Antelope rifle scope

[Bearguide]

I run a 4x14x50 and a 6.5x24x50

 

[Tonopah]

I ordered a Maven RS.2 - 2-10x38 SFP SHR (MOA) just to try one out. Not a scope for antelope but general purpose.

 

[Xperimental]

I prefer Leupold scopes, without parallax adjustment. I just like to keep things simple in a hunting rifle. My Browning A bolt in 270 Win. has a Leupold VX-1 3-9x40 with the Long Range Duplex reticle. I really like having the holdover points for shooting at 300 to 500 yards, and I believe it's more reliable than twisting turrets. They don't make the VX-1 or VX-2 anymore, but it's been replaced with the "Freedom." I'd recommend the Freedom in the 3-9x40 with the Tri-MOA reticle for $220. Or you can go with the 4-12 if you feel like you need more magnification, but I've always done just fine with the 3-9's. The 4-12 won't have the eye relief that the 3-9 has.

 

[B Harrison]

I prefer Leupold scopes, without parallax adjustment. I just like to keep things simple in a hunting rifle. My Browning A bolt in 270 Win. has a Leupold VX-1 3-9x40 with the Long Range Duplex reticle. I really like having the holdover points for shooting at 300 to 500 yards, and I believe it's more reliable than twisting turrets. They don't make the VX-1 or VX-2 anymore, but it's been replaced with the "Freedom." I'd recommend the Freedom in the 3-9x40 with the Tri-MOA reticle for $220. Or you can go with the 4-12 if you feel like you need more magnification, but I've always done just fine with the 3-9's. The 4-12 won't have the eye relief that the 3-9 has.

I would say the Freedoms are much lower quality than the Vx2.
I do not care for the turrets on the Freedoms at all, they remind me of a cheap Simmons from the 90’s.

Dial and hope kind of tracking


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[JLMTX83]

running a 4.5-22 on my speedgoat/sheep rifle

 

[Coasterbrazz]

Most of the guys I know running that kind of setup for antelope focus less on brand and more on setup. That .257 Weatherby is already a flat shooter, so you don’t need to overthink magnification.

 

[FLHunter87]

Check out the new Burris XTR PS scope

 

[Chama]

Nightforce 5x25x56 ATACRs sit on top of every rifle I hunt with. Yes, they are kinda big and heavy, but each of my rifles run about 10# each and that's without the scope. So, clearly I'm not part of the ultralight crowd. I can't hit what I can't see and those ATACR's are plenty clear and crisp - at least for my eyes.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

I’m going to be using my NX8 4–32x50 F2 CF2D

 

[kevinfoerster88]

I put in for the draw for antelope here in AZ. If I pull a tag, I might want to use a rifle I have not hunted with before. I will probably want to rescope it and I could use some advice on which scope to buy. Maybe up to $2K but I would happily go lower and could be convinced to go higher.

Ruger No. 1 in .257 Weatherby with a 28” barrel.

I love my leupold vx5 3x15

 

[6mm Remington]

I have a Leupold 4.5-14x40mm with the B&C reticle on my 280 AI and I really love that scope. As you stated I do not want to dial either. The B&C reticle works very well. You can still get the B&C reticle in this scope but it will also come with a turret on top so you can dial also. That does not mean that you have too, but it gives you the option. I am looking to get me one of these for my Ruger 1B in 30-06. Currently it has a fixed 4x Leupold scope on it. My son has the 4.5-14x40mm with the B&C reticle on his Ruger MKII in 6mm Remington. He loves that scope also.

VX-3HD 4.5-14x40 CDS-ZL Boone & Crockett

The VX®-3HD 4.5-14x40mm delivers legendary performance and elite optical clarity in an incredibly tough, lightweight package. Its extremely popular magnification range is perfect for timber and western mountain hunting.

www.leupold.com

https://www.eurooptic.com/zeiss-conquest-hd5-2-10x42-rz600-522611-9981-000?srsltid=AfmBOorflDtht_f45oUUtA5kH80usd40BtSo2NitOlWdZtiLpDdVaJsC

The Zeiss 2-10x42mm with the Z600 reticle is also a superb scope. My son has this scope on his Winchester Model 70 in 300 WSM. Also an excellent scope.

https://www.eurooptic.com/zeiss-conquest-hd5-2-10x42-rz600-522611-9981-000?srsltid=AfmBOorflDtht_f45oUUtA5kH80usd40BtSo2NitOlWdZtiLpDdVaJsC