I have decided to upgrade some of my predator hunting gear including the scopes on my two main predator rifles. I have a 204 I use for areas I think I may call in a bobcat, and a 6mm Rem I use for coyotes.
The 204 currently has a Leupold 4.5-14x, and the 6mm has a Vortex Viper 4-16x. I really like the magnification on the upper end and use it quite a bit. I'm looking to switch scopes to gain more field of view on the bottom end. I have larger caliber rifles needing glass, so I have a place for both of the scopes I already own. I figure if I'm going to buy new glass it should go on the guns I use the most.
I use these guns for other varmints and just shooting around the ranch also. I like shooting longer distances at targets in the wind (guess I enjoy getting humbled) so I will likely get a turret matched to my load on whatever scopes I choose.
Some I've been considering and their field of view on lowest power are:
Bushnell 6500 2.5-16x42 with a 41ft
Leupold VX-6 3-18x44 with a 38ft
Zeiss Conquest HD5 3-15x42 with a 35ft
Swarovski Z6 2.5-15x44 with a 48ft
I realize that there is a huge price range between the options. If there wasn't I'd just buy Swaro. Still I figure if I make a decision now I will have time to watch for used/demo options and try to get something discounted over the spring or summer. Swarovski offers the 4W reticle that I really like for windage holds, I have their Z5 series on my elk and deer rifles and really like them. I want something with very reliable click adjustments also for dialing elevation.
Anyone have any of these or any advice? Thanks for your help.
