1-4 or 2-7

[mrgoat]

For many years I used a steel Weaver in 2.5 x 7. The only time I had an issue was when I shot a moose 20 ft. away as I had to take a second or so and orientate just exactly what end of the patch of fur I was looking at. That scope spent 99% of it's time set between 2.5 and 4 power.
The big decision only you can make is whether you will take more longer or shorter shots. If shorter the 1.5 x 4 or 5 will serve you well. If longer then the 2 x7 or a 2.5 x 8 such as the one Leupold has will serve your needs.
My dogging brush rifle is a Ruger carbine in 44 mag with a Eotech red dot on it. My other brush rifle has a Leupold VXIII 1.5 x 5 which is set at 1.5 to 3 all the time. the rest of my rifles all carry Leupold VXIII 3.5 x 10 scopes which rarely come off 3.5. I only use the higher powers for target sighting in work.

One thing I have noticed over the years when comparing scopes is the numbered magnifications are not equal between manufacturers. Set brand A on 4 power and take a look and then take a look at the same object with brand B set at 4. Many times the object will appear closer through one scope than the other.

 

[SuperCub]

I have a 1.5-5 on both my hunting rifles and cowitness the barrel & front sight on the low end. I find that annoying... so I leave it at 5.

My 1.5-5s do that too but I just look at the reticle not the bbl.

 

[hoytcanon]

I have a 1.5-5 on both my hunting rifles and cowitness the barrel & front sight on the low end. I find that annoying... so I leave it at 5.

Leaving it at 5X, defeats the purpose of a 1.5-5 scope.

 

[deerfarmer]

I have a 1.5-5 on both my hunting rifles and cowitness the barrel & front sight on the low end. I find that annoying... so I leave it at 5.

I agree. The co-witness you mentioned is the main reason I don't like the 1-4 scopes

 

[ninepointer]

I agree. The co-witness you mentioned is the main reason I don't like the 1-4 scopes

The range is the only place where I see my front sight at 1.5x.

 

[mike t]

Thanks again to all for the advice. I’m still undecided on 1.5-4 or 2-7 but either way I’m sure both will serve me well

 

[mrgoat]

My 1.5-5s do that too but I just look at the reticle not the bbl.

I never see/notice the barrel end or front sight. To busy looking at what I am shooting at. I never feel or hear the recoil of the gun either when shooting at game. I am sure it is there I just have no recollection of it.

 

[conor_90]

I see the front sight on low magnification of a 1.5-4x that I have, I've been considering replacing it with a straight 4x.

 

[medvedqc]

I see the front sight on low magnification of a 1.5-4x that I have, I've been considering replacing it with a straight 4x.

never been a problem. it is disturbing only against the wall at home we used that kind for boar and deer driven hunt and never found a complaints but on the other ends few ...

 

[SKS47]

Consider VR-X 2-7x33 I have it on my 308 carbine and it works well for me

 

[mike t]

I decided to go with a Bausch and Lomb Balvar 1.5–6x32 set in a MaSi QD mount. I was at my buddies house the other day and he had the B&L not being used presently. I took a look through the B&L and was pleasantly surprised at the glass. He wasn’t using it and was good enough to sell it to me at a fair price.

 

[BigUglyMan]

3-9.......

2.5-8x...what's wrong with you man?

 

[FLHTCUI]

2.5-8x...what's wrong with you man?

Not enough two wheeled therapy...
Rob

 

[Scrumbag]

Couldn't suggest a 1.5-6x42?

 

[canadaman30]

I can't think of any advantage a 1-4x has over a 2-7x

A larger fov in the low end

 

[DILLIGAF]

1-8x is even better

 

[conor_90]

Does anyone make a 1-6 that has a normal duplex reticule and doesn't cost 2k?

 

[spyderchop]

I got a MaSi QD mount with a Leupold vx freedom 1.5-4. works well and nice and light

 

[DGY]

I decided to go with a Bausch and Lomb Balvar 1.5–6x32 set in a MaSi QD mount. I was at my buddies house the other day and he had the B&L not being used presently. I took a look through the B&L and was pleasantly surprised at the glass. He wasn’t using it and was good enough to sell it to me at a fair price.

Great choice!! Most of my scopes are 1.5-5,2-7, 2.5-8, 4x fixed and one 3-9 and one 2.5-16(never mounted yet)

 

[anglia2]

I have both . I'd be hard pressed to choose between them , but the 2 to 7 is a bit more versatile I suppose . I've never felt disadvantaged while hunting with either scope .