Help me pick a scope!

Nockbuster98 · Saturday at 7:57 PM

Howdy friends. I recently picked up a new 300WM, looking for some good scope recommendations. I really like the specs of the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15 and VX-6-HD 3-18. anyone have any experience with these? Anything else in the price range I should consider? I really like the idea of the Leupold CDS system, but I’ve heard varied opinions on it. I do have a short list of criteria for the scope

-excellent low light performance
-made in USA/German glass preferred.
-no crazy tactical or long range reticles
-simple to use (I’m not opposed to turrets but they need to be simple enough for me to understand).

For context, I am not a long range hunter. I want to feel confident in my set up to out to 4 or 500 yards, but I am not taking 1000 yard shots. I am primarily a bow hunter so this rifle stuff is a little out of my wheel house. Any input or insight is appreciated!

woodruffhunter · Sunday at 7:26 AM

I have the Leupold vx5 x 44. I really like the scope. I do not like the bigger objective lenses (too big on the gun for me).

Servehim · Sunday at 10:21 PM

I put a Leopold VX-6 with CDS on my 300WM. Send in all the data with 180 gr bullets....Money

yotebuster17 · 2024-11-04T05:35:09-0700

Schmidt and Bender 3-18 meta. Simple reticle, and will return to zero every time. I’ve had 2 different vx6’s and neither would track. I’ll never own another.

diablo · 2024-11-04T06:33:59-0700

Durability and holds-zero might also be attributes to consider.

Nockbuster98 · 2024-11-04T08:20:58-0700

diablo said:
Durability and holds-zero might also be attributes to consider.

Absolutely, put that on my list. I also forgot to mention I will not own a vortex.

gr8fuldoug · 2024-11-04T10:38:08-0700

It's our pleasure, as a long standing supporting vendor here, to discuss the different available options and special opportunities with you. Your timing is great as we have begun some of the Black Friday / year End Sales. Please give a call, 516-217-1000, when you have the time. Thanks

Nockbuster98 · 2024-11-04T10:48:58-0700

gr8fuldoug said:
It's our pleasure, as a long standing supporting vendor here, to discuss the different available options and special opportunities with you. Your timing is great as we have begun some of the Black Friday / year End Sales. Please give a call, 516-217-1000, when you have the time. Thanks

Wow thanks for the reply Doug! I’ll be reaching out!

Togwotee · 2024-11-04T22:34:28-0700

If you don't mind the weight and the cost nobody can argue about the Schmidt & Bender being the best.

I love Leupold and I've had no issues with their tracking. but I just bought a Zeiss 4-16 with the exposed elevation turret for MOA and so far I'm very impressed. it's the lightest most compact scope I could find to give me what I wanted in a standard weight long range set up.

My Nightforce scopes track perfectly but they're heavy and the optics are good but not spectacular in my opinion.