Originally Posted By: Goatkiller
That's probably true on FOV even more so in recent years. I was thinking about my Swaro scopes for instance z6 2-12x50 is 63-21ft. grin Can't get that with a Leupold.


That Z6 is a fine scope indeed with a versatility few can compete with.Look at the exit pupil though and you will find it smaller than a 2X scope with a 3x magnification range with the same objective size. I think they stop it down for the 6X erector for some reason. The Swaro however makes up for it's somewhat smaller exit pupil with superior glass quality and coatings.

A Leopold VX2 2-7 has 44.6' FOV at 2X which is narrower because of it's longer eye relief and the fact that it's actually a bit over 2X on low power.


A 1.5-5 VX3 has 68' FOV on low power


My new Vortex Razor HD LH 1.5-8X32 has a whopping 72.2' FOV on low power and only weighs 13 ounces.

There's so much to consider in a scope choice,there really isn't any one that is "best". You just have to pick a scope that has the characteristics that makes it best for you depending on what you value the most.

Last edited by R_H_Clark; 11/29/16 07:53 AM.