Riflescope Comparison

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Hi all,

I am somewhat confused by the myriad of options when it comes to riflescopes.

There is of course Leupold, the Bushnell Elite Series, Nikon Buckmasters & Monarch, Burris, Weaver Grand Slam, Browning, and the new Simmons Master Series ProHunter or AETEC looks very nice as well.

I would like a 3-9x50, but don't know where to start. I have read good things about all of these companies. Just looking for some expertise from the panel regarding the right choice for a rock solid scope.

PS - It will be mounted on a Remington model 700 BDL in .270
 
Be aware that lenses and coatings are just as important where brightness is concerned as lens size.A good quality 3x9x40 will be just as bright as a cheap 3x9x50.
 
Zeiss Conquest first, Leupold VX111 second, Leupold VX11 third.
The 50mm objective is more trouble than it's worth, the scopes are much heavier, you can't mount them as low, plus we aren't allowed to hunt in the dark anyway.
 
Zeiss Conquest first, Leupold VX111 second, Leupold VX11 third.
The 50mm objective is more trouble than it's worth, the scopes are much heavier, you can't mount them as low, plus we aren't allowed to hunt in the dark anyway.
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Good advice.50 mm objective lenses are highly overated.
 
If you use your scope in low light at maximum magnification then you should consider a bigger objective lens like 50 or 56 mm. You are still controlled by the exit pupil of your scope (Dia. of objective lens divided by the magnifiaction you are set on). Leupold has now solved the problem of the high mounting position of the large objective lens by introducing the VX-L models with the cut out on the bottom of the objective lense allowing the 50mm to be mounted like a 32mm and the 56mm like a 40mm.
 
Leupold has now solved the problem of the high mounting position of the large objective lens by introducing the VX-L models with the cut out on the bottom of the objective lense allowing the 50mm to be mounted like a 32mm and the 56mm like a 40mm.
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It should be noted that the shape of these new leupold scopes results in them having less lens surface area than a scope with a round lens of the same diameter.The prices are also very steep,several hundred dollars more than a ziess conquest.They certainly are not priced within the average hunters budget.
 
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Actualy the light loss due to the cut out on the VX-L is about 3%...not that bad considering to advantage in low mounting. Also remember that the VX-L are not exactly like the VX-111 as these have the diamond coat lens coating from the LPS line which are harder and allow more light. When you compare the higher end scopes you should consider all aspects of the benifits vs price. I would suggest that Ziess Conquest models are not in the price range of the "average hunter" and would also be considered a move up model from the basic scopes that most average hunters would consider. Having said the above , the sales of the VX-L are better than we expected and we have increased our original order.
 
Uses

Foxer,

Mostly for hunting deer, elk with the occasional black bear. Some longer range praire hunting but also some stalk type hunting in thicker coverage.
 
Leupold vx 3 is top of the leupold line, so is Burris signature, Monarch of the Nikon line etc...Normally easy to tell , just look at the price tag.
I find Burris Signature have an edge over leupold vx 3, but not much. Its hard to get poor optics today. Stay away from low end high power, these are not really the best choice for a firearm with some kick to it.
Frank
 
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