Scopes, what kind do you look through

[bc_buckshot]

Just seeing what kind of scopes other people are using. I think its time for me to buy one and not too sure. What make of scope, and power are you shooting?

[fumder]

i use a bushnell 6500 2.5-30 for my 7mag for hunting. i like to keep it at 10x so the mill dot works out without doing extra math.
and a tasco 6-24 target on my 243 for punchin paper. i like to keep it around 12, so the math works again.

[Untouchable]

Ziess 2.5x10x44 z-800. The most expensive scope I have ever owned and also the best. Shines in low light conditions.

[Poguebilt]

Leupold VX-1 4-12x40 with LR Duplex

[Biggestfish]

Nikon VX-II 3 X 9

[gamehunter6o]

My wife and I now own 3 Leupold Vari 1 2-7 x 33. Just bought the 3rd one today for my new .308.:-DAlways shoot on 4 power.

[Shooter]

I have a zeiss, a weaver, a couple old cheapo bushnells. The Zeiss is definitely the most expensive, sexy and clearest. That being said I don't own a scope that has nope seen animals drop. Get what you can afford but a good set of bino's is more important in my opinion.

[BlacktailStalker]

VXIII 4.5-14x40mm B&C and VX-L 3.5-10x50mm B&C

[KB90]

Nikon Buckmaster, 3-9x40 BDC reticle

[The Hermit]

Vortex Viper... excellent bang for the buck. Leupold VX, would go with the Vortex if needed to replace it.

[FlyingHigh]

Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40mm. i love it.

[chainsaw]

300ultra-leupold vx3 4.5-14x20
338win-Leupold vx3 3.5-10x40
25-06-leupold vx2 4-12-40
270win-leupold vx2 3-9-40

[tim3500]

Ziess Diavari by far the most scope 1.5-6 x 42 for lowlight my Ziess 4.5x14 x40 for long range own a old 2-8 x 32 balvar baush & lamb that is also alot of scope fore the money. Have a trashco 6-20 and ists trash buy the best you can afford

[Johnny G1]

A 50 yr ole Redfield 4x12 on the 25-06 A1 and Bushnell,3-9 on 25-03, Leupold 3-9,22-250, Weaver 2-7, weaver 3 power,on a nylon 66, a 6 power somthin and the list goes on.

[ROEBUCK]

zeiss conquest 3x10x50

[Sitkaspruce]

Zeiss 3-9x40
B&L 3000 3-9x40
Leupold Vari-X III 1.75-6x32

All are excellent scopes and work when needed.

Cheers

SS

[Benelli FanBoy]

Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40mm. i love it.

I used to own one, till I bought a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40, u will hate the bushnell in a heartbeat once u get anything else other than a tasco.

DONT CHINCE ON UR OPTICS, U WILL REGRET IT LATER IN LIFE

[Bow Walker]

Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 on my .270 - beats the heck outta Bushnell's Elite 3200 series!

[cloverphil]

8mm-06 Husqvarna Mauser Bushnell Banner dusk&dawn 4-12x40
8mm Rem. 700 Mag. Leupold VX-I 4-12x40 LR Reticle

[Mauser98]

.270 Win - old 4X Redfield Widefield
.35 Whelen - old Bushnell Scopechief with the pop-up Command Post
9.3X62 Mauser - Leupold VXI 2-7X33
.375 Ruger - Leupold VXII 2-7X33

[weatherby_man]

Vortex Vipers, I'm sold on the Vortex products, and I also switched to their binos this year. I am very pleased with both the clarity and light gathering.

[jimmy56]

I also went with a Vortex Viper, 4-12-40 BDC, on my new x-bolt 270 WSM. Very bright, good warranty and the price was great. Purchased through Grouseriver.

[muledeercrazy]

I have a couple of bushnell ellites, one 3200 and one 4200. Good scopes that i have never had a problem with. I had a chance to try out a vortex recently and would have to give it a small edge over the 3200, and it is a bit cheaper.

I also have a pair leupold scopes, one vx3 and a mark 4. I really like the leupold optics, and would recommend them.

I am looking at a new scope and it will either be a swarovski if i can afford it, or a zeiss conquest. After checking out the others in the same price range they seem to be the best glass for the money, imo.

I have leica binos and leupold binos, and the leupys are great glass but not even in the same ball park as the leicas.

[BromBones]

I've used Bushnell 3200 & 4200, and Leupold VX-I, II, and IIIs on hunting rifles I've had over the years.

The 3200 was okay, 4200 was a very good scope.

I recently picked up a new Redfield Revolution 2-7x33 to stick on my 300 WSM, and it is a great scope, especially for the price. Side by side with my VX-I, it is brighter and sharper, and makes the 3200 Bushnell look like a waste of money. Also, when adjusting it at the range, when you move it 5 or 8 clicks or whatever, your next shot goes exactly there. Not 3 shots later like many inexpensive scopes. Warranty is top notch (same as Leupold).

Very good scope for someone looking to spend under $300.

[HD95]

Leupold VX-L 3.5x10x50.Fantastic light gathering ability early morning/late evening.

[r106]

30/06 - bushnell 3200 3-9X30
.223 - Bushnell 6500 2.5-16X40
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[eastkoot]

West German Zeiss Diavari C 3x9, comparable to looking thru Leica binos!!.. The rest of the pack are Leupold VX-3 or older Vari-X 3's.You pay for what you get !!

[Magnumb]

VX-3 4.5-14 on my .300 Weatherby - great scope
B&L 3200 3-9 on my 30-06 - adequate at best
Busnell 1.5-5 on my .444 - cheap and has been very reliable

[.330 Dakota]

Vari X 3, I have 3 or 4 of these I lost track, one 4-24 Buasch and Lomb varmint scope, 0ne Simmons ATEC came in a gun deal (surprisingly clear by the way) I am Leupold spoiled though

[dougal]

a 1960`s weaver 4x fixed on a 1942 LeeEnfield in 303 brit 13.6 lbs of glory

[Barracuda]

toilet paper tube :mrgreen:

[knighthunter]

Most of these guy's paid more for their scopes than I did for my rifles.

[cmfic1]

I use nothing but Leupold, and cannot see me changing

I have about 20 in these config's
2.5X
1.5-5
1-4
2-7
2.5-8
3-9
3.5-10
4.5-14
6-18

[open-sights]

Currently more than 20 Leupolds myself. and a few Redfields, LOL.

[open-sights]

Most of these guy's paid more for their scopes than I did for my rifles.
equal or more for the optics is a pretty common general rule of thumb, if your going to try to skimp, save on the rifle, most manufactures make a usable product in the rifle world, the same can not be said in the optic world.

[Phreddy]

Leupold and Burris all the way here. Will never go back to a Bushnell or other cheaper scope again.
If you have a problem with it the service turnaround time is excellent, but you will find you won't have too many service problems.

[bc_buckshot]

Thanks everyone for there imput. I got myself a new rifle and scope. I went with the browning medalion 7mm rem mad seeing how I'm a lefty. And scope is....3.5-10x50mm Leupold vx 3 with boone and crockett rectles. I took it out yesterday and very happy with that scope. I have tried swaroski and I still beleive there the best but my leuapold is almost as good. It was very clear, and brings in great light. The only things I have to learn is how to use the boone and crockett

[takla1]

another owner here of a early production w.german Ziess diavari,fixed 6 power mounted on german made 1966 weatherby mark 5 in 30 caliber mag.been happy with this combo for 32 yrs

[eaglesnester]

VXlll 4.5-14 B&C - 50mm Long Range with AO on two rifles and VXlll8-25 -50MM long range with AO on the 22/250. Nikion Monarch with AO 2.5X10 -50 MM on 375H&H. The B&C reticles work like a hotdam have shot to 500yds with the 30/06 and 300 Weatherby using the B&C reticles and was suprised at just how well they worked.

[BiG Boar]

I use a variety of scopes. However the best ones out there are Leupold. Hands down. I even own a swarovski and I would still vouch for the Leupold. However this new redfield I'm trying out seems pretty sweet. Have to see how it performs under battlefield conditions.

[nerka992003]

I'm all for Leupold VX 3 3.5x10-40 and VX-II 3x9-40 but do have a older Bushnell Scopecheif which is not to bad. I would like to try a Zeiss Conquest one day.

[sillybear]

I have a couple bushnells and several leopolds. I prefer the leopolds hands down! But I would rather shoot with open sights than give up my leica 8X42 binos!!

[835]

Leupold VXIII 3.5-10,
Had it for 17 years problem free. This is mounted on my "Main Battle Rifle"
Rem700 mtn rifle. My first rifle. I bought at 17years old. It has been through hell, To change i would feel like a traitor!

[SHAKER]

Gold ring or noth'n! we except for my Leupold mark 4 the ring is black.

[Gunner]

VXIII Leupold,8 of them. Gunner

[hunter1947]

I have used a Leupold 3x9 for 38 years and never have had a problem with it http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon6.gif..