Scope swap options for the rem mag

Similar to @WildBrad i’m considering options to swap the vx5 on my rem mag. I love everything about that scope except the thickness of the windplex reticle. My favourite hunting reticle so far has been the 4w on my Swaro Z5 but I would rather have something different to keep life interesting.

This is my 21” barrel suppressed rem mag with primary purpose being all round hunting short and far (shots so far with vx5 have ranged from 20 - 800 yards on game and 1000 on targets). I shoot the odd gong with it but hunting is it’s sole purpose, especially in this ammo shortage.

The Zeiss V4 4-16x44 with ZMOA-2 reticle has got my attention and the Vortex Razor LHT 3-15x42 looks good too. I don’t have bugger all to spend so looking in the same price bracket as the vx5 to enable a swap type situation.

Send me your thoughts/options, cheers.

Vx5 with normal duplex reticle

Dylan cant help you with the Zeiss, but would advise against the Vortex. A few mates who own them all had to send them back for repair or replace at some stage, ranging from bottom to top end vortex scopes. Local sports shop won't stock them due to poor rep. FWIW.

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Vx5 with normal duplex reticle

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Have strongly considered this. I do like a reticle with moa type increments in certain situations though. Hmm

@Sarvo has a 2.5-15x50 or 56 Delta. Now for the reticle, one option is the 2D. This is a fantastic ret IMO side by side with my Z5 the 2D is better than the 4W, faster on target as the two dots centralise the eye much faster than the 4W and is better in last light. It is also illuminated

Stag Stalker,
You don't hear much about the Zeiss 4-16x44 ASV but they would appear to be a good deal. I keep looking myself.
New pricing here is between 1300 and 1400 Aud here so you should be able to go new if you wanted to.

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

@Sarvo has a 2.5-15x50 or 56 Delta. Now for the reticle, one option is the 2D. This is a fantastic ret IMO side by side with my Z5 the 2D is better than the 4W, faster on target as the two dots centralise the eye much faster than the 4W and is better in last light. It is also illuminated

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What’s the calibration of the dots and at what power?

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Originally Posted by Tahr

What’s the calibration of the dots and at what power?

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Dont know calibration, but comparing the 2D on a 1.5 - 9 with my Z5 4w the 2D was a more brain intuitive reticle if that makes sense. Compared side by side on my farm deer, both on the same stock we set up for holding scopes as a dummy rifle. The 2D is not busy. John bought it so I cant easily check calibration.

Is the Delta an exposed turret or does it have a cap that needs to be taken off to dial?

There are choices within and between certain models; the 4-24*50 hd titanium in particular.

I love my V4 with ZMOA 2, 4-16x44. If you where in the SI you would be welcome to look through it and shoot with it. Dials consistently, nice and crisp glass and x hairs aree nice. Not too thick and not too thin. I was looking at the vx5 when I got this but Zeiss won with reticle selection. VX5 are very limited in my opinion in that regard.

Have a play with a first focal plane scope.

With your style of hunting and shooting first focal plane would be perfect. If the reticles too thick just wind back the magnification.

You will have the added bonus of being able do wind holds with your reticle.

Worth a look anyway.

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Originally Posted by stagstalker

Is the Delta an exposed turret or does it have a cap that needs to be taken off to dial?

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I heard a whisper that Woody may have one coming to his mailbox. Hopefully he might post a report ??, I have not seen a 2.5 - 15 myself yet. The capped turrets on the 1.5-9 are very good but there is a Turret kit for non turret scopes.

Yes. Also thefe was a report by Tahr on his 4-24,50 hd so.e time back.

The Delta 4-24x50 with the option of interchangeable turrets looks interesting. Can’t say the reticle options have me sold though and not sure if the turret allows multiple revolutions? Also, does it have a zero stop?

Contact @Sarvo direct as he has detailed knowledge. He also has specs on his website.

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Originally Posted by stagstalker

The Delta 4-24x50 with the option of interchangeable turrets looks interesting. Can’t say the reticle options have me sold though and not sure if the turret allows multiple revolutions? Also, does it have a zero stop?

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https://www.nzgrhunts.com/optics/p/d...6-hd-ffp-fcnkm

Waiting on New prices
Going up so I hear

The Vimeo clip at bottom of page shows the change over good

About leupold reticles on vxr vx3 vx5 etc. These reticles afe designed for hunting and only APPEAR reasonably thick at low power for easy visibilty especially in the bush or dull light. However in actual fact at low mag they are seldom more than 1moa thickness which amounts to only 1" at 100 yards. At higher mag say 10x they are usually 1/2 or less moa, so at 500 yards only cover 2-3" of aimpoint. I've never been able to fathom why guys get so hung up over them "looking thick".
While some Delta reticles are fine, their awesome centre dot variable illumination allows very fast target aiming any condition from dark to bright environments regardless of reticle line thicknesses.

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Originally Posted by SPEARONZ

Have a play with a first focal plane scope.

With your style of hunting and shooting first focal plane would be perfect. If the reticles too thick just wind back the magnification.

You will have the added bonus of being able do wind holds with your reticle.

Worth a look anyway.

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I'm assuming the issue is the reticle thickness covers too much of the target. With a first focal plane when you zoom out the target also decreases in size so that wouldn't actually help with the problem. But obviously the reticle could actually have a thinner reticle that may help.

@Sarvo how does the tactical turret go on multiple revs and does it have a zero stop function?

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Originally Posted by stagstalker

@Sarvo how does the tactical turret go on multiple revs and does it have a zero stop function?

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I will let someone else answer that please
When I used mine - I had Sneeze spinning the cogs on top and also set up etc

Delta


Delta Titanium HD 4-24×50 SFP Interchangeable Turrets
RETICLE: *

Choose Options


Product Overview
Delta Titanium HD 4-24×50 SFP Interchangeable Turrets

Turrets Capped + Exposed
Magnification Range 4x – 24x
Objective Diameter 50mm
Field of View @ 100m 9.3m – 1.5m
Exit Pupil Diameter 7.6 – 2.1mm
Eye Relief 80 – 98mm
Water Proof (N2) 0.3kg/cm2
Reticle Position 2nd focal plane
Illumination Dot
Per Click 1/4MOA | 0.1MIL
Elev Adj Range 100MOA | 34MIL
Wind Adj Range 100MOA | 34MIL
Zero Stop Yes
Parallax Adjustment 10m(yd) – ∞
Diopter Range -3D/+2D
Tube Diameter 30mm
Length 365mm
Weight 682g*
Warranty 10 years.

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Originally Posted by stagstalker

Is the Delta an exposed turret or does it have a cap that needs to be taken off to dial?

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It has both mate I have one and love it.
It's a big scope if shooting open country I leave the exposed turret if bush hunting I swap for the capped.
Let me know if you want to have a look I'll be down your way in the next month

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Thanks @Woody , the info in the link above didn’t have the zero stop mentioned so that clears that up.

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Originally Posted by Woody

Delta


Delta Titanium HD 4-24×50 SFP Interchangeable Turrets
RETICLE: *

Choose Options


Product Overview
Delta Titanium HD 4-24×50 SFP Interchangeable Turrets

Turrets Capped + Exposed
Magnification Range 4x – 24x
Objective Diameter 50mm
Field of View @ 100m 9.3m – 1.5m
Exit Pupil Diameter 7.6 – 2.1mm
Eye Relief 80 – 98mm
Water Proof (N2) 0.3kg/cm2
Reticle Position 2nd focal plane
Illumination Dot
Per Click 1/4MOA | 0.1MIL
Elev Adj Range 100MOA | 34MIL
Wind Adj Range 100MOA | 34MIL
Zero Stop Yes
Parallax Adjustment 10m(yd) – ∞
Diopter Range -3D/+2D
Tube Diameter 30mm
Length 365mm
Weight 682g*
Warranty 10 years.

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Awesome scope for the money

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Here's the details of the latest version of the Delta 4-24. Has a zero stop.

https://www.scopeuout.co.nz/products...geable-turrets

Note the new MOA reticle.
Has zero stop.
Calibration power 12X
I can vouch for the illumination - its fantastic.

The only negative (if it is one) is the little bit of extra weight over the vx5 (a few ounces).

Buy from Sarvo.

What about the Burris hd5. Imagine it would be light. Had all the features of a vx5/6.
No idea of the glass quality or reticle options tho

https://broncos.co.nz/optics-and-sig...minated-e3-moa

Thanks for the help everyone. Looks like i’ve decided to go all out and get a NF NX8 4-32x50 F2 with MOAR-CF2D reticle. Will be selling some treasures to foot the bill.

Arrived and setup ready to get zeroed.

Nice setup, should work a treat.