I am looking for a good , sturdy, scope for long range hunting that can withstand 300 WM recoil, and preferably 375 H+H recoil (but not necessarily). I do NOT want to pay over $850. I want to work up to being able to take large game at 500 yards at least.
This may be mounted on: 6.5 Grendel semi-auto, 308 semi-auto, 300 WM bolt, or 375 Ruger or 375 H+H bolt. Game in mind: Elk, Moose, Bear, Deer.
I am considering various Leupolds:
Mark AR 6-18X40
Mark 4 4.5-14X50
VX 6 4-24 (but that may be too expensive?)
and Nikon Buckmasters 6-18X40 on the cheap end, but i understand this has a mix of mildot and MOA which sounds like a mess. On the other hand, the Nikon could offer alot of bang for the buck.
What about Vortex options, etc? Again, not looking to pay over $850, and preferably less.
What about Vortex Diamondback HP 4X16X42? I can get a great deal on one of those.
How big a problem is having 2nd focal plane reticle? I think the leupolds have that.
I would also prefer a scope that dosn't start with too high a magnification.
What sounds good to me would be 4-18. I would rather give up a little on the high end to be able to get ability at lower end for possible close up opportunities, or dangerous game.
Also, how much difference does a 30MM tube make vs a 1inch tube? And how much advantage does a 50MM objective give over a 40MM objective for long-range scopes? All of my current scopes and RINGS mounted are 1 inch (and I have at least 6), so if I go w/ 30 MM or larger tube I would need to buy new rings. I do NOT want objective over 50 MM.
This may be mounted on: 6.5 Grendel semi-auto, 308 semi-auto, 300 WM bolt, or 375 Ruger or 375 H+H bolt. Game in mind: Elk, Moose, Bear, Deer.
I am considering various Leupolds:
Mark AR 6-18X40
Mark 4 4.5-14X50
VX 6 4-24 (but that may be too expensive?)
and Nikon Buckmasters 6-18X40 on the cheap end, but i understand this has a mix of mildot and MOA which sounds like a mess. On the other hand, the Nikon could offer alot of bang for the buck.
What about Vortex options, etc? Again, not looking to pay over $850, and preferably less.
What about Vortex Diamondback HP 4X16X42? I can get a great deal on one of those.
How big a problem is having 2nd focal plane reticle? I think the leupolds have that.
I would also prefer a scope that dosn't start with too high a magnification.
What sounds good to me would be 4-18. I would rather give up a little on the high end to be able to get ability at lower end for possible close up opportunities, or dangerous game.
Also, how much difference does a 30MM tube make vs a 1inch tube? And how much advantage does a 50MM objective give over a 40MM objective for long-range scopes? All of my current scopes and RINGS mounted are 1 inch (and I have at least 6), so if I go w/ 30 MM or larger tube I would need to buy new rings. I do NOT want objective over 50 MM.
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