts that would put the nikon or Leopold ahead of the vortex offerings?
I am shopping for a scope. My budget for scope itself is 200, and the catch is it has to come from cabelas. I have a ton of gift cards floating around.
Features I would prefer
Focus on the lens, not side of the scope
Non adjustable turrets (i would prefer the older style where the caps thread off)
Plain duplex style reticle
My top 4 choices from doing some casual browsing are
Vortex diamondback
Vortex crossfire ii
Nikon pro staff
Leopold vx freedom
Vortex is assembled local to me and I really like the warranty. From my casual searches online they are leading the pack.
Any thoughts between the crossfire and diamondback?
Any thoughts that would put the nikon or Leopold ahead of the vortex offerings?
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