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Scope for new bolt gun in 375 H&H |
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TwoLaneBlackTop
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Posted: January/15/2010 at 07:54 |
I need a scope for a 375 H&H Magnum I recently picked up. Mostly I am looking at lower power variables but would consider a fixed power scope. I want the scope to go down to 2x or less magnification on the low side, but 2.5x would be considered. I really do not see a need for any more than 6X on this rifle but I will consider a variable with more than 6x as long as it fits into the minimum magnification range I specified. Either 30mm or 1" main tubes are fine, and the scope must have an etched reticule.
On my short list as of now are the following scopes. Zeiss Conquest 1.8-5x38 Zeiss Conquest 2.5-8x34 Kahles Heila CL 2-7x36 Meopta Artemis 1.5-6x42 Burris Signature Safari 1.75-5x32 Also I am considering the Zeiss Conquest 4x32. I generally like fixed power scopes but would like the ability to have less magnification of this rifle. However a fixed 4 power is not completely out of the question. |
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SVT_Tactical
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Zeiss Conquest 4x32 would definately be on the top of my list of the ones you mentioned. The heavy recoil on a variable power tends to bother me and thats when I always use a fixed. Edited by SVT_Tactical - January/15/2010 at 08:14 |
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pyro6999
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ive had a 3x9 4200 elite as well as a vortex viper 2x7 on my .375H&H and ive had zero troubles with either. if you can find a kahles buy it, if not i would try the 1.8x5 zeiss
Edited by pyro6999 - January/15/2010 at 08:02 |
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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brodeur272
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Kahles 2-7 or if you can find a 1.5-6 Helia C. Those would be my choices...
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SVT_Tactical
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The Elite's by Bushnell are also recoil tested for the h&H
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pyro6999
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so are vortex vipers
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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lucytuma
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I have the 1.75-6x32 Leupold on mine. I have complete respect for leupold when it comes to durability.
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Steelbenz
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Has Kahles overcome their troubles with warranty issues here in the US? That would be the only thing I'd think about. All the scopes mentioned would probably serve you well.
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pyro6999
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not that im aware of, as far as ive heard you still gotta send em to austria
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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Tulie
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I had a 1 3/4 x 5 Vari X III on mine and just put a 2x7 VX II on it recently. Outside of a short mounting distance either one seems to work just fine. I do have a 3x9 Conquest that is tempting to try out on it but I'm trying to stop playing musical scopes for the time being. I also agree with the statement about trusting Leupold. I've had very few problems with them and their customer service is top notch.
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