Thread: Mid range long range Scopes

Originally Posted by Bagheera

I wouldn't put all weight on a warranty (how many decades the brand has been around is a good indication). You need glass and steel features more than paper warranty..

Depends if you're hunting or shooting targets. If you're doing much hunting them you need ruggedness and waterproofness and a simple solid reticle. Brandwise, this is Leupold or the Nightforce SHV. If its targets mostly you need dialling accuracy (not cheap). Brand wise this is Leupold, possibly mid range Vortex (not sure), Sightron, Bushnell, Weaver superslam.

Also what is your medium or long range ? For hunting long range is 400m but that's just starting for targets. That range will determine your upper mag needed. For hunting you can get away with 12x but for target 18x or even 24x is an advantage.

Personally, I would trust a Leupold VX5 to do it all.

@Bagheera I do agree with you but when someone stands behind their workmanship like an unlimited warranty type thing you have to pay attention,
like there are a lot of unlimited warranties out there now that don't cover electrics or only cover for a limited time.
Sorry I will clarify Mid price range long range scopes.
I run a Vortex viper HD 6-24X50 I think it's pretty excellent, I will be upgrading it to something illuminated tho that's the only thing that lets it down I think.
Mainly started the thread to discuss long range scopes and peoples experiences with them in affordable a price range for most people.