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Re: Glass options
[Re: StoneMan]
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06/12/20 12:29 AM
06/12/20 12:29 AM
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Ourtown, AL
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Which Leupolds did you buy and what didn’t you like about them? I’m a big fan of Zeiss and Meopta optics but all the manufacturers you listed have quality products and each have different pros and cons. If we know exactly what you’re looking for in a hunting scope then we can make more helpful suggestions.
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Re: Glass options
[Re: BCLC]
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06/12/20 12:46 AM
06/12/20 12:46 AM
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Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen
James
Freak of Nature
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Which Leupolds did you buy and what didn’t you like about them? I’m a big fan of Zeiss and Meopta optics but all the manufacturers you listed have quality products and each have different pros and cons. If we know exactly what you’re looking for in a hunting scope then we can make more helpful suggestions. This^^^ I'm surprised Clark hasn't chimed in yet 😂
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Re: Glass options
[Re: StoneMan]
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06/12/20 05:32 AM
06/12/20 05:32 AM
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North AL
AU338MAG
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In the $1200 price range, I would recommend a Swarovski Z5 model. Either a 2.4x12x50mm or a 3.5x18x44mm model. Excellent, crystal clear glass which will allow you to see well past legal light.
Go see Jeff at Simmons sporting goods in Bessemer and he can hook you up.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Glass options
[Re: AU338MAG]
#3143970
06/12/20 06:00 AM
06/12/20 06:00 AM
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Mississippi
riflenut
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In the $1200 price range, I would recommend a Swarovski Z5 model. Either a 2.4x12x50mm or a 3.5x18x44mm model. Excellent, crystal clear glass which will allow you to see well past legal light. This^^^. Just bought one for a custom 6.5PRC. Haven't had it out at dusk yet but I assume it'll be plenty bright enough.
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Re: Glass options
[Re: crocker]
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06/12/20 09:31 AM
06/12/20 09:31 AM
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North AL
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I have a couple nice scopes with German glass and will have to say that Leupold vx6HD I just bought is some of the clearest glass I have owned. Agreed. The VX5 and VX6 scopes have excellent glass, on par with most of the German optics and a better price point. Didn't suggest them because the OP apparently had bad experience with Leupold.
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Molon Labe
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Re: Glass options
[Re: StoneMan]
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06/12/20 09:44 AM
06/12/20 09:44 AM
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Oxford, AL. USA
Big Game Hunter
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Go to www.samplelist.com and look at the demo scopes they have. Their inventory changes frequently but you can get some great deals on that site. I bought a demo Swarovski 3.5-18x44 a few years ago for $1,100.
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Re: Glass options
[Re: StoneMan]
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06/12/20 07:38 PM
06/12/20 07:38 PM
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North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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The VX5 HD and VX6 HD models have much better glass than the vx3i line. The VX5 line is about the most scope for the money IMO.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Glass options
[Re: StoneMan]
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06/13/20 08:59 PM
06/13/20 08:59 PM
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On the X
TickaTicka
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Look at Zeiss conquest V4 6-24x50.
Imo, swarvo Z5 can't touch it.
I've owned both.
Public Land Owner
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Re: Glass options
[Re: TickaTicka]
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06/14/20 05:16 AM
06/14/20 05:16 AM
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North AL
AU338MAG
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Old Mossy Horns
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Look at Zeiss conquest V4 6-24x50.
Imo, swarvo Z5 can't touch it.
I've owned both. I disagree. I own both and the Z5 has a sharper image and better lowlight performance IMO.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Glass options
[Re: James]
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06/14/20 06:35 AM
06/14/20 06:35 AM
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NW Alabama
R_H_Clark
Leupold Pro Staff
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Which Leupolds did you buy and what didn’t you like about them? I’m a big fan of Zeiss and Meopta optics but all the manufacturers you listed have quality products and each have different pros and cons. If we know exactly what you’re looking for in a hunting scope then we can make more helpful suggestions. This^^^ I'm surprised Clark hasn't chimed in yet 😂 Why the hell would I keep giving advice to people who already know everything?
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Re: Glass options
[Re: AU338MAG]
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06/14/20 10:17 AM
06/14/20 10:17 AM
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On the X
TickaTicka
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Look at Zeiss conquest V4 6-24x50.
Imo, swarvo Z5 can't touch it.
I've owned both. I disagree. I own both and the Z5 has a sharper image and better lowlight performance IMO. I think the exact opposite. I sold my Z5. My Z5 was not as crystal clear and had lots of edge vignetting. Everyone's eyes are different.
Public Land Owner
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Re: Glass options
[Re: TickaTicka]
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06/14/20 10:27 AM
06/14/20 10:27 AM
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Posts: 19,197
North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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North AL
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Look at Zeiss conquest V4 6-24x50.
Imo, swarvo Z5 can't touch it.
I've owned both. I disagree. I own both and the Z5 has a sharper image and better lowlight performance IMO. I think the exact opposite. I sold my Z5. My Z5 was not as crystal clear and had lots of edge vignetting. Everyone's eyes are different. I believe you're right, everyone has different eyes. Always spend some time with different scopes before making your choice. The V4 is a good scope and it tracks very well. Dialing for distance it is probably more reliable than the swaro.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Glass options
[Re: StoneMan]
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06/14/20 10:32 PM
06/14/20 10:32 PM
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Hoover,Al. StateChamps
Big Bore
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10 point
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Hoover,Al. StateChamps
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Leupold can’t touch Zeiss, Meopta, Swarovski, Kahles, or even Zeiss Conquest. I went elk hunting with someone with a brand new V6 and was shocked how much better my old Conquest looked. I have had lots of luck with the Z3. Is the Z5 much better. I know the Z6 is awesome!
Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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Re: Glass options
[Re: StoneMan]
#3145862
06/15/20 09:07 AM
06/15/20 09:07 AM
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Posts: 9,630
B'ham
Goatkiller
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B'ham
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And I can shoot further than the 300 yards OP stated he would be shooting.... with a good solid 3-9x run-of-the-mill Bushnell scope all day long.
So I would probably just get a Leupold and not worry about it unless I was trying to shoot in low light. Which is sort of a moot point round here considering the game regs and legal shooting times.
I would get the Swaro if I was going to spend the full $1200. Zeiss ain't what it use to be.
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