Best Scope

[Deerdr Junior]

Looking for a Leupold VX-3 to accompany my new Kimber 84L 25-06, wondering which one is the best for my needs? I shoot 300 yards and under.

Would love to hear what you have to say!

Jimmy.

 

[bearkilr]

A 2.5-8x36 or an FX 6x36 fixed power would get my vote. Both are compact and light but have enough magnification and light gathering for your needs.

 

[Dogleg]

On my 4 Kimbers I have a 4.5-14 LR on a 22/250 Varmint, 3.5-10 on a .338 Win mag Classic, and 4.5-14s on a 7mm Rem and .270 WSM on a Select Grade and Montana. The 4.5-14 on the 7mm has a CDS dial, the rest are B&C reticles.

On your 25-06 I'd go 4.5-14 and consider the CDS. For me the 4.5-14 power is well worth the extra .4 ounce in weight, and the dual purpose nature of 25-06 would mesh with a CDS and a bit of extra magnification.

 

[Deerdr Junior]

Im pretty sure I want to go with a 4.5-14. Is there much difference between a 40mm and 50mm objective? And if there is, should I be going to a VX-3L model or is the height difference worth the money?

I appreciate your experience.

 

[kamlooky]

Go sneak over to Grampa's when he's having a nappy and pinch his Zeiss.

 

[Deerdr Junior]

Forget the Zeiss I'm going for the S&B

 

[Farmboy]

Take a look at the Meopta line.

We have some in the store and everyone who looks through them is extremely impressed.

 

[Dogleg]

Im pretty sure I want to go with a 4.5-14. Is there much difference between a 40mm and 50mm objective? And if there is, should I be going to a VX-3L model or is the height difference worth the money?

I appreciate your experience.

I've got 4.5-14 x 50s too, and one VXL. I won't consider putting anything like that on a Kimber just because of bulk, but they do have their uses. If you have a non Kimber application for a 50 or 56 objective though I'd definitely look into the vxl. The low mounting is worth it.

 

[Deerdr Junior]

I ended up getting a VX3 4.5-40 CDS. It was only $10 more for the CDS so I thought id try it. Whats your experience with the CDS?

 

[Dogleg]

The CDS is a lot of fun at the range for the zero to seven hundred yard stuff. I've got a few on hunting rifles that have been used a fair bit, but as luck would have it haven't used the CDS function much while hunting. That's just the way it turned out when packing those particular rifles. I did shoot a few quarter mile deer with a .300 so equipped, and a couple dozen animals with a 30-06 at around the 300 mark. That's hardly barrel stretching range, but I did get to take a few clicks on the dial. One thing to be aware of is that the CDS dial turns very easily, and will get spun by accident. Its got a zero stop, so that isn't a big deal is you are aware of it and check before shooting.

I've got the same scope as you bought on a Kimber Select grade in 7mm Rem.