Best long range scope

[freu1chr]

i currently have a copper 300 win mag with a leupold vx 5 hd 3-15x56 cds. i love the scope but hate that i do not have a windage turret. just wondering what you guys prefer that has great turrets and a windage dial?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I prefer scopes that do well when used in the field: https://rokslide.com/forums/forums/rifle-scope-field-evaluations.133/

 

[Tannerlowe]

I usually don’t like an exposed windage turret on a dedicated hunting scope. I typically lean towards the zeiss v4s

 

[WMag338]

I've been very pleased with my Zeiss V4's 4-16 and V6's 3-18.

 

[Justin Crossley]

As @TK-421 mentioned, we need more info.

 

[freu1chr]

I am looking at a scope 800 yard max 300 win mag. All western and alpine hunting sheep elk deer antelope. Budget of around 1500 weight is not much of an issue


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[tony]

Read the scope evaluation tab, many well known names covered there.
Will help you on what to maybe avoid

 

[SDHNTR]

Why do you want exposed windage?

 

[sickles107]

Swfa 6x and 10x have a great big knob hanging off the side off them. Half this forum wishes It was not there...

 

[PredatorSlayer]

i currently have a copper 300 win mag with a leupold vx 5 hd 3-15x56 cds. i love the scope but hate that i do not have a windage turret. just wondering what you guys prefer that has great turrets and a windage dial?

Whats your budget?

 

[eric1115]

Have you dialed for wind before? Do you have a wind plex or similar reticle in your VX5? For field use/non gaming stuff I'd guess that 90% or more who have practiced both holding and dialing prefer holding for wind (assuming a useful reticle, and especially if FFP).

 

[kevin11mee]

Gosh I think you already have one of the best long-range hunting scopes out there. There are better Long-range scopes out there but not many in that 19-22 ounce range that make them so nice on a hunting rifle. The Zeiss V4 is nice but I slightly prefer my VX5. The only other I would personally consider is a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10 if you want a FFP.

 

[Longranger2]

Look at reliability, warranty, as well glass for low light when game has a tendency to move.

 

[Mattman215]

I pretty much only run the Leupold mark 5. I think a FFP is a requirement and I typically require locking elevation turret and and a covered or locking windage turret with a matching mil/Moa reticle.

Leupold
Nightforce
USO
Zco
Zeis

There are numerous good choices. I personally would not pick a vx5 as I think it misses the mark on some of my requirements.

 

[Megalodon]

If you're dialing for wind you're doing it wrong.

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

^^^^

 

[Justin Crossley]

I am looking at a scope 800 yard max 300 win mag. All western and alpine hunting sheep elk deer antelope. Budget of around 1500 weight is not much of an issue


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With those requirements and budget, I recommend the Nighforde SHV 4-14x50mm F1.

 

[Bater]

Gosh I think you already have one of the best long-range hunting scopes out there. There are better Long-range scopes out there but not many in that 19-22 ounce range that make them so nice on a hunting rifle. The Zeiss V4 is nice but I slightly prefer my VX5. The only other I would personally consider is a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10 if you want a FFP.

NXS 2.5-10 is not a FFP fyi

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

The XTR3 is getting a lot of praise
https://www.eurooptic.com/Burris-Xt...18x50mm-34mm-SCR-2-Mil-Riflescope-201204.aspx

 

[Txswift]

I like capped windage turrets