Recommend scope that holds zero.
- Thread starter Tikka6xc
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I agree, or a VXII 3-9. I have had one for over 25 years and it has been on 2 rifles. Once zeroed the knobs have not been touched, ever.
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Tikka6xc When buying a scope you pretty much get what you pay for. You buy a $100 piece of junk and that's what you have ........Junk. Put a few more dollars into a good scope. You say you want a hunting scope. I am assuming that means you will be in the bush some of time and in the open some of the time. For close up shots a lower powered scope with a wide field of view is desireable. For out in the open a little more magnification is good so a variable power scope is good. I would suggest you look at a 2-7x scope in a Bushnell Elite or a Leupold. Set on 2x the field of view on both scopes is over 40 ft @ 100yds. This is good for finding a running animal in the scope at close range. For longer shots in the open 7x is lots of magnification. A 3-9x scope is also good but your field of view at 3x drops to about 32 ft @ 100yds. The 3-9 will also be a couple ounces heavier and cost a bit more. Go into a store that has some selection and see what looks clear to your eye.
A shifting point of impact can just as likely be a rifle problem as a scope problem. Swelling, shrinking, warping can all cause zero shifts in wooden stocked rifles. Some rifles walk their shots across the target as the barrel heats up. Loose action screws, loose scope base screws, loose rings, can all cause problems as well.
Fixed 10x would make for a terrible hunting scope. IMO.
I like nikon scopes just make sure to check the eye relief. I find nikon's to be a little short for me.
I really like the Nikon scopes. I have Monarchs on 3 of my rifles have never had to adjust any of them after sighting in. A friend that's a Leupold or nothing guy picked up one of my rifles one day and was very surprised at the clarity of the Nikon.
