HELP!!!—Which Leupold Scope for my new Seekins 6.5 PRC?

[Yugga]

Purchasing my first serious rifle. Grew up bird hunting in W TX and relocated to Louisiana. Putting together a ‘do it all’ rifle—mostly whitail & Mulies, some extended target shooting.

Have a Havak Element being ordered and in need of a versatile scope to match.

AND I just secured a 45% discount for Leupold.

Price is no object, which one would you recommend?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

 

[Dcrafton]

I own multiple leupolds. 2 of the VX5. I really like the VX5, I will get another when I get another rifle.


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[Sykes]

Really hard to beat a VX5HD or 6HD for a hunting rig. If your gunna do a little more dialing at the range you might look into the Mark 5HD

 

[JA03]

VX5 with the windplex.

 

[HuntnPack]

Mark 5 HD 3.6-18x44 in a set of med. Seekins rings. (Lows might work) Element has a long rail. Short scope mounting length can be a problem if your trying to keep it low.
Stay away from the V-series.

 

[slowelk]

Mark 5 3.5-18. The mark series is your best chance for a Leupold to hold zero and dial reliably.

 

[JakeSCH]

I am assuming weight matters since you bought a 5.5 lb rifle. Do you have a goal weight? Say staying under 7# or do you not really care?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

With the long range capabilities of the PRC I’m assuming you plan on using the optic for dialing?

If so, go for the Mark 5. Do not rely on a VX-6 or VX-5 for dialing and tracking. Been there and done that and been burned more than once.

If you aren’t dialing the VX-5 is a good scope at your 40% off deal.

 

[steadytowingandshot]

VX5 or VX6. I have two VX5. They're great. Hunting buddy has a VX6 and it's great, too, just not sure it's worth the extra cost.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Nightforce NX8 and be done with it.

 

[ericF]

Another vote for Mark 5 3.6-18x44. If you want to dial, then that is your best bet for long term reliability as others have said.

 

[LineandBuck]

Another vote for Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm, amazing glass, elevation adjustment for days.

 

[OSU Fisher]

Mark5 hd. Only leupold worth owning if your going to dial. Would love to trust the vx5 or vx6 but they just aren't reliable.... I own 5 of the mark5's. I really like them.

 

[ChrisAU]

Mark 5 3.6-18x44

 

[wmashburn]

VX6

 

[Bzn_Hunter]

VX5HD. 3-15x44. Light weight, clear glass, locking turret. for the $, it's my go to hunting rifle scope.

 

[LeftSlope]

Own a Mark 5 HD 3.6-18x44 and a VX6 18x44..... both are incredible glass. The second focal plane is easier on the eyes in dark timber settings as opposed to the Mark 5 when your zoomed out. If price was not an option and you have that discount, send the $$ and upgrade to the more expensive of the two and get the most you can out of that savings. Either way, your gonna be happy.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Mark 5.

ive been very disappointed with the 2 vx5s and a vx6.

 

[GiantGreg]

Mark 5.

ive been very disappointed with the 2 vx5s and a vx6.

Explain

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[Middleofnowhere]

I own a Vx-5 and love it. It was the best I could afford.
if I had the money, I would definitely go the Mark 5 route.