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Right same old shit, what scope :P
I've finally (after many months ) decided to buy a Weatherby Mk 5 ultra light in 308 & need to put some nice glass on it, this is guna be my "go to gun"
I have a Leupy 4.4-14 VX-L B&C that I might put on it, but 4.5 is a little tight for in the scrub & the VX-L has an enormous bell on the end
Options please, something thats not to heavy
Leupy VX3 2.5-8 x32 B&C
NF 2.5-10 x 32 ( a little heavy though )
Saw Z6
Weaver Grandslam
March
I'm yet to get out with my new Weaver Grand Slam 3-10x, but it seems pretty nice. Ordered off the net for around NZ$550, a lot cheaper than I've seen VX-3s for (or local Weavers for that matter.)
Following the weatherby + 308 theme I thought maybe a chinese one from gun city?:D
For a lightweigt scope with very good glass for general hunting Id look at the Z3 3-10 or if you want to dial abit 4-12 BT. or the z5 3.5-18 (yes Adam the turrets are soft) The NZ retail on the Z3 and Z5 is very good at the mo.
If your going to dial a lot the nightforce on your list would be worth a look. Or for a lighter option you could do a VX3 3.5-10. cds.
I would go z5 with upgraded turrets thats what i have gone with for my light weight carry rifle.
up graded turret or just a custom dial? tell me more ?Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
Do any of the gunshops carry Vortex scopes? Nice glass and very good quality.
Cheers Rob
Yes please tell us more.Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
Ive got the same rifle in 25-06 and got a Kahles 4-12x52 plex with ballistic turret thing - good combo so i would vote the Swav
Dollar wise the NF would be your best bet,those things are bulletproof and have heard only good things about them. A freind of a freind has that exact model on his AR-10 as his go to gun, works a dream and no deer is safe unless their 600+ away apparantly! the vx3 would be my next choice, nice and light and the B&C reticle works a dream.
The upgraded turrets where in the nz hunter, insted of there normal 3 rings it relplaces the top 2 rings and into Moa. Making it much more user frendly and dialable.
i did find a complete replacment turret it was somewhere in the states but i have lost the page :(
You had to ship your scope over to them and they would install and ship you scope back.
they looked more like the Mark 4 turrets with better clicks.
I will have another hunt around tonight and see if i can find them agian.
Thanks mate, i think its outdoorsman that did the replacement caps in moa or a custom drop. Swarovski are doing there own now for under $100.00 IIRC.Its the mechanical part I was interested in,a Z5 with an improved turret would be bloody good.
I havnt even mounted mine yet so havnt had a chance to try the turrets. Can you just order them through the nz importer?
The Kahles CL 4-12x52mz (Multi Zero) is a good choice. I have one on my 85, 308 of course!Quote:
Originally Posted by muzr257
Yup. I was told they where going to carry some MOA caps but its an untried theroy at this stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
super sniper 3-9x42. ffp, mil/mil.
SWFA SS 3-9x42 Tactical 30mm Riflescope
My pick for an all round hunting rifle.
Chris
I find the vx3 2.508 very nice to use and clear glass, haven't tried the B&C rec, but if you like it on the other one then it makes sense to have it in your next one.
I would have a good look at a Leupold M2 , 2.5-8x36 , 30mm tube , either std or lit , up to you .
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Later Chris
Really? I would snap those turrets off in no time. Maybe work on a LR rifle but not my idea of an all rounder.Quote:
Originally Posted by crnkin
+1 An ugly POS toQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
Maybe. I dunno how you'd snap those turrets off even if you treated gear as bad as I do.
It is bloody ugly, but has good glass, deadly repeatable, 3x is perfect for bush, 9x will get you to 1000y, 42mm objective, mildots are ffp for snap shooting in between those ranges, tough as a nightforce, lighter, 1/3 the cost.
Only down side is no zero stop.
Personally function comes first, form later. But hey, everybody is different.
Chris
According to SWFAs export policy , they donot export outside the US , they say its due to credit card fraud & US GovT restrictions .
Years ago they where more than happy to take my money .
Later Chris
Where theres a will theres a way. Like grandma says!
Chris
