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 Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/11/17 06:07 PM
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Elkhunter49
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Whats your opnion? I'm going to buy a Plex retical and I don't want ballistic turrets. I'm limited by my eyesight so I don't need a 1000 yard scope.
I've got 2 Swarovski's, an old Habitch and a newer Z3 that I'm happy with but I thought I'd ask the group?
Last edited by Elkhunter49; 01/11/17 09:11 PM.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/11/17 07:20 PM
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Right now the vx6 you can find on special is the way to go imo
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/11/17 08:57 PM
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chital_shikari
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I think the Z3 falls right in at $999...lol. I've used the Z5 and it's great. BIL is right on the VX6, but I don't think it is less than $1k; maybe the VX3i.
I don't know if the Conquest HD5 by Zeiss falls under $1k, but it is about that price range and is a great scope as well.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/11/17 09:44 PM
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My experience with 3 Z3s has been great. The VX6 also seems highly respected but I have no experience.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/11/17 10:08 PM
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cant beat the z3 Swarovski for that price
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/11/17 11:35 PM
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Thanks for the link, I'd like to try a Kahles but I should have added more detail to my post. I need a 3X12 or 3x14 at least. With my eyesight I need more magnification help than 3x9 or 3x10! That's dang sure a good buy! I bought a Zeiss HD5 that was 5x25x50 I think and it was just too big and heavy for the rifle. I Sold it and lost a few coins on that one!
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/12/17 12:38 AM
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Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/12/17 03:19 AM
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Im with doves, got one for my uncle for xmas. Killer glass and weight
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/12/17 01:55 PM
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I think the Z3 falls right in at $999...lol. I've used the Z5 and it's great. BIL is right on the VX6, but I don't think it is less than $1k; maybe the VX3i.
I don't know if the Conquest HD5 by Zeiss falls under $1k, but it is about that price range and is a great scope as well. Look it up before spewing your millennial juice because you can currently get into a vx6 for under a $1000 right now
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/12/17 02:46 PM
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I think the Z3 falls right in at $999...lol. I've used the Z5 and it's great. BIL is right on the VX6, but I don't think it is less than $1k; maybe the VX3i.
I don't know if the Conquest HD5 by Zeiss falls under $1k, but it is about that price range and is a great scope as well. millennial juice 
Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/12/17 05:34 PM
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/12/17 10:48 PM
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No one can tell you. If you look through the scopes mentioned, chances are one of them will stand out to your eyes. The choice is then made for you.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/12/17 11:38 PM
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1. Swaro
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/13/17 12:27 AM
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You're welcome. Cabela's vx6 Here's my rank for under 1k. You can find all of these for under 1k. 1 Swaro z5 3.5-18 bought mine for 1,000 2 zeiss HD5 5-25-$800, HD5 3-15 $700 3 leupold vx6- I just bought my first leupold in 10 years. 3-18x44- $750
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
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01/13/17 12:56 AM
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: HCHunter28]
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01/13/17 01:07 AM
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You're welcome. Cabela's vx6 Here's my rank for under 1k. You can find all of these for under 1k. 1 Swaro z5 3.5-18 bought mine for 1,000 2 zeiss HD5 5-25-$800, HD5 3-15 $700 3 leupold vx6- I just bought my first leupold in 10 years. 3-18x44- $750 I'd buy a new z5 3.5x18 plex in a second for a grand if I could find that deal.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/13/17 01:12 AM
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You're welcome. Cabela's vx6 Here's my rank for under 1k. You can find all of these for under 1k. 1 Swaro z5 3.5-18 bought mine for 1,000 2 zeiss HD5 5-25-$800, HD5 3-15 $700 3 leupold vx6- I just bought my first leupold in 10 years. 3-18x44- $750 I'd buy a new z5 3.5x18 plex in a second for a grand if I could find that deal. I can't give you my swaro source. It's like giving up a honey hole.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Brother in-law]
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01/13/17 05:07 PM
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I think the Z3 falls right in at $999...lol. I've used the Z5 and it's great. BIL is right on the VX6, but I don't think it is less than $1k; maybe the VX3i.
I don't know if the Conquest HD5 by Zeiss falls under $1k, but it is about that price range and is a great scope as well. Look it up before spewing your millennial juice because you can currently get into a vx6 for under a $1000 right now My bad on getting a price wrong on a scope. Also I'm not a millennial. #Oops
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/13/17 07:42 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback folks, I think I'll start looking for a deal on a Swarorovski z3 or z5 in 4x12 or 4x14 with a plex reticule.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/13/17 08:33 PM
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I'd pick the 2-12x42 VX6 over the 1" Swaro, but that's just my humble opinion. Had a SwaroA 3-10x42 give up the ghost while I was attempting to kill a big 190" mule deer. Swaro fixed the erector no problem though, as you would expect.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/13/17 09:28 PM
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SWFA SS HD 3-9 or SWFA SS 3-15. See if you can find a used one for around $500.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/14/17 02:32 PM
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Check out the Vortex Razor HD LR or the Viper PST
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/14/17 03:07 PM
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That Vortex Razor LH looks promising.
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Re: Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less
[Re: Elkhunter49]
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01/14/17 04:45 PM
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I really like my vx-6s. I have two, on in 3-18 and 2-12 firedot. and the CDS works perfectly once you build your load out. Its spot on.
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