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Chsinwhitetails01
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/20/2009 Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Posted: December/20/2009 at 21:50 |
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I have a question for everyone... I have been doing right much still hunting lately, and right now i have a 3x9x40 on my .270 bolt action. its ok for hunting with the dogs here in Va. but lately all im doing is still hunting. The 3x9 just doesnt cut it for sittin in a stand. I was lookin at either a 4x12 or 4.5x14. But just not sure of what brand is the best for low-light and good clarity..
Any suggestions would be appreciated
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dls56
Optics GrassHopper Joined: April/24/2008 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 49 |
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I like the lower powered scopes myself but in answer to your question the Zeiss Conquest scopes have some pretty decent glass for a moderate price point. I have a 4X12 VXII Leupold on a .308 that is pretty good but the Zeiss 3X9 on my .270 is better in low light.
I took one at 300 yards a couple of weeks ago with the .308 the compensating reticle set at 9.5 matches the bullets drop, it's partly what you get used to doing I guess. I like the bullet drop hash marks in my reticles (they work well with practice) the Zeiss has a Rapid-Z 600 reticle and the Leupold has a LR reticle.
Good luck, there are so many too chose from it's dizzying.
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SVT_Tactical
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Price range?
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Chsinwhitetails01
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/20/2009 Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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I'd like to keep the price of the scope 800.00 and under. My girlfriends dad has The Zeiss Conquest on nearly all of his guns, and he says thats they way to go. But thats all he has ever shot so thats what he is used to. and When i go to get a new scope it will definitely have the compensating recticle. On long shots, i get iffy on my crosshair placement. Thanks for the suggestions so far, I have been reading alot about the higher powered scopes, and anymore suggestions are welcome!
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