I need help picking a scope

[RhynoFooter]

I know this is beating a dead horse, and I apologize for that. I just purchased a left handed CA Ridgeline FFT in 28 Nosler. This will be the first “higher end” rifle for me. I’m an avid hunter, however 99% of my hunting is with a bow. The only rifle i currently own is a synthetic stock Marlin in .308 with a Nikon buckmasters scope i purchased probably 15 years ago for $600 as a combo lol. I believe it’s a 4-12x40 SFP and it’s really the only scope I’ve ever known.

This rifle will primarily be used for hunting trips out west, and some seldom/occasional long range shooting for fun. After reading/researching i feel like the Zeiss V4 6-24x50 would suffice for my needs, and it is priced well. I’d also like to suppress this rifle but that’ll be another day.

Am i on the right track, or should i be looking elsewhere? I know there are probably better options, but from what i currently have, to a Zeiss is probably night and day better. Thanks in advance for advice

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

rokslide.com

 

[lhbackcountry]

Last few years I’ve rotated between maven swfa and zeiss…. would tell you between Maven rs1.2/ swfa 6x/ zeiss conquest 5hd… i will spend the money on another maven or get another tikka and wait for swfa to top it.

 

[fwafwow]

Budget?

 

[RhynoFooter]

Budget?

I’d prefer to stay less than $1,500. The Zeiss i listed about i can get for appx $900.

 

[SloppyJ]

$1500 you can have almost anything you want. NX8 4x32, Maven RS1.2, Trijicon.... take your pick.

 

[Jebel]

Nothing wrong with the Zeiss V4. My suggestion would be to look at the 4-16x44 rather than the 6-24x50.

If the budget goes up to $1500, I’d look at the Swarovski Z5.

Maven noted above is a good brand worth considering.

 

[SDHNTR]

Yes, you are off track. No high mag SFP.

 

[wapitibob]

I've used and liked the Nightforce NXS 22x sfp, Trijicon Tenmile hx 25x ffp, didn't care much for my NX8 32x.

 

[fwafwow]

Post #2. Doesn’t mean you have to agree with the concept or results, but that link will take care of plenty of posts many would make. TL;DR - not Zeiss. YMMV

 

[RhynoFooter]

Ended up going with a Leupold VX6hd. Thanks for the responses.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Ended up going with a Leupold VX6hd. Thanks for the responses.

That is a huge mistake…good luck!