Best all arround scope

[Rooster52]

I have tried many ,many different scopes thru the years and to my judgment ,it ishard to beat the Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36.It has clarity,stabillity,plenty of magnification for most hunting and the weight is good. It draws as much light as most 40MM scopes .I have one on my 7 mag,
I like it so well I just bought a second one for my 270WSM.

 

[Kiwi]

I also have a VX3 (but 3x9) and am very happy with it. Good value for money I reckon.

 

[VAspeedgoat]

I always like a 40mm. 3-9 or a 3.5-10 is what I prefer but lets be honest, a fixed 6 or 8 power would do the job nicely.

 

[jakesdad]

I have tried many ,many different scopes thru the years and to my judgment ,it ishard to beat the Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36.It has clarity,stabillity,plenty of magnification for most hunting and the weight is good. It draws as much light as most 40MM scopes .I have one on my 7 mag,
I like it so well I just bought a second one for my 270WSM.

This ^^^. Have one on my Knight .50 Disc Extreme and love it. Also have a couple VX2 1-4x20 one a muzzleloader and one on a Marlin 336 30-30. Have become a bigger fan of the lower side of magnification the last few years for some reason.

 

[hank4elk]

I have had a Leupold Rifleman 3x9x50 on the old 700 for years and had some before.
I recently upgraded to Zeiss Conquest 3.5x14x44 w/Rapid Z-600 reticle and I am a very happy shooter now.
I had been looking for a Leupold V3 but found the Zeiss very reasonably priced and am very pleased with the optics of Zeiss and the reticle system and ability to have point and shoot without turning a dial in field.

 

[noharleyyet]

Since the op spec'd 'best all around'

The triple magnification Lupes in VX3 amenities pegging at 10x w/ 40mm obj.

 

[deer_shooter]

I think the leupold vx2 3x9x40 very tough to beat in terms of clarity, dependability and overall value.

 

[TimeOnTarget]

I personally like something in that 3-15x40 range. Most all of my shots are 200yds+ though.

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

There are no close seconds, in my opinion, for a big game hunting rifle. Unfortunately they are not made anymore but when I see one available used, I’m going to buy.

 

[6mm Remington]

Leupold VX3 4.5-14x40mm with B&C reticle. That scopes a champ!

I also love the 6x42mm Fixed power Leupold. Wish they made it with the B&C reticle in it set for the 6x magnification.

 

[Boarmaster]

I have tried many ,many different scopes thru the years and to my judgment ,it ishard to beat the Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36.It has clarity,stabillity,plenty of magnification for most hunting and the weight is good. It draws as much light as most 40MM scopes .I have one on my 7 mag,
I like it so well I just bought a second one for my 270WSM.

The 2.5-8 is one of my favorites for my eastern woods whitetail hunting. The other one is the 3.5-10x40. I have an older Swaro in 3-10x42 that I like but my VX3s are more clear for my eyes.

 

[Redmt]

VX 3 in all flavors and sizes. You can't beat them at the price. The Freedom line is pretty good also. There's not much difference in quality if any for sub 400 yds.

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

There's not much difference in quality if any for sub 400 yds.

Do you mean between the VX3 and the “freedom” models?

 

[Redmt]

Do you mean between the VX3 and the “freedom” models?

Yes, those were the only scopes mentioned.

 

[DFS]

Pass on those scopes.

 

[DFS]

Swarovski Z5 3.5-18 BRX reticle

 

[Knight.54]

I really like scopes to have an objective less than 44 mm.

I have a couple of 33 mm leupold that I really like.

I’ve had good luck with leupold. But I never shoot over 500.

 

[Lasiocarpa]

SWFA 3-9X40 gets my vote. Tracks like it has eyes, holds zero, and has an excellent reticle.

Leupold is not in the running

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

If “Best” & “All-around” are the criteria, “price” absolutely precludes the “Best”.

What defines “all around”?

I’d say it would be not too big and heavy, yet great glass, excellent and repeatable turret with enough travel, simple & useful reticle for magnification that works for close and quick shots and also long shots.

My vote is for Schmidt Bender PMII 10x42 w/P3 reticle.

List something under 25 ounces with better glass, more bomb proof, better reticle under a wide range of uses, and a better turret.

At 10x may not be ideal for super close/fast shots and the standard parallax set to 300m. Those are NON issues for me, as far from something that keep it from being “all around” the best.

 

[SFC B]

Swarovski Z5 3.5-18 BRX reticle

I have the Z5i 3.5x18 BT 4W on my Seekins PH2.......like it so much that I am waiting on Z5+i in the same setup for my PH3 that I just took del ivery of (PRCiscilla). The only complaint ever was that the Z5 had 1in tubes and some thought they needed more vertical adjustment range, with the "+" s having a 30mm tube now that shouldn't be an issue (although I would argue that it never was for hunting distances). This will be my 4 th Swaro product (3 Swaros, 1 Kahles) and other than other Europeans costing quite a bit more there isn't better IMO. There are plenty of GOOD scopes for many makers, but for what most of us have access to this is my top pick and the price difference gets less and less.....matter of fact the Z5+i compared to the similar Leupold is $100 cheaper, 3 ounces lighter, AND has Austrian glass assembled in the US vs Asian glass assembled in the US. I'm good.