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Delta
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Posted: September/11/2008 at 05:06 |
Hi Guys, thought i would put up this post as i am looking for a new scope and am really unsure of which way to go. The scope will go on a Remington in .223 with a Madco 20" barrel and a 1:14 twist. I will be using between 50 and 55 grain projectiles. This rifle will double as my work gun (vermin destruction) and my wifes gun so i dont want to go too heavy. I will be shooting up to 300 metres. Quality of glass is key for me in this case and i am trying to keep an eye on the budget. Basically i would like bang for buck but like i said, glass is key. I will be shooting in low light conditions and targeting anything from Rabbits to Roos. Thus far, these are the scopes i have identified as potentials: 1. Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10x50 Mildot
2. Nikon Monarch Gold 30mm 2.5-10x50 BDC
3. Bushnell Elite 6500 30mm 2.5-16x50 MilDot
4. Kahles Helia KX 4-12x50 MilDot
5. Leupold VXIII 3.5-10x50 30mm Ill B&C
6. Pentax Lightseeker 30 4-16x50 Bal Plex
7. Sightron SII Big Sky 3.5-10x50 Plex
8. Sightron SIII 3.5-10x44
9. Trijicon 2.5-10x56 Accupoint
I know its extensive hence my confusion.
What is your choice and why?
Thanks in advance
Danny
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pyro6999
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i would remove the leupold the nikon the pentax and go from there glass wise whats left the 6500 the kx the sIII and the trijicon are all very good, so i would look at the trijicon and the 6500 first then look at the zeiss the sIII and kx after that
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Tip69
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How much will your wife shoot it and how long are her arms? I just picked up a
Zeiss 3-9X40 for my kid and its 4" of eye relief works better than other scopes with his shorter arms! He doesn't have to crawl up the stock after he mounts the gun. If she will only shoot it once and a great while, no biggie, but I still like that scope. I also like the KX, but not sure its worth the extra $$ if you're on a budget.
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silver
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If you are only working at 300 meters max, why do you need the mildot or BDC? The raise and fall will be within the palm of your hand with most zeros.
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mike650
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I'd take the Zeiss but change the reticle choice. The Z-plex or if you really want a ranging type retilce get the Rapid Z-600. IMHO, I'd also remove the Kahles from the list. No offense to those who love Kahles but there's been a lot of unrest and rumors about the company lately.
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Steelbenz
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Ok, Just to be different and save a little cash.....
http://www.swfa.com/pc-9082-1133-new-meopta-3-9x42-artemis-3000-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx and it's lighter than the Nikon. |
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silver
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Zeiss Conquest 3x9x50 w/4a?
Aimpoint 3x9x40w/4a?
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Delta
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Thanks for the replies fellas.
My wife wont shoot it all that much well not as much as i shoot anyway.
I am after a ranging reticle as a "just in case". I dont want to limit my options down the track if i decide to put it on another rifle or rechamber or rebarrel the rifle and want to stretch its legs.
I am also looking for a 50 objective for light gathering due to the low light and spot light shooting i will be doing, sorry should have mentioned that. I know the SIII only has a 44 and i am a bit reluctant on that one.
pyro6999 why do you say get rid of Nikon and Pentax? I thought they had good glass, I have never actually looked through a Nikon but from all accounts isnt the glass good quality?
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koshkin
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If you want a ranging reticle AND good low light performance, you probably should consider an illuminated reticle of some sort.
Otherwise, if low light is more important than ranging reticle, consider Trijicon Accupont 2.5-10x56. Another (and cheaper) good choice is Bushnell Elite 4200 2.5-10x50 with 4a reticle and illuminated dot. ILya |
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pyro6999
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Delta
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Yeah i was considering the Bushy Elite. I have looked through them and like the glass.
I know nothing about Trijicon and thought i would throw it in as the little i have heard indicate they are good quality.
Thanks pyro6999, like i said, i have never looked through the Nikon but heard some good things. I have heard people say they have better glass than the Leupold VXIII. I have looked through Pentax and am honestly not the biggest fan but a guy i know rates them so i thought it was worthy of consideration.
I have a Kahles on another rifle as well as a Zeiss Victory and am really happy with both especially the zeiss but i know the conquest line is not as good as the Victory line.
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pyro6999
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if you compared your victory to any of the nikon golds you would laugh
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Delta51
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I think i have narrowed it down to the Zeiss Conquest or the Trijicon.
I have a question though, looking at the z600 ret, would that work well on a .223?
Looking at Zeiss website, the recommend the z600 for the .243 and up.
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Delta51
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By the way, Delta and Delta51 are both me sorry i couldnt remember my old details.
Mods, can you delete Delta51 and transfer everything to Delta?
Sorry for the trouble.
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