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I have a nikon 2-7 prostaff shotgun scope on my 375 hhmag, I figure the drop point on the scope is good enough for grizzly hunting, however the scope is still a shot gun scope, I am going to switch it to vortex 1-6 x24 GEN II HD MOA or BDC. However swarovski is in my mind set, too. Since I put a z3 3-10x42 on my weatherby 270win vs2.
I am going to have the shot gun scope to be a back up if I go to a grizzly trip, I never have chance and skill to hunt a big animal since I just got my hunt license and my first turkey last spring.
I live around GTA and would love to hear any advice and recommendation for my scope choice and the hunting skills practice.
 
Most .375 H&H have iron sights..... Personally I would try them first..... If I were forking out big dough for a grizz hunt the last thing I would think of doing would be to cheap out on optics.....

My advice is go with the irons or get the Swarovski......
 
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Superbrad said:
Most .375 H&H have iron sights..... Personally I woukd try them first..... If I were forming out big dough for a grizz hunt the last thing I would think of doing would be to cheap out on optics.....

My advice is go with the irons or get the Swarovski......
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I concur.
 
While the iron sights are a good suggestion, a low power variable like the VXIII 1.5x5 or VXII 1x4 offers a lot more flexibility than irons and will work better in low light.
 
SuperCub said:
While the iron sights are a good suggestion, a low power variable like the VXIII 1.5x5 or VXII 1x4 offers a lot more flexibility than irons and will work better in low light.
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Kevan said:
The 1.5X5 is all I have had on my 375, no irons and never needed..
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Agreed on both counts...... And I am somewhat torn between the leupold and a Zeiss for mine........ The iron sights thing is meant more along the lines that I would rather rely on the irons than really on a budget scope on a big magnum......
 
The 375 H&H and low power variable stigma really stem from daytime African hunting or scopes of a past era that weren't as reliable, so most guys went with a light scope who's internals would tolerate recoil/inertia better. Since most don't try to slim a 375 H&H to mountain rifle weights, I'd suggest to pick a scope that you'd use for a 30-06, something in the 2.5-10 range with a 40-42mm objective, that way you won't be hampered by low light performance should you need it and you can use your 375 for all sorts of game without having to swap scopes. And one expensive scope is better than two cheap ones.
My thoughts anyhow.
 
bearkilr said:
The 375 H&H and low power variable stigma really stem from daytime African hunting or scopes of a past era that weren't as reliable, so most guys went with a light scope who's internals would tolerate recoil/inertia better. Since most don't try to slim a 375 H&H to mountain rifle weights, I'd suggest to pick a scope that you'd use for a 30-06, something in the 2.5-10 range with a 40-42mm objective, that way you won't be hampered by low light performance should you need it and you can use your 375 for all sorts of game without having to swap scopes. And one expensive scope is better than two cheap ones.
My thoughts anyhow.
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I agree...... Except for the objective part, but that is personal preference......

My usual hunting scope is a zeiss 2-7 x 32....... But the leupold would be for that "classic look"..... And that classic look comes from the DG world for sure.......
 
geologist said:
If you go with a scope try to buy one with lots of eye relief. The VXIII 1.5x5 that Supercub recommended would work.
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But I have found that leupold is bad with eye box. You have to position your eye at very limited space to see through the scope. My friend has a swarovski. The difference is big. Swarovski is liberal with your eye positions
 
Shot a turkey now going for griz? Stay safe. I would hesitate to scope a heavy caliber for griz hunting unless you know the lay of the land and the planned distance you want to shoot at. If you are heading to northern BC etc the scope may help but if you are in the monashees for example your shots are likely to be short range. Good adjustable rear sight and a steady hand has taken a lot of game.
 
elker said:
But I have found that leupold is bad with eye box. You have to position your eye at very limited space to see through the scope. My friend has a swarovski. The difference is big. Swarovski is liberal with your eye positions
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Sorry... Don't mean to be a "purist"..... But if you are well versed with your rifle and scope your eye should find the reticle every time..... Having to bob your head around for the perfect sight picture is a sure sign you haven't practiced enough with your combo.....

That being said, if your perfect cheek weld and sight picture involves you having to move to adjust, then maybe the scope isn't for you.......
 
Uplandguy said:
Shot a turkey now going for griz? Stay safe. I would hesitate to scope a heavy caliber for griz hunting unless you know the lay of the land and the planned distance you want to shoot at. If you are heading to northern BC etc the scope may help but if you are in the monashees for example your shots are likely to be short range. Good adjustable rear sight and a steady hand has taken a lot of game.
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More power to him..... He is hunting...... But I would want more experience under my belt before dropping that cash load..... And potentially having a bad experience....... A decent guide will have his back......

I encourage anyone to step out of the cesspool he lives in to reach out and find it admirable...... Just think he needs a bit of guidance.......
 
I wanted a versatile scope on my .375 Ruger and went with a Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36. Very happy with it.
 
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