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Looking to put a new optic on my B14 in 6.5CM. Currently running a Leupold VX-1 3-9x40--no complaints, lightweight, and more than enough glass for little for most of the hunting I do, but I'm moving it over to another rifle.
Mostly, I want to keep weight down and slightly extend the range I feel I can take ethical shots at antelope and mule deer. I've also managed to convince myself that 12x would be beneficial for my (fantasy) aoudad hunt where I'm shooting 400 yards at big ol' sheep on a canyon wall. Would like to keep price around $500.
I own a Credo 1-6 and MRO and am generally very happy with quality of Trijicon's products. Considered the Credo 2-10x36 and Accupoint 2.5-12x42, but ultimately don't have a lot of use for an illuminated reticle. My understanding is that the Huron/Ascent lines use essentially the LOW Japan lenses. Most frequent complaint I've seen here about the Huron/Ascent line is eye relief--anyone with a 3-12 care to weigh in? https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/maven-rs2-vs-huron-vs-optika5.279390/
Never owned a Meopta product, but their reputation precedes them, and I was impressed with my buddy's Optika6 with the Plex reticle. I find a few holdover hashmarks useful, but the Z-Plus reticle seems a little busy. I do like idea of the slightly larger objective vs. the Trijicons, but I'm not intelligent enough to know if +2mm actually has any appreciable effect. Seen the Optika5 going for $350, which I have to admit is pretty attractive.
Also interested in Tract. The Toric line seems to have a lot of advocates here; have read less about the Tekoa line. Also read conflicting accounts about the OEM manufacturers--LOW, Kenko, Philippines, RoK, etc.
Thanks in advance!
Mostly, I want to keep weight down and slightly extend the range I feel I can take ethical shots at antelope and mule deer. I've also managed to convince myself that 12x would be beneficial for my (fantasy) aoudad hunt where I'm shooting 400 yards at big ol' sheep on a canyon wall. Would like to keep price around $500.
I own a Credo 1-6 and MRO and am generally very happy with quality of Trijicon's products. Considered the Credo 2-10x36 and Accupoint 2.5-12x42, but ultimately don't have a lot of use for an illuminated reticle. My understanding is that the Huron/Ascent lines use essentially the LOW Japan lenses. Most frequent complaint I've seen here about the Huron/Ascent line is eye relief--anyone with a 3-12 care to weigh in? https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/maven-rs2-vs-huron-vs-optika5.279390/
Never owned a Meopta product, but their reputation precedes them, and I was impressed with my buddy's Optika6 with the Plex reticle. I find a few holdover hashmarks useful, but the Z-Plus reticle seems a little busy. I do like idea of the slightly larger objective vs. the Trijicons, but I'm not intelligent enough to know if +2mm actually has any appreciable effect. Seen the Optika5 going for $350, which I have to admit is pretty attractive.
Also interested in Tract. The Toric line seems to have a lot of advocates here; have read less about the Tekoa line. Also read conflicting accounts about the OEM manufacturers--LOW, Kenko, Philippines, RoK, etc.
Thanks in advance!
