New Scope

[Slug1982]

Just got a .257 Weatherby and looking for a scope to go with it. Thinking of getting a vortex. Any suggestions?

 

[sneakypete]

Talk to Schmalts, leupold vx3i or vx5.

 

[noharleyyet]

What make & model rifle, how far do you shoot, what are you going to hunt.....welcome to HT.

 

[MT_Chad]

Also budget.

 

[Slug1982]

What make & model rifle, how far do you shoot, what are you going to hunt.....welcome to HT.

It is a .257 Weatherby Vanguard. I want to push the distance as far as I can with it. Mostly going to hunt deer and coyotes with it. Thanks

 

[Slug1982]

Also budget.

Budget is around $600-$700

 

[golfer]

On my 257 Weatherby I chose a 4-16 vortex diamondback HP with the BDC reticle or hash marks which ever you would like to call them. Sight it in and then verify where your hash marks are. I think this is way more efficent then having to range the critter then adjust your scope and hope its still at that distance.

 

[MT_Chad]

Budget is around $600-$700

Check out eurooptic. They have some good deals on meopta meopro scopes. They have a 6.5-20x50 with turrets for 600 down from 950. The meopro is the same scope as the zeiss conquest line or the cabelas euro or instinct line.

 

[mdeerjunkie]

Luepold vx3 or 5. I have the vx3 and it is a very nice scope. The cds dial is amazing. I bought mine new off eBay for $375.

 

[schmalts]

In your price range I would contact me about a VX-5 with CDS

 

[brockel]

I’m sure Schmalts can beat it but Midway is having a hell of sale right now. Leupold vx3i 4.5-14x40 cds 30mm is $449 and 1” is $399.

 

[noharleyyet]

Since you were Vortex specific I’d check out the Viper, then I’d cross index a Leupold with schmalts. You won’t be sorry.

 

[Nick87]

In your price range I would contact me about a VX-5 with CDS

That vx5 is hard to beat imo.

 

[brockel]

That vx5 is hard to beat imo.

My favorite hunting scope

 

[fishing4sanity]

There are lots of good options and some good advice already shared. I've got several Vortex and Leupold scopes. If you go with Vortex I'd recommend a Viper or higher up, if you go Leupold be sure to contact schmalts (Predator Optics). I've also had good experiences with EuroOptic. You need to decide if you want a BDC type reticle and/or if you're going to use the turret. If you're a turret twister, I'd recommend something with a zero-lock or return-to-zero feature. Too easy to really mess things up if you don't know where your turret is set.

 

[sbhooper]

Forget Vortex, if you are planning to do any dialing. SWFA 3x9 is as good as it gets, for quality and durability.

 

[brockel]

Forget Vortex, if you are planning to do any dialing. SWFA 3x9 is as good as it gets, for quality and durability.

Just wish they’d make a capped windage model

 

[sbhooper]

Just wish they’d make a capped windage model

I don't disagree, but that is not going to keep me from using them. Small detail, compared to the quality.

 

[brockel]

I don't disagree, but that is not going to keep me from using them. Small detail, compared to the quality.

My elbow just bounces off it when it’s in my kifaru gunbearer is my only complaint

 

[Slug1982]

Thanks for all of the input. It has given me some options to look into. Much appreciated