Whats your favorite hunting scope with dialing for elevation

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What is everyones choices for favorite hunting crossover dialing scope in the 1.5 lb range. With dependability being high in the list, magnification in the 3- (14/20ish) x (40/50ish). Mostly Im interested in people picks. I have a old name standby that would be my pick but its zero seems to move(?), sent it in but not sure if I want to give it the best life of a new gun. New brands out there, maybe some are good?
Im looking for something that has a fine enough reticle that gives you confidence at 700yrds, yet still can put up and shoot quick in a stalk.
Thx Eric
 
Seems like a recent thread on rokslide has really changed some people's opinions on what used to be the old standby rifle scopes. It seems that the trijicon, nightforce, and swfa get the best results for those guys. I'm leaning hard towards the apex hunter for my next scope.
 
This is an honest question, very few people are capable of making a good shot on an animal at 700yds.

There are all sorts of other factors than dialing for elevation, such as a specific handload that you are absolutely familiar with and a scope dial matched to the velociities/bullet drop.

Then there is mirage, updraft, downdraft and wind from multiple directions over the flight path of the bullet.

If you're familiar with all of these issues and I will admit, very few people are, then shots at 700 yards on game might be ethical.

I will say up front, I don't trust my doping of the elements enough to feel comfortable with such shots.

Again, not say you aren't proficient enough, but your query leads me to think you aren't.
 
bearhunter has a point here. Maybe you have a rifle that is 'really Z'd' at that distance but if so, Do you have a price range for your desired scope? Swaro is a good suggestion if you find a magn that works at that distance, for your rifle.
 
bearhunter said:
This is an honest question, very few people are capable of making a good shot on an animal at 700yds.

There are all sorts of other factors than dialing for elevation, such as a specific handload that you are absolutely familiar with and a scope dial matched to the velociities/bullet drop.

Then there is mirage, updraft, downdraft and wind from multiple directions over the flight path of the bullet.

If you're familiar with all of these issues and I will admit, very few people are, then shots at 700 yards on game might be ethical.

I will say up front, I don't trust my doping of the elements enough to feel comfortable with such shots.

Again, not say you aren't proficient enough, but your query leads me to think you aren't.
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Good points there. This is just a general query though. Not that Im taking someones recommendation, going to the field and taking a shot on game out of my skill level.
For example when target shooting I find scopes with 0.1moa reticle line thickness can pick a fine target vs a scope with a 0.2moa reticle line thickness which covers more of the viewed target at for example say 700yrd. This my may be my eyes though. The reason Im saying Xover is that I can do some target shooting while still slinging the gun on my shoulder to walk and hunt.
 
I really like the leupold vx 5 line, the zero lock is really nice. I dont normally like an exposed turret for hunting, but with not only a zero stop, but a zero lock i actually feel like i shouldnt have to worry about the dial spinning accidentally. Its also really easy to confirm it has stayed on zero, both visually and by feel.

Some of the vx3's also have the same turret.
 
The list of sub-1.5lb scopes under $2k that will track reliably for hundreds of rounds is short. Lightweight hunting scopes tend to have underbuilt internals that don't hold up to turret twisters.
The only sub-$2k, sub-1.5lb scopes I've personally played with, that I'd trust to track reliably long-term, are the Zeiss V4 and Leupold VX5HD. And out of the two I prefer the glass on the Zeiss.
The Razor LHT could be a good option. The Apex Hunter could be a winner as well, but they aren't out yet.
 
I’ve owned the VX 5 3-15 and now have the Zeiss v4 conquest,l 4-16.
I prefer the Zeiss
But , there is 1 issue, the main tube isn’t long enough to allow me to get a proper cheek weld,without having to goose neck.
So I have to scrap the tally one piece ring/ mount combo and go with a heavier solid rail or find a longer scope.

Something to keep in mind when choosing a scope
 
Nightforce is my go to although my Swarovski is lighter, I'm not worried about weight in my hunting or target rifles. I wouldn't consider 700 yard to be all that far.
 
Fav turret is Leupold cds-zl. Fav scope is Trijicon accupoint 3-9x40 with a Kenton speed dial turret installed under dust cap. Started long range with dust caps over Leupold standard 7/8’s target knobs with speed dial so no biggie to do same on this. Good to a little over 500 with a slow cartridge. I’m sure there’s a higher mag model to take you to 700 more comfortably. The mildot reticle adds 100 yards easy to that as you get 5 mils of hold points. You only get 12 moa per rotation on the turret. For a 13.4 oz scope it’s great but the glass and the battery free illum dot are the stars for me and won’t give that up now. Return to zero and tracking has been spot on for me. From a 200 yard zero with a 2386 fps .5 bc it gets over 500. Most cartridges would get over 600 and a fast one from a 250 zero likely get over 700 on single rotation speed dial turret. On the 3-9 the dot covers about 4-5” on my 15” gong at 425 yards. It was no problem taking a whitetail doe at 420 and still be very useable on coyotes to way past that. Just as far as I’ve actually shot it on game but have shot it on gongs to 5-600 no prob and felt it very well suited for a hunting set up. Also I like that 1” low rings that generally match up with stock comb will clear the 40mm bell. For a 3-9 type hunting scope it’s a top one to look at imo.

Another thing I like about my Trijicon over Leupold is the turrets are lift and lock. No Allen wrenches required to set zero on wind age and elevation. Nice touch.
 
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I have two Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 1" tube. They have been faultless since about 15 years that I have them. I can get out to 1000m with my 22-250 if the rail matches. When trying to make out bullet holes in a target at 400m the Zeiss was much clearer than a Kahles 624i tactical I had at that time. Apart from several foxes taken at over 500m my best shot was a crow in a tree at 435m and 13mph wind with the 22-250.
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I like my nightforce shv 4.5-14x56 with the Illuminated moar reticle. Not sure if it makes the 1.5lbs or less bracket as it's a heavy scope but it does well for hunting and target shooting
 
I've used a few in my day, I'm saving my dollars for another Razor LHT but I do like the VX-5HD and Conquest V4 as well. I've not tried a Swarovski with a ballistic turret, nor have I tried the Leica Amplus 6 yet.

I'm considering a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42mm as well which doesn't meet the magnification requirement but at 20 ounces is oddly light for a Nightforce and their turrets are amazing if you want to dial for distance.

I should add, I'm not a 700 yard shooter in general. I've practiced to 600 with some rifles but longest shot on game just under 475 and average shots are closer to 200-250.
 
Well minimalist end is vx3hd and accupoint 3-9, awesome 0-600 yard proper options, dial or simple sfp reticles or combo them. Leupolds you can custom, get lr duplex and cds-zl. Trijicon with mildot and Kenton as well. Non intrusive reticles with hunting simplicity. Sky is limit from there. You can drag as much gear and computers as you like but you can also go 600 with many options under 1 lb. Fugure out your KISS principle setup and giver.
 
blakeyboy said:
Well minimalist end is vx3hd and accupoint 3-9, awesome 0-600 yard proper options, dial or simple sfp reticles or combo them. Leupolds you can custom, get lr duplex and cds-zl. Trijicon with mildot and Kenton as well. Non intrusive reticles with hunting simplicity. Sky is limit from there. You can drag as much gear and computers as you like but you can also go 600 with many options under 1 lb. Fugure out your KISS principle setup and giver.
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Dunno if they hold up to long term lots of dialing use, but the success of the Accupoints had me just snag a Trijicon Ascent. 30mm tube, about 5 oz heavier, but nice glass and seems to be well made. Can't say anything long term yet.
 
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