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 Re: Hunting Scope Recommendation: $750-$1750
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05/12/17 02:27 AM
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DocHorton
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Ordered the Swaro Z5 today...got the 3.5-18x44 with ballistic turret and 4W reticle.
I found some pretty good deals on the new VX-6HD for several hundred dollars off and prob gonna go with one of those as my second. It's a few hundred more than the old VX-6 but if the glass is better and illuminated reticle I think it would be worth it on a scope I'm gonna have forever. Still trying to decide on Firedot or TMOA for the illuminated reticle....
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Re: Hunting Scope Recommendation: $750-$1750
[Re: DocHorton]
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05/12/17 12:15 PM
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Please let us know the best deal you find on the VX6 HD with the firedot/TMOA - I am seriously considering it also.
Thanks!
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Re: Hunting Scope Recommendation: $750-$1750
[Re: DocHorton]
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05/15/17 02:06 PM
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DocHorton
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Ordered my second scope. I ended up going with the Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50 with the TMOA reticle. I went and looked and I liked both the Firedot and TMOA reticles, but wanted the option of using it as a target scope if I ever wanted to.
I found it for about $350 less than most retailers so I was pleased, but still about $400 more than the old discontinued VX-6 model. I figured if I'm spending that kind of money I might as well spend a few hundred more and get the newest model with the upgrades.
Can't wait to get them both mounted up and go shooting.
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Re: Hunting Scope Recommendation: $750-$1750
[Re: DocHorton]
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05/15/17 02:26 PM
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I think you chose a couple of outstanding scopes!
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Re: Hunting Scope Recommendation: $750-$1750
[Re: DocHorton]
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05/26/17 12:15 PM
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GedOliver
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Well, I will say that among these three scopes that you have compared: 1. Swaro Z5--didn't like the reticle options, too thick, but nice glass 2. Zeiss HD5--too bulky, wasn't impressed by the glass 3. Vortex HD LH--probably my second choice ....If I am to make a choice between them, then I will be looking at Zeiss but have you tried Leupold? You just have to try it cause it comes with a lifetime warranty and costs about $700. with its low light clarity and capability, you won't have anything to regret. That is for me, and sometimes they say it depends on individuals eye sight. But I have never regretted using it and I don't think I will in the nearest future. I hope I helped. Good luck
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Re: Hunting Scope Recommendation: $750-$1750
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05/27/17 06:51 AM
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booradley
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If low light clarity/extending your minutes at dawn/dusk is key, the single most effective thing one can do is dial the power setting down.
The second single most effective thing would be to buy a scope with high quality glass.
Maybe vice versa, but both are way more important than anything offered by a huge bell. This.
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Re: Hunting Scope Recommendation: $750-$1750
[Re: RiverRider]
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05/29/17 06:14 PM
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I think you chose a couple of outstanding scopes! You made GREAT choices!!!! you will love both of them. I had a custom BDC turret made by Swaro for my 5-25 Z-5, works perfectly on the 6.5 Weatherby. I have the V-6, 1-6 on my AR, amazing optics for the $$.
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