Scope upgrade advice.

[Formidilosus]

There’s a swaro z3 I think 3x10x42’oj the classifieds I’m considering making an offer on

That scope is no more reliable than the Vortex you currently have. A NF SHV 3-10x with duplex reticle, or S&B Klassiks especially in fixed powers are however, a massive upgrade.

 

[Rowdy99]

Plan on spending more than what you think is "reasonable" and be blown away with the quality. Once you buy good glass, you'll never want to shoot a cheap piece again.

 

[TheHammer]

Assuming this is a 110apex, it came with a 20 moa rail.. I would also consider upgrading those rings as well. Anything with a 2-3 x on the bottom end and 10 on the top. 42 or 44mm lense. I have a handful of 2.5-10x44 viper hs. They’ve served me well and I like them. I use their pro series rings as well with great results. Swaro makes a z3 that fits this but is a 1” tube vs 33mm, it is also priced competitively

 

[sndmn11]

There’s a swaro z3 I think 3x10x42’oj the classifieds I’m considering making an offer on

That would result in sadness.

 

[CRJR45]

It would be hard to spend better money than this right now. https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-...nter-Dot-30mm-Matte-Black-Riflescope-290.aspx

Thank you , I just ordered the HX version of that scope . Seemed like a good deal .

 

[Sportsman247]

I changed to Nighforce scopes and never looked back. I think you’ll be very pleased with any of their products.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

Thank you , I just ordered the HX version of that scope . Seemed like a good deal .

I think you'll be very happy.

 

[Shraggs]

Swfa, night force, trijcon or s&b…

 

[thinhorn_AK]

The nightforce shv 3-10 is a great scope for what you are talking about (not dialing, duplex reticle). I love mine and eventually I’d like to get a few more.

The trijicon deals happening now are great too, I paid 739.00 for my tenmile 3-10x50 and it is definetly a full feature scope that was like 1000.00 off on their sale.

 

[Neckbone]

That scope is no more reliable than the Vortex you currently have. A NF SHV 3-10x with duplex reticle, or S&B Klassiks especially in fixed powers are however, a massive upgrade.

No sh!t? I hear swaro and i think top of the line...maybe thats only the case with binos?

 

[Neckbone]

I changed to Nighforce scopes and never looked back. I think you’ll be very pleased with any of their products.

seeing a lot of recs for them, def be taking a look

 

[Neckbone]

That would result in sadness.

No kidding? I always thought they were top of the line in optics... not scopes tho huh?

 

[Neckbone]

Plan on spending more than what you think is "reasonable" and be blown away with the quality. Once you buy good glass, you'll never want to shoot a cheap piece again.

I was thinking no more than $1,000...figure that will get me pretty good glass...much better than the crossfire no doubt. I keep hearing about how much of a difference quality glass makes, I cant wait to see for myself. Next up will be upgrading from the Diamondback binos.

 

[Coxen02]

another vote for the NF SHV. I also think that leupold usually gives you a good product for the price. vx3 is a good option for less money than the nightforce. vx5 is about the same price point as SHV. In my opinion, the vx5 has better glass but isn't as dependable from a reliability standpoint.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

No kidding? I always thought they were top of the line in optics... not scopes tho huh?

Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

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Durability is not a strength of swaro/kahles rifle scopes. The $300 option that was mentioned earlier was the swfa 6x, a scope that I really like.

 

[Neckbone]

I have had great luck with Leupold scopes. They seem to stay put very well once sighted in. I am not easy on equipment in the woods and brush either. Another nice thing I like is the eye relief and FOV seems to be more to my liking than most scopes.

Ive been eyeballing the vx-3hd and vx5hd wondering if you get $400 worth of improvement with the vh5

 

[Neckbone]

Assuming this is a 110apex, it came with a 20 moa rail.. I would also consider upgrading those rings as well. Anything with a 2-3 x on the bottom end and 10 on the top. 42 or 44mm lense. I have a handful of 2.5-10x44 viper hs. They’ve served me well and I like them. I use their pro series rings as well with great results. Swaro makes a z3 that fits this but is a 1” tube vs 33mm, it is also priced competitively

Looks like I have MOA/rail research to do as well as shopping out some quality rings. This is something that didnt even cross my mind...I know the crossfire has a 1" tube, figured if i found a scope with a 1" tube then just mount it up. If not just get new rings..

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Here's a picture of my brothers vortex pro (aka seekins) rings last week



So far night force and Burris rings have worked well for me.

 

[sndmn11]

No sh!t? I hear swaro and i think top of the line...maybe thats only the case with binos?

Try these in addition to already mentioned Nightforce and on sale Trijicons.

SWFA 3-15x42 SS 30mm Riflescope

SWFA 3-15x42 SS 30mm Riflescope Details SKU: SS315X42MQ Finish: Matte Reticle: MIL-Quad Tube Diameter (mm): 30 Elevation Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Windage Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Parallax Setting: Side Focus Focal Plane: First

www.swfa.com

SWFA 6x42 SS 30mm Riflescope

SWFA 6x42 SS 30mm Riflescope Details SKU: SS6X42MQ Finish: Matte Reticle: MIL-Quad Tube Diameter (mm): 30 Elevation Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Windage Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Parallax Setting: Rear Focus Focal Plane: Second

www.swfa.com

SWFA 3-9x42 SS HD 30mm Riflescope

SWFA 3-9x42 SS HD 30mm Riflescope Details SKU: SS39X42MQ Finish: Matte Reticle: MIL-Quad Tube Diameter (mm): 30 Elevation Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Windage Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Parallax Setting: Fixed Focus Focal Plane: First

www.swfa.com

I had thought there were two 3-9 SWFAs on the classifieds.

My bushnells are over priced, but are good models to seek.

Sold - Bushnell LRTS 3-12, LRTSi 4.5-18, Maven CRS.2

Payment via Venmo or fee-free PayPal. Shipping included. More pictures available. 2X Bushnell LRTS 3-12x44 FDE non-illuminated. •$675 shipped with NO RINGS Talley modern sporting picatinny rings (not shown) or TPS rings (shown), no bubble level. This is the scope that is not mounted in the...

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[ToolMann]

Ive been eyeballing the vx-3hd and vx5hd wondering if you get $400 worth of improvement with the vh5

I had a VX3 for 15 years before recently putting the SHV on my rifle. Moved the VX3 over to a different gun. It served me well. You eventually get smaller and smaller returns on the dollar as you move up the cost ladder when it comes to the glass. I wanted something more rugged, reliable and the option to dial.