400 dollar optic?

RePete is almost right by picking the Leupold 6x42.

As a quality/durability/reliability hunting scope, an SWFA 6X for $299 has no challengers, and few under $800 come close.

Even so, buy what you think you gotta buy.
 
I agree Leopold are junk just get the vortex the new best thing out.
now stop bidding on those junky used leupolds on Ebay.
 
Yall talked me into it. I'll get me another 6x42 loopy for my old 270. Works for the 06 that dad just gave up. His is close to 30 years old.
 
Originally Posted By: liliysdad target and "tactical" exposed turrets are ludicrously vague and mushy, too easy to turn, and still dont offer Zero Stop in any form or fashion.




My sons 4.5 - 18 Pro staff with XR turret scope that he paid well under 500 does have zero stop on it..
 
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Good for Nikon...I have not seen the XR turrets. The remainder of my statements still stand.

Edit;...I did some reading, looks like the XR does not have a true zero stop, but instead utilizes a single rotation turret like the Leupold CDS. Better, for sure, but far from optimal.
 
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Originally Posted By: liliysdadGood for Nikon...I have not seen the XR turrets. The remainder of my statements still stand.

Edit;...I did some reading, looks like the XR does not have a true zero stop, but instead utilizes a single rotation turret like the Leupold CDS. Better, for sure, but far from optimal.

I will have to check his tomorrow and see if it has a single rotation.. It is mounted on a CZ varmint 17 HH in which most wouldn't need full rotation on most calibers to begin with.. I think they are listed to 700 yards.. Optimal? For what calibers and bullet size is optimal? For under 450$ and small calibers and hunting rigs, Very optimal in my opinion.
 
"Optimal" would be a scope that has a functional mechanical zero stop and sable elevation...not something thats "good enough" for certain calibers. Like I said, its a huge step for Nikon, but not great.

If they would offer functional reticles with that turret system, it would be yet another step in the right direction.
 
IF YOU LOOK AT THE BLACK DIAMOND AND CHECK ALL THE FEARURES YOU WILL SEE WHAT I MEAN for the money they are great,very clear ,positive clicks and they lock down.
 
Originally Posted By: HuntmanI'm planning on hunting elk, it's a .308 and the conditions will probably be wintertime northern Nevada. Just getting a little off the scope question. The guys replying probably know more about optics than I. But is there a reason why you decided on the .308 caliber? Don't get me wrong, it's an acceptable caliber for Elk. Just was wondering? If I may suggest, Jmho, I would try a .308 Winn 165gr. Nosler Accubond or the Barnes TSX, 180gr. Wish you much success! I've used both on many "deer" hunts. Worked very well, even on not "perfectly" placed shots.
 
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