Elk Rifle

[Hnthrdr]

That's what I'm worried about. Initially I was trying to save some money by not buying new glass, but I think both options that I already own are too much scope. I'm hunting 3,4,5, 301, and 441. Do you have any suggestions on other optics?

2-4 power on the low end, 14-18 on the high end seems to be a sweet spot for hunting out west

 

[Hnthrdr]

I’m completely on the other end from OP. It is so rare I would need to shoot over 200 yards, I’m fine with low power glass. 2x fixed on the lever, 1x6 on the bolt.
I do have a 300 mag with a 3x9 zeiss but it never gets used.

I would suggest something 3x9 for him.

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Do you take a “still” hunting gun and an open country gun? I do the same thing deer hunting

 

[Pony Soldier]

I have a 4-12 leupold that I got for the fine duplex option. I leave it fixed on 5. It has served me well for a large number of elk and deer.

 

[Altoonabcm157]

I had a Bergara in 300PRC with a gen 2 razor 4.5-27 on last years elk hunt. It performed very well but I wanted a larger field of view and a bit lighter weight so I picked up a Burris xtr3 3-18 and im thrilled with it. I’d give serious consideration to that considering the balance of weight and huge field of view. Seemed ideal to me.

 

[Headhunter]

I’m using a Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44, light and pretty good glass.

If you stick to your scope, just keep it at the lowest power setting and zoom in if needed

 

[TheHammer]

O.P. Out of the scopes you listed the 3-15x50 would serve you well. Everyone on here is 10000% correct based on their own experiences, setups and pocket book. If you are a vortex guy, cool! Thousands of guys are, Have been and will continue to be. I am one of them as well. 3 power is Low enough to do what you need it to do. And 15 is way more then you’ll ever need in an ethical distance. I bring two rifles when elk hunting. Depending on what kind of hunting I’m doing (terrain/location/time of year) and one is 7lbs 4oz equipped with a 2.5-10x44, so by the last day or two I’m sick of lugging my 11.2lb rig around I know I’ll opt for the lighter rig.

 

[specneeds]

You can make your existing scope work - I agree 3-15 is about perfect for a 300 chasing elk. You can hit them all day long 3-9 power but the extra top end magnification let’s you determine- legal __Bang. I like the Zeiss v4 4-16x50 I got at RedHawk rifles for about $800. Not FFP but seems close to perfect.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Euro optic has the Trijicon Tenmile HX 3-18x50 marked down to 739.00 (normally 1850.00). I just got one in the mail yesterday. Very impressive, especially for being discounted by 1100.00.

 

[WRchinook]

I like the LHT very versatile if you are stealthy might be close encounters