Best glass

[yogi]

Grassymike, its hard to believe, at the price point,

 

[yogi]

the fullfeild is as good as most reviews claim. Today I saw the new models that has been introduced at the shot show. I haven't held or looked through any fullfeild as of yet.
Are you familiar with the gen 1 Vortex viper pst 2.5x10x44 illuminated that Opticsplanet has available. Red good things about it , haven't seen one. Seems like alit going for it for 349.00
I wish I new more about it or someone here could talk me out of it. I like so many of the options mentioned on this thread.

 

[yogi]

Meopta

Juju, Im not at all familiar with that brand of scope. I will check out web site. Thanks

 

[juju]

Bushnell elite series

zeiss conquest/meopta/Cabela’s instinct

Swfa 3-9hd

I've never seen a cheap lighted reticle that didn’t wash out bad.

Meosport R reticle turns down to extremely dim.

Juju, Im not at all familiar with that brand of scope. I will check out web site. Thanks

B&h photo. Optika and Meosport series. If glass is your sole criterion, nothing beats them in that price range.

 

[Wrench]

I've busted a couple ff2's made in the Philippines. They do not make my short list.

 

[Thinkingman]

Meopta

Just ordered my 3rd Meopta.
As mentioned, Burris FFII or Signature HD is, in my experience, the best glass going in the value category.

 

[Ajones1006]

You might consider Trijicon Huron... You need to see if the higher magnification eye box is a problem or not with that recoil

 

[NMT]

Vortex, Trijicon, Maven, Meopta.

I agree with the buy once cry once I think if this is going to be a dedicated western big game rifle. Save up some more money and buy something on the higher end ~$1000 and has a good warranty/customer service.

Also recommend not going cheap on rings.

 

[grfox92]

Buy a burris Fullfield 2 3x9x40 with the balistic plex reticle. Basic ,reliable and holds zero.

This scope had been discontinued. When did they start making them again?

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[Grassymike]

Still available on Amazon.

 

[Dukhtr3]

Also a bunch on eBay new in box.

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[nobody]

SS 10x42 30mm MQ GEN 2 - Zero Stop

In sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat (-50 degrees to +130 degrees Fahrenheit, and altitudes of 30,000 feet to depths of 15 feet in salt water) the waterproof, shockproof, fogproof SS performs. Whatever the weapon, from .223 to .50 BMG, the SS handles the recoil. Whatever the target...

swfa.com

 

[grfox92]

Still available on Amazon.

I see that, but they weren't for almost a year. Did they start making them again?

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[Anubis]

Barra optics make very good optics depending on the model , made in the same Japanese factory as some of the more famous high end optics.If you can score on the Ft or Mp models jump on it best bang for your buck.

 

[PC356]

If you want something reliable that holds zero forget Vortex and Leupold.
Never had a Vortex product that didn’t need warranty service eventually…
Fixed 10X SWFA Gen 2 comes to mind for your use and price point.
Trijis and Meoptas are great recs as well.

 

[nagibson1]

Eurooptics has a lot of closeouts, demos and the like for a significant discount. You can get a pretty good piece of glass for $500.
I will say that I have had no problems with my vortex and leupold scopes. I also have a Burris that has never lost zero- in the old signature series that had posilock. I don't love that scope, but it won't give me a reason to get rid of it.
So although I'd like to get a NXS Nightforce or a Trej Credo, there is nothing wrong with the scopes I have. I will also say my VX3 has takes a reasonable amount of punishment- enough to make me nervous a number of times, and it is always dead on. My vortex stuff has also been good, but it is much less tested. I'll add on a reply I got from Vortex's customer service on the reliability question.

 

[nagibson1]

Taylor (Vortex Optics) Feb 6, 2025, 2:21 PM CST Hello Nic, and thank you for reaching out to Vortex Optics! In all honestly, when a rifle takes abuse - rinding horseback in a scabbard, rough ATV/truck travel, etc - it's usually due to an issue with the firearm system. Specifically, the optic maintains its zero, but there is shift to the mounting solution. Resulting in either loose a base mount, ring bases shifts on a rail, and/or an optic scope tube migrating in the rings. On top of having good glass, investing in a quality mounting solution goes a long way to ensure optimal performance of an entire firearm system when it matters most. Hands-down, if you're looking for a stellar hunting optic the newest Viper HD's and Razor HD LHT's are undoubtedly the way to go. Personally, the Razor HD LHT 3-15x42, Viper HD 2-10x42, and the prior Viper HS 2.5-10 are my go-to optics for general whitetail hunting here in WI and across the Midwest. Have taken a number of good spills out West without issues holding zero on my Razor HD LHT's as well. Anecdotally, on my last trip visiting my gunsmith - Matt Pederson of Pederson Precision out of Argyle, WI - he shared his most recent elk hunt out in Montana with me. He was running a Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP on his rifle in a set of Precision Matched Rings. Unfortunately, had a QD stud attachment give out on rifle sling at the beginning of his hunt, which he ended up dealing with a few hard drops from shoulder height while on horseback. After a few hard drops, took a chance to confirm zero and all was spot on - Ended up taking a nice 6x6 bull later in the hunt, which I believe was somewhere around 480 yards or so - They're definitely built to take abuse! Since you're local - Feel free to stop in any time to our showroom - We'd be more than happy to have you! Plus, you'll be able to take a look all of our various optics to get a better idea of what would best fit your needs! Of course, if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! Best regards, Taylor Taylor Meyers Vortex Optics | Sales & Technical One Vortex Drive Barneveld, WI 53507 800.426.0048 ext. 2306

 

[jfk69]

Taylor (Vortex Optics) Feb 6, 2025, 2:21 PM CST Hello Nic, and thank you for reaching out to Vortex Optics! In all honestly, when a rifle takes abuse - rinding horseback in a scabbard, rough ATV/truck travel, etc - it's usually due to an issue with the firearm system. Specifically, the optic maintains its zero, but there is shift to the mounting solution. Resulting in either loose a base mount, ring bases shifts on a rail, and/or an optic scope tube migrating in the rings. On top of having good glass, investing in a quality mounting solution goes a long way to ensure optimal performance of an entire firearm system when it matters most. Hands-down, if you're looking for a stellar hunting optic the newest Viper HD's and Razor HD LHT's are undoubtedly the way to go. Personally, the Razor HD LHT 3-15x42, Viper HD 2-10x42, and the prior Viper HS 2.5-10 are my go-to optics for general whitetail hunting here in WI and across the Midwest. Have taken a number of good spills out West without issues holding zero on my Razor HD LHT's as well. Anecdotally, on my last trip visiting my gunsmith - Matt Pederson of Pederson Precision out of Argyle, WI - he shared his most recent elk hunt out in Montana with me. He was running a Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP on his rifle in a set of Precision Matched Rings. Unfortunately, had a QD stud attachment give out on rifle sling at the beginning of his hunt, which he ended up dealing with a few hard drops from shoulder height while on horseback. After a few hard drops, took a chance to confirm zero and all was spot on - Ended up taking a nice 6x6 bull later in the hunt, which I believe was somewhere around 480 yards or so - They're definitely built to take abuse! Since you're local - Feel free to stop in any time to our showroom - We'd be more than happy to have you! Plus, you'll be able to take a look all of our various optics to get a better idea of what would best fit your needs! Of course, if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! Best regards, Taylor Taylor Meyers Vortex Optics | Sales & Technical One Vortex Drive Barneveld, WI 53507 800.426.0048 ext. 2306

I’d rather spread my legs and get kicked in the nuts by a mule than trust a Vortex. To each his own. Good luck with yours.