Suggestions on some long range hunting scopes

[Thinkle401]

I'm heading west for an open country hunt. I never hunted open country and I'm looking for some suggestions on scopes. I'm looking to just send in my ballistics and get a cap for the scope. Any input would be gladly appreciated thank you

 

[nobody]

I'm going to say this as politely as possible, but please don't do that.

I ran a Leupold scope with the CDS system for a long time. The issue was I never hunted EXACTLY in the conditions and climate and elevations my turret was cut for, not even once. So my turret was always ***slightly*** off.

If you're going to really do the long range hunting game justice, get a good solid repeatable scope, a good ballistic app, and a good rangefinder. Then go practice A LOT. Get good dope, and then run the ballistics on your phone just prior to the hunt using the conditions and elevations you will expect and build a chart specifically for that hunt. Then do the same thing for the next hunt, and the next one, and the next one. You'll be better off in the long run and you'll be a better shooter because of it.

My suggestion is to pick up a good, solid scope from a company that has a good reputation for toughness and reliability, like Nightforce or Trijicon.

But hey, I'm just some random guy on the internet...

 

[ResearchinStuff]

There's a whole sub-forum on riflescope evaluations in the long range hunting section of this forum, it's a goldmine: https://www.rokslide.com/forums/forums/rifle-scope-field-evaluations.133/

 

[CTXhunter]

I'm going to say this as politely as possible, but please don't do that.

I ran a Leupold scope with the CDS system for a long time. The issue was I never hunted EXACTLY in the conditions and climate and elevations my turret was cut for, not even once. So my turret was always ***slightly*** off.

If you're going to really do the long range hunting game justice, get a good solid repeatable scope, a good ballistic app, and a good rangefinder. Then go practice A LOT. Get good dope, and then run the ballistics on your phone just prior to the hunt using the conditions and elevations you will expect and build a chart specifically for that hunt. Then do the same thing for the next hunt, and the next one, and the next one. You'll be better off in the long run and you'll be a better shooter because of it.

My suggestion is to pick up a good, solid scope from a company that has a good reputation for toughness and reliability, like Nightforce or Trijicon.

But hey, I'm just some random guy on the internet...

That’s it, best response you’ll probably get and it’s the first one, lock the thread lol. I’ll get in front of any more replies and ask a few questions.

1)what ranges do you plan to hunt?
2) what animal?
3) what is your budget?
4) what rifle and cartridge are you shooting?

Any good recommendations will be contingent on those questions, good luck and I hope you get something that fits your needs!

 

[Thinkle401]

That’s it, best response you’ll probably get and it’s the first one, lock the thread lol. I’ll get in front of any more replies and ask a few questions.

1)what ranges do you plan to hunt?
2) what animal?
3) what is your budget?
4) what rifle and cartridge are you shooting?

Any good recommendations will be contingent on those questions, good luck and I hope you get something that fits your needs!

Antelope/ mule deer sheridan wy
6.5 creed nosler trophy grade
Budget is up to 1200

 

[nobody]

Antelope/ mule deer sheridan wy
6.5 creed nosler trophy grade
Budget is up to 1200

Nightforce SHV F1: https://cameralandny.com/shop/night...2325-0137-06c7-00163e90e196?variation=1923282
Trijicon Credo HX: https://www.opticsplanet.com/trijicon-credo-hx-2-5-15x42mm-riflescope.html
SWFA SS 3-15: https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-3-15x42-tactical-rifle-scope-3.html?___SID=U


Edit: You'll need less magnification than you think to shoot at distance, just keep that in mind. Also, for the heck of it, what rifle are you running?

 

[Thinkle401]

I'm going to say this as politely as possible, but please don't do that.

I ran a Leupold scope with the CDS system for a long time. The issue was I never hunted EXACTLY in the conditions and climate and elevations my turret was cut for, not even once. So my turret was always ***slightly*** off.

If you're going to really do the long range hunting game justice, get a good solid repeatable scope, a good ballistic app, and a good rangefinder. Then go practice A LOT. Get good dope, and then run the ballistics on your phone just prior to the hunt using the conditions and elevations you will expect and build a chart specifically for that hunt. Then do the same thing for the next hunt, and the next one, and the next one. You'll be better off in the long run and you'll be a better shooter because of it.

My suggestion is to pick up a good, solid scope from a company that has a good reputation for toughness and reliability, like Nightforce or Trijicon.

But hey, I'm just some random guy on the internet...

I'm new to this style hunting so any help input is appreciated Thank you

 

[evergreenethos]

I've found the CDS on my Leupold Mark 5HD to be very reliable +/- 1,500 feet of elevation and +/- 10 degrees of temp (slightly more than 10 < 500 yards) of the conditions it was cut for. That said, dialing in MOA is just as easy with a LRF and a good ballistics app. A Kestrel never hurt anyone either. I have 3 Leupold VX-6HDs and have not even redeemed the complimentary CDS for them.

 

[Vortectoy]

Leupold vx5. And get the custom cds for your ammo.

 

[PRC_GUY]

I use leupold VX HD 4-24-50

 

[BjornF16]

@Thinkle401 did you make a purchase?