It's for my buddy,wants 500yrds :X.Has had the rifle since Edlemans closed and it has never been shot.Now he wants to shoot it and wants a good scope.I have no idea when it comes to scopes,irons and red dots re more my thing.Thanksphumb said:gotta go with some quality on 300 mag...any leupold vx-III or above would be good....looking to take long range shots over say 300 yds? better get some high magnififcation then at least 14x...there are lots of quality scopes pretty much get what you pay for
If it were my gun, I'd install a Leopold Vari X III or a comparable Nikon 3-9 X 40.artburg said:He's been shooting most of his life.He wanted to keep this gun unfired but changed his mind aftger 20 yrs almost.He hunts and will be going to Maine with my other friend who has family there.He go what ever it is you need to hunt moose(lottery for permit).I think thats what he has in mind.
I would go with the newer Leupold glass the VX3.The Vari X is an older design.The Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 is very nice scope bright and clear and under $400.The Sightron Big Sky 3-12 x42 is an excellent scope for hunting since the lens wont fog when wet,the coating allows you to see thru the scope to take a shot.Plenty of good choices,the Vari was a good scope but is not in the same category with these aforementioned brands.T.Webb said:If it were my gun, I'd install a Leopold Vari X III or a comparable Nikon 3-9 X 40.
Hey. They're offering free shipping. If that doesn't sway you, I don't know what will..........Mad Russian said:Wish I could afford one of these:
http://www.opticsplanet.net/zeiss-victory-diavari-6-24x72-riflescopes-30mm.html
Someday...maybe....
I have one of those. The Conquest is a decent scope, but it's Japanese made, not the high quality German Glass that Zeiss is known for.Zyka said:I would go with the newer Leupold glass the VX3.The Vari X is an older design.The Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 is very nice scope bright and clear and under $400.The Sightron Big Sky 3-12 x42 is an excellent scope for hunting since the lens wont fog when wet,the coating allows you to see thru the scope to take a shot.Plenty of good choices,the Vari was a good scope but is not in the same category with these aforementioned brands.
I believe Meopta makes the lens for Zeiss.The most expensive brands get the glass from Japan which is top notch for Optics.The Zeiss Conquest I own is made in Germany and assembled here in the U.S.A.,many high end Weaver,Nikon and Nightforce scopes are made in Japan.Sightron and Bushnell Elite scopes are made in Japan.Nothing wrong with a Japanese scope.T.Webb said:I have one of those. The Conquest is a decent scope, but it's Japanese made, not the high quality German Glass that Zeiss is known for.
I'd trade mine for a Leupold any day.
OK. I may have been wrong about where it is made, but fact is, it's their economy line of scopes. And, I just don't think my Zeiss Conquest is as good as my Leopolds. I own both, and I have to stand behind my statement.Zyka said:I believe Meopta makes the lens for Zeiss.The most expensive brands get the glass from Japan which is top notch for Optics.The Zeiss Conquest I own is made in Germany and assembled here in the U.S.A.,many high end Weaver,Nikon and Nightforce scopes are made in Japan.Sightron and Bushnell Elite scopes are made in Japan.Nothing wrong with a Japanese scope.
Leupold is a good company and have economy made scopes like the Rifleman and VX1.The Zeiss Conquest is a good value for the money.I have both and found that the Zeiss is better.Nothing wrong with either scopes.The Zeiss has better glass and the economy line of Leupold doesn't come close to the Zeiss Conquest.Thats a fact.T.Webb said:OK. I may have been wrong about where it is made, but fact is, it's their economy line of scopes. And, I just don't think my Zeiss Conquest is as good as my Leopolds. I own both, and I have to stand behind my statement.
Did your caps lock come unstuck? ;D 8)M14BULLETTS said:any of the 4-14.5 range quality scopes would be fine ----some even have bullet drop compensators in them
also get the best rings you can match to the scope
has he shot anything that kicks like large burro before????