what scope for 30-06

[Cato the Younger]

I am going to buy a CZ 550 American in 30-06. I am willing to spend 300-600 on a good scope for it (probably a 3-9). I will be hunting in Texas, around San Antonio, so I figured I want a 3-9 power scope (that is what my relatives have suggested to me). Should I buy a nice Leopold (VX II- or III), or should I just spend the money and get a Zeiss Conquest. This will be my only rifle for a long time, so I want to buy the best quality optics I can afford the first time out, rather than upgrading later.

Thanks

 

[LAK]

Zeiss Conquest. I saw them going for $399 recently; now they are $449 for the 3-9x40. Still a very good price for premium optics and very sound engineering. There are a few pages to wade through but there is a 3-9x40 Conquest in several flavors here:

http://www.riflescopes.com/departme..._rifle_scopes/zeiss_conquest_rifle_scopes.htm

Nothing wrong with Leupold, but if you can afford it Zeiss is worth it IMO.

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[hoghunting]

If you are looking at the Leupold, look only at the VXlll. The VXll is not near the quality as the VXlll. The Conquest is a very good scope. Find a gun shop that carries both brands and compare them side by side. If you live in a small town, that might not be possible though.

 

[chavist93]

riflescopes.com still has the conquest 3-9x40 for 399. It is a wonderful scope.

 

[ID_shooting]

2.5-8 VXIII on top of my '06. IMO, you can go worng with a Leupold

 

[asknight]

I really like the Burris, Nikon, and Leupold 6x40mm or 6x42mm models for hunting. Simple, rugged, accurate, and easy to use. There's not much you can't do with a 6x on a .30-06 rifle.

 

[Karbon]

Nikon Monarch UCC.

I love my 3x9.

 

[frank c]

Don,t overlook the weaver grandslams.They are a very nice scope for the money,around $269 bucks.I have three of them and they have been flawless.I also think the Bushnell elites 3200-4200 series scopes are a bargin also.frank c.

 

[achildofthesky]

Scopes...

One word: Ebay... Tons of decent deals on Ebay for Leupold and the others. Got 2 3-9 VXIIC one for 192 delivered and in silver for 211 delivered...

 

[GreyMauser]

Leupold VX III is my default choice for rifles with recoil in the 30-06 and greater class, because of Leupold's reputation for rugged construction coupled with acceptable optics. I would limit the Zeiss to rifles with less recoil. An exception would be where the 30-06 is built relatively heavy (long barrel, dense wood stock), and I expect to hunt in low light conditions- there I would go for the Zeiss.

In any case I would mount with Talley steel bases and rings, having had Leupold bases shoot loose on me.