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Topic: scopes
Posted By: bama
Subject: scopes
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 07:33
I'm new to this sight. I need a good scope for my Remington 30-06. What scope do you recommend? No price limit. I hunt in the mid west and also Canada.

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bama



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Posted By: jonbravado
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 08:38

if you got the money, get an IOR hunter, Highend Swarovski or Zeiss, Kahles, or Schmidt and Bender -

 

you can't go wrong w/ any of those.

 

if you want a great scope and want to save a lil money - get a meostar by meopta.

 

good luck - let us know what you decide.

 

J



Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 11:15

Hello Bama

 

I recommend a Zeiss VM/V or a Schmidt & Bender C or PH in a 2.5-10 or 3-12 power configuration preffered.

You will not find better optics or quality constuction for the price than the above mentioned.



Posted By: bama
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 11:19

Thanks, I'm leaning toward the Zeiss or Swarosvki.

Bama



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bama


Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 11:21

Swarovski does not have the glass quality of the above two mentioned but it is the lightest but not as robust.

Kahles C has better quality glass and vconstruction than Swarovski.



Posted By: www.technika.nu
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 11:37

Normally I am prefering Zeiss.

But now when Swarovski have released their Z6 line i would probably go for them.

1,7-10x42 sounds like a very interesting sight, at least as long as you need the possibility to shoot at short ranges as well as long ranges.

 

Regards TEchnika



Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 11:54
Originally posted by SVD666 SVD666 wrote:

Swarovski does not have the glass quality of the above two mentioned but it is the lightest but not as robust.

Kahles C has better quality glass and vconstruction than Swarovski.

 

I dunno... I'd have to disagree on that one.  I've looked through all except the S&B in various light and environmental conditions, and I honestly can't tell any difference in optical performance between any of these excellent scopes, certainly not enough to choose one over the other based solely on optics.  If there is a difference, to my eyes, it's so slight as to be too trivial to worry about, so I'd pick based on price, weight & length, and reticle choices among those options.



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Ted


Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle.


Posted By: Javali
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 12:20

Hello SVD666,

 

Are you sure about that?

 

Regards



Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 12:39

Hello Javali,Rifledude

 

Yes it is my opinion that a AMV coated Kahles has better glass than the current Swarovski,

I have not seen a Z6 yet but it is rumored to be unchanged in glass quality. I will give the edge

to S&B, Zeiss,and Kahles compared to the current Swarovski. One of the biggest complaints

I have heard of the Swarovski is the shock absorbing eyepiece failing in the field and a slight lack

of penetrating shadows and objects in the dark. See the Tbone post in the field tests section for

discription of this lack of penetration from the Swarovski. These have been my observations but

it matters most what is observed by the user in the field.

 

You must be looged in to view this.

 

http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4486&PN=1 - http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4486&PN=1



Posted By: jonbravado
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 13:05

i would agree w/ svd666 - the kahles in the lowlight, to my eyes, seems to be just as good or better.

 

you do pay for a name when you buy swaro or zeiss, but they are indeed excellent optics.

 

for that matter, the meostar by meopta is not far behind them all. and half the price.

 

kahles is nothing short of amazing for the money.  it's definitely worth your time to check out.

 

the zeiss diavari line has been the standard among my ring of buddies for years, but kahles is just as good for cheaper.

 

my 2 cents.

 

bottom line, all the scopes that are mentioned here would be just fine.

 

j

 

 



Posted By: tahqua
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 13:47
Kahles are an excellent scope for the money. They are durable, the adjustments are crisp and repeatable. The glass is very bright and the resolution is great all the way to the edge.


Posted By: bama
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 13:56
What model Kahles would you buy?

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bama


Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 14:06

This one but I prefer Zeiss or S&B. Cost does not matter right?

 

http://www.riflescopes.com/products/51622/kahles_2.5-10x50_helia_c_30mm_riflescope.htm - http://www.riflescopes.com/products/51622/kahles_2.5-10x50_h elia_c_30mm_riflescope.htm



Posted By: jonbravado
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 14:07

i like the kahles C - but the CL is nice if you are doing longer range shooting and need the sidefocus.

 

it is a wonderful scope. great glass/coatings/construction.

 

good luck.

 

J



Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 14:09

Or this Zeiss.

 

http://www.riflescopes.com/products/5216219911/new_zeiss_2.5-10x50_daivari_vm_v_30mm_rifle_scope.htm - http://www.riflescopes.com/products/5216219911/new_zeiss_2.5 -10x50_daivari_vm_v_30mm_rifle_scope.htm



Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 14:11

S&B

 

http://www.riflescopes.com/products/942892/schmidt_bender_2.5-10x56_variable_hunting_30mm_riflescope.htm - http://www.riflescopes.com/products/942892/schmidt_bender_2. 5-10x56_variable_hunting_30mm_riflescope.htm



Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 16:30

Boy, I wish I could get to the point in life where "cost doesn't matter."  I've never personally met anyone to whom cost doesn't matter, regardless of their income level!

 

Heck, if cost truly doesn't matter, go for it and get one of the top of the line Zeiss or S&B scopes!

 

Me, I'd personally rather get a $1000 - $1200 scope that will still be mailto:d@mn - d&mn good and spend the $800 to $1000 I saved on a new rifle to go with it, but call me crazy!



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Ted


Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle.


Posted By: Roy Finn
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 16:39
Yep, I'm with ya on that one RD. I could get a Kimber Montana, 3-9 4200, Talley LW's and drive halfway to my farm for that money.


Posted By: ceylonc
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 20:50

You're in a fortunate position in that you have no limitations cost-wise.  If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely lean toward the following:

--Zeiss VM/V;

--S&B Zenith or Classic;

 

The Swarovski Z6 line (which reputably wow'd a lot of people @ the SHOT show) is unchanged from a glass & coatings standpoint from their current PH series.  This is certainly not substandard but, in my opinion and that of many others here, not as good or superior to that of the aforementioned S&B or Zeiss.

 

Best of luck & let us know what you decide...



Posted By: bama
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 21:01
I'm leaning toward a Zeiss. What do you think?

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bama


Posted By: seattlesetters
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 21:05
I would say unless you plan on hunting in Europe or some other country where hunting big game at night is legal, I'd get a Kahles and spend the extra money on the rifle or a great set of binoculars.


Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 21:05
Zeiss


Posted By: ceylonc
Date Posted: January/16/2007 at 21:48

Originally posted by bama bama wrote:

I'm leaning toward a Zeiss. What do you think?

 

I think you'll be a VERY happy shooter!  Lets just say that there isn't a legal hunting situation where you'll ever be "under-scoped!"  Pretty much the cat's ass of hunting scopes... 



Posted By: Obi Wan Kenobi
Date Posted: January/17/2007 at 10:16

Originally posted by bama bama wrote:

I'm leaning toward a Zeiss. What do you think?

 

Here is my 2 cents.

 

I try to buy only  Zeiss or Kahles scopes. Khales makes a hell of a scope for the money. Yes, I even like them more so than Swarovski, mine just seems brighter.

 

The seperation between Kahles & Zeiss & Zeiss with Swarovski & other scopes is, weather. All of these optics are great for hunting in low light when the weather is good. You won't go wrong with any of them.

 

Its on evenings and afternoons when you're hunting late & its very cloudy overcast with a dark moon that IMO Zeiss starts to pull away. The finest scope I've ever actually taken to the woods is a Zeiss 3-12x56 VM/V #8 illuminated recticle. GOD!!!!!!! Talk about clarity & low light gathering capability. I'm talking in ALL WEATHER. Dark moon, full moon, overcast, hunting fields or woods, it doesn't matter. If an animal shows up like Zeiss says, "They will make it visible". Now this was a 3-12 scope without the FL &  http://www.zeiss.com/C1256BCF0020BE5F/ContentsWWWIntern/628BAFE5A02D67088525725B0039055D - LotuTec  coating.

 

I can't even imagine the capability of the VM/V 6-24x72.


 

 



Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/17/2007 at 10:56

That VM/V 6-24x72 scared my friend is Las Vegas,I need to make time to go check it out and a few other

scopes of intrest. This is where I have done my best long range shooting also,I am going to plan a trip soon.



Posted By: Dolphin
Date Posted: January/17/2007 at 20:10
You do not say what type of hunting you are going to do, just that there is no money limit.  I believe if there is no money limit, S&B is the way to go.  But, I really think that is a waste of good money.  For that type of money, you could buy another 2 rifles.  There are so many good rifle scopes out there that approach the optical quality of a S&B, while maybe not being as good, that the return in investment is not worth it.  I personally cannot see, without objective testing, spending that much money on a scope.  When Bushnell 4200s, Sightron SIIs, Burris Signature Selects, Weaver Grand Slams, Meopta Meostars, IOR Valdadas and Nikon Monarch UCCs that are on sale, I cannot fathom spending that much money for such miniscule gains in what is presumed to be optical quality, that at most will be appreciated at extreme low light situtations.  I would rather have another rifle or two and mount a couple Burris Fullfield IIs.  Just my 2 cents.  But, you may have so much money that you can buy a S&B and buy all the other rifle you want.  If that is the case, buy the S&B, no questions asked.

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D. Overton


Posted By: bama
Date Posted: January/17/2007 at 20:30

I don't have plenty of money. I'm different than most guys. I have one rifle and that is it. I don't need 4 or 5 rifles to hunt with. That is why I want the best scope for my money.



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bama


Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/17/2007 at 21:07
One rife,one great scope.


Posted By: brasskeeper
Date Posted: January/17/2007 at 21:21

Originally posted by bama bama wrote:

I'm new to this sight. I need a good scope for my Remington 30-06. What scope do you recommend? No price limit. I hunt in the mid west and also Canada.

 

I have a Zeiss conqest on my steyr and I love it, that is about as high end as I would go even with your "No price limit"



Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/17/2007 at 21:31

If you want go a little lighter and with a lower mounted scope.

 

http://www.riflescopes.com/products/945892/schmidt_bender_3-12x42_variable_hunting_30mm_riflescope.htm - http://www.riflescopes.com/products/945892/schmidt_bender_3- 12x42_variable_hunting_30mm_riflescope.htm



Posted By: Dolphin
Date Posted: January/18/2007 at 06:51
Well if money is no object and you have and only want one rifle and you want the best rifle scope, as I said, then go with a Schmidt and Bender Hunter, in the configuration that you like the best.  A little heavier, but the best scope on the market and hast the reputation for being one of the toughest.  Let us know what you get.

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D. Overton


Posted By: NC-amature
Date Posted: January/18/2007 at 08:49

One rifle, one scope. . .I would not choose a Swaro with the 15 year limit on its warrenty.  Zeiss carries lifetime.  Not sure about Khales. . .

 

Just something else to consider above the optics themselves.



Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: January/18/2007 at 10:34
Originally posted by bama bama wrote:

That is why I want the best scope for my money.

 

So, are you seeking the absolute "best scope," or best scope "for your money."  Those are two different things.  When you get beyond a certain point in price, the performance gains per dollar spent become smaller and smaller, in other words, it's a case of diminishing returns.



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Ted


Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle.


Posted By: bama
Date Posted: January/18/2007 at 10:40
The best scope.

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bama


Posted By: Trinidad
Date Posted: January/18/2007 at 10:42

Zeiss or S&B.



Posted By: rootmanslim
Date Posted: January/18/2007 at 10:56
USMC Unertl 3-9

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Vagisil Tester


Posted By: jonbravado
Date Posted: January/18/2007 at 12:12

zeiss daivari or the Kahles C are wonderful scopes.  about the best IMO.

 

i don't think the S&B is THAT much better to the average eye, if any.

 

kahles C can be had for less, and is still at the very top of my list.  It's rugged, crisp, and bright.

 

let us know what you settle on.

 

J

 

 




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