Most durable optic
- Thread starter tommy88
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Lots of great suggestions! I'm going to check out that primary arms suggestion. It is a bit expensive and heavy though I like the reticle.
Are there any brands of scopes that are more rugged? I know the leupold marketeers talk a mean game about their products, is it true or not?
Scopes kind of appeal more to me as they have better visibility in low light. I know the fixed scopes are more durable than then variable.
Are there any brands of scopes that are more rugged? I know the leupold marketeers talk a mean game about their products, is it true or not?
Scopes kind of appeal more to me as they have better visibility in low light. I know the fixed scopes are more durable than then variable.
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I have Leupolds on six rifles starting at 22 Hornet ending in 458x2 inch American.
Zero issues.
I also have a Nightforce NXS 12-42 perched on Remington 700 Varmint. Also no issues.
Yes is probably more durable than most Leupolds however it's much more pricey and much heavier too. This is my longer range toy so it does not get taken hunting.
Edit: I owned a steel Weaver Challenger scope in the past. They are rock solid scopes.
Only had two scope failures. Loss of nitrogen Burris 2-7 Compact (made by Pentax perhaps??)
And a Burris Scout Scout 2 3/4 power reticle came loose. I think I have really terrible luck because I never met anyone else with anything bad to say about Burris optics.
Zero issues.
I also have a Nightforce NXS 12-42 perched on Remington 700 Varmint. Also no issues.
Yes is probably more durable than most Leupolds however it's much more pricey and much heavier too. This is my longer range toy so it does not get taken hunting.
Edit: I owned a steel Weaver Challenger scope in the past. They are rock solid scopes.
Only had two scope failures. Loss of nitrogen Burris 2-7 Compact (made by Pentax perhaps??)
And a Burris Scout Scout 2 3/4 power reticle came loose. I think I have really terrible luck because I never met anyone else with anything bad to say about Burris optics.
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Chinese optics are a no go for me. I do have a PA prism and it is excellent.
False information. Only the TA31 4X acogs have poor eye relief. The TA33, TA11 and TA44 have excellent eye relief.
Tomasaurus
CGN Regular
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- SW Ontario
My vortex crossfire f***ed off in a few months of light use. Bomb proof? not sure that thing is sneeze proof, depending on china glass is just plain stupid. You could ask the deer to kindly stay in place while you wait for a new one to ship, or buy a Meprolight which is good for low light and durable. If you get a scope you most likely wont be able to park your car on it but the magnification is nice.
tacticalsixgun
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- Thorsby AB
I can vouch for leupold, 12lbs rifle dropped directly on the scope still use the scope to this day and held zero. I use nothing but leupold on my hunting rifles from 7mm-08 on up to 375 H&h
I had seen where they (Leupold) use a led sled that represents the recoil of a 50 Cal as part of their testing .
This was an interesting marketing test
Rob
The lads here in Central Ontario like a low power variable for shooting in the tight bush. I've found a something like a 1.5 to 4x to be optimal. Most of the time the scope is at 1.5X, but can be adjusted should the shot demand it. You can pick up a used Leupold VX II or Vari-x II for well within your budget. The scope will outlast you...
Leupold are the best combination of durable/lightweight. Sure, you can find more robust options but that equals a lot more weight ie. Nightforce. It’s a hunting scope, it should be able to take some abuse but not weigh half as much as the rifle it’s on.
Patrick
Patrick
