Thread: Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade

Buying scopes is all about working out what you are happy to compromise on. Things you need to work out:

1. Level of reliability (basically weight)
2. Magnification level. (1-1.5x per 100yds will do most)
3. Focal plane. Most seem to like second focal plane, I’m moving to first these days
4. Price

For my use (bush to open tops - 600yds) I’ve just ordered a Maven 2.5-15x44 FFP. It’s supposedly very robust but a touch heavy (26oz). Magnification range is perfect, and I may not even need the 15x. But that’s the beauty of FFP- the reticle will remain true at any magnification.
It would be great if it was a touch lighter, but I value reliability above weight. Only you can decide what’s most important in your situation