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Hi there first post to forum, I'm currently getting a custom 300wsm built, wondering on ideas for a good allround scope for bush and long distance? Thinking of Leupold vx6 or swarvoski z5 etc.i currently have a nightforce on other gun but very heavy scope, would prefer something lighter. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated cheers.
Warm barrels.
Welcome, enjoy the forum, someone with more knowledge than me will help with the scope problem, or look back over previous posts on the subject:)
Another scope thread..... :P as Maca said, have a look through previous posts. Not much help sorry, happy with my leupold and got Bushnell's as well, good glass for the money!
VX-6. 3-18x44
Fine reticle cds
Z5 3.5 x 18 with BT I have no problem with eye relief as some do.
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One of those sniper ones off tm :)
Me personally. I run a Sightron 3.5-10x44. Just chuck some rubber tube over the tac turrets if I go bush. Best glass around and you can easily punch something at 500m. OTY what crosshairs you go with. personally, I run Milrad clicks and Mildot. Think there is a picture on my profile if you want to check it out.
IMO - If you want to hit out further, you are always going to have some solid weight and you may compromise your lower end magnification?
Check this post I wrote up the other day:
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...ng-bush-30009/
Hope this helps.
March 2.5-25x56, too easy :thumbsup:
You got one?Quote:
Originally Posted by lost
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Lol dreams are free. Beaut scope though.Quote:
Originally Posted by lost
Just be aware the fine reticle on the vx6 is extremely fine, complaints from my mate are that they are easily lost on a dark background and I definitely agree with his assessment. Alternatively get a different crosshair or illumination, other than that awesome scopes.
The fine cross hair at 350 ish yards
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And 575 ish
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Yip ideal for open country but OP said bush as well and low light conditions, that's where you will come to grief to each their own.
Best thing is to look through some if you can and see what suits your eyes best.
The VX- 6 recommended is a 3-18-44
3 power in bush and low light conditions with the superb VX-6 glass hoses any VX-3 in the same conditions
And we have used the VX-3 in the bush and in low light for years and years and years.
Try one, it wont disappoint, if its unsuitable get the VX-6 in 2-12
Completely agree with your scope choice if budget allows, comments were aimed at crosshairs. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
Cool as
Close, but no cigar. Have a 3-24x42 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Feather or Shoot
Another vote for the z5
Vote for the Swaro here, slightly cheaper but take a look at the Zeus HD5's, very nice indeed
Damned auto correct...
*zeiss!
Just stating the obvious don't get the fine reticle........Quote:
Originally Posted by mawzer308
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Originally Posted by mawzer308
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Brads ya smart ass :D that's my work jargon coming out. Cross hairs, reticle same thing different words. Should have made myself clear at the start and said fine duplex.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Or its a good excuse to buy yourself a bush rifle as well!
I'm in a similar situation, why would you go this over Swaro z5? IIRC Swaro is 1" & vx6 is 30mm?Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
VX6 3-18x44 is a great hunting scope, 3x is good right up close and 18x will go as far as you ever want on a hunting rifle and then some, nice glass, dials perfectly, looks good, low profile turrets, lightweight, no questions asked lifetime guarantee. Cant go wrong.