I am considering a Leupold 1.5-5x20mm for my new rifle Iam getting as I think it will suit the rifle look wise and be more than enough magnification as 300yards will be a rare long shot for this rifle. My question is how bright and user friendly are these scopes in low light woods conditions? Thanks.
Question for 20mm objective owners
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BigUglyMan
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I have one on my 416 Rigby. I walked back to camp in RSA after dark and had the scope turned down all the way in case of a chance encounter with rhino. I was blown away at how long I could still make use of it after the sun set (and in RSA when the sun sets it's like it rolled off a table - no lingering twilight). I've said it before but it bears repeating - as a general purpose hunting scope the vari x III 1.5-5x is the best scope out there. If I could only have one hunting scope it would be the 1.5-5x Leupold.
Quite the opposite experience. Had a Vari-X III 1.5-5x20 and cranked to 5 it was unusable in twilight conditions. At 1.5, it was only acceptable. A great scope for sure, but I replaced mine with a 3-9x40 and I am much happier.
My advice, since it seems the differences of opinion are significant: go to a shop at twilight and ask to look through them outside. I know at least 2 shops around my place that will let you do this.
My advice, since it seems the differences of opinion are significant: go to a shop at twilight and ask to look through them outside. I know at least 2 shops around my place that will let you do this.
I agree, I find 20 mm scopes to be disappointingly dim in low light. Change that 1.5-5 for a 1.75-6 X and I'm happy. Well, at least happier.
