Scope decision on a 4-16 x 42

[Zone7Sud]

I have the Diamonback HP on my 243 and actually like it. You can see it here:

 

[Tallcooldrink]

I have the Diamonback HP on my 243 and actually like it. You can see it here:

That’s a good looking setup.

 

[DVXDUDE]

I have the 4-16x42 diamondback HP on my .22 250. It's been great, good in low light. I paid $400 for it new likely 5 years ago so i thought it was good deal

 

[45CAT]

I’m cheap. I just buy used Leupolds on EE

 

[Tallcooldrink]

Are there such things? Not sure I’ve ever seen a cheap Leupold.

 

[Bad Bob]

Are you set on the 42mm objective? I threw a 3-12 Burris Fullfield IV on a 22LR gopher gun, and it's surprisingly decent for what it cost. I've found Burris' lower end lines to be better than comparable Vortex, usually for less money. The 4-16x50 Fullfield IV is on for less than $500 at a couple places right now.

I put the Fullfield 1V 4-16x50 on a CZ 457 Varmint and absolutely love it. Way better quality than a Vortex, tracks perfectly.

 

[Buck1950]

And I forgot another 50mm scope, on my CZ-455 Lux SS. Again with Vortex Pro LOW rings, a bit more clearance with a sporter profile instead of the varmint on the B22-FV.

 

[Tallcooldrink]

And I forgot another 50mm scope, on my CZ-455 Lux SS. Again with Vortex Pro LOW rings, a bit more clearance with a sporter profile instead of the varmint on the B22-FV.

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Man, how can you get so much clearance with that size objective and low rings? Must be the setup on my old Sako as I can barely get a 40 objective into my med rings to fit. Although I’m taking the word of another gun guy about them being medium rings. I took them off today and I would say they look like low rings to me. I’m not sure how to tell the difference though.

 

[Buck1950]

I should have mentioned the CZ-455 has a 0* rail that adds ca .25 or so. You'd have to look closely to see that in the pic. And the barrel is a sporter-taper. On my B-22 in Post-9, it came with Factory 'mounts' that only add ca 1/16" above the dovetail. and the B-22 has a Varmint barrel.

 

[maifire]

I think that temu has some ‘nicely priced’ leupolds, among others!

I am with the diamondback HP crew here.

The cabelas scopes no longer carry their once very good warranty.
Though not a fan of ‘sheet of paper’ clearance off of the barrel, closest to bore is definitely the best way to do it.

OP, have a chance to just go try them on a mock up? Sometimes the reticle, finish, adjustment knurls or some other small thing may help you decide.

 

[Hunter7]

You might want to check out the Athlon line of scopes, comparable to Vortex. I recently bought the Athlon Heras in 4-20x50 and am very happy with it. Wide variety of models and price ranges.

 

[Buck1950]

And RE Posts 27 & 29, even with the rail I had to 'file off' a bit of the Objective adjustment knurling because it was cutting my thumb when I cycled the bolt.