400 dollar optic?
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AWS
Custom Accessory Maker & Retired PM Staff
It depends a lot on what you are going to shoot and how far your expectations are for range of shots. If your using a 22-250 for coyotes and your longest expected range is 300 yards, plain crosshair/duplex in something like a 2-7, 2.5-10 or 3x9 will work great and you can hold on hair for the whole distance. Using a heavier slower bullet and extending the range and something with turrets or BDC reticle and more power might be more in order.
Throw in smaller targets like PD's an GS's and more power might be required like a 4-16 or 6.5-20.
Hard to suggest with so little info to go by.
Throw in smaller targets like PD's an GS's and more power might be required like a 4-16 or 6.5-20.
Hard to suggest with so little info to go by.
wachtelhund1
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Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42 from Cameralandny, $329.00. Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x42 $249.00 to $299.00 depending on reticle. Vortex Diamondback HP models have the same lenes as the Viper model. but in 1" tubes. Cameralandny has open box specials. I ordered Diamondback HP 4-16x42 open box for $329.00 and received a new one in a sealed box direct from Vortex. If you are military or retired, or police Vortex gives a 20% to 30% direct discount.
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lyotehunter
New member
black diamond makes an awesome scope,i have shot one out to 1,300 yds.and it tracks perfect every time
Hard to argue with a Leupold VX-2 or VX-3. They are a known quantity, from a manufacturer that produces, and stands behind quality gear.
Another solid, proven optic in that range is the Zeiss Conquest 3-9. Again, a simple, proven piece of glass from an established manufacturer.
For $400, and a winter elk trip, I would stick to simple, and proven.
Another solid, proven optic in that range is the Zeiss Conquest 3-9. Again, a simple, proven piece of glass from an established manufacturer.
For $400, and a winter elk trip, I would stick to simple, and proven.
Dixiedog1
Active member
If I was looking for a ton of bang for my buck in an optic I'd go Zeiss
Zeiss deal
Instead of getting what you pay for with the Conquest at $329 you'll be getting more than you paid for $.02
Zeiss deal
Instead of getting what you pay for with the Conquest at $329 you'll be getting more than you paid for $.02
Originally Posted By: greengt88That Conquest in the link is refurbished, just so that is known.
And only carry a 5 year warranty. And it's a BS limited "workmanship and materials" warranty. Good scope, but I need something a company will stand behind for the long haul.
http://www.zeiss.com/sports-optics/en_us...bished-products
And only carry a 5 year warranty. And it's a BS limited "workmanship and materials" warranty. Good scope, but I need something a company will stand behind for the long haul.
http://www.zeiss.com/sports-optics/en_us...bished-products
mbaysinger89
Active member
How about the cameraland meopta?
