Am I overlooking any options?

[D-mon]

There is a leupold vx5 in mills:

Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 Mil CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Non Illuminated HTMR SFP Riflescope 178027

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[5gauss]

I have been trying to find the "perfect" scope for my Tikka 260Rem which will be used for hunting deer sized game from point blank out to 500 yds. The only thing that I've found that checks all the boxes thus far is the VX-5HD with HTMR reticle or the Razor LHT. My first hand experience with the Razor LHT was not good and I will not be purchasing that scope. For the sake of consistency I am trying to get all my scopes from here on out in mils. I have been searching high and low for other options both in the forums and comparing spec on websites. I now put it out to you folks, have I overlooked any options? What I'm looking for is as follows...

Maximum weight 30oz. (ideally <25oz)
Exposed elevation turret w/ zero stop.
mils.
Maximum 14" in length (thinking for balance and overall appearance on a petite rifle, 14" may even be a stretch)
44-50mm objective
top end magnification somewhere between 15-18x
$1500 max (perhaps a hair more if it really made sense)
F1 or F2 though I'm leaning towards F2 for ease of use while hunting timber. Realistically I would dial elevation if needed and don't anticipate holding over.
no preference on illumination



It seems there are a lot of offerings that are close but not exactly what I'm looking for e.g. Triji Tenmile HX (long), Leica Amplus 6 (long), Zeiss V4 (MOA) etc. I am by no means an expert so I am open to suggestions or constructive criticism in my choice of desired specs.

VX5HD......Leupold is the lightest . lifetime warranty, made in USA....rugged...Have had mine for many years with no issues...

 

[martinakl]

I did stumble across an interesting Leupold option the other day. Well below your budget (= could be missing features) but it may be of interest to others reading through this thread.

Leupold Mark 3HD 4-12x40 with TMR

• Second focal Plane
• Mil/Mil
• 30MM tube
• 16.2 OZ
• 12.6"

 

[nksmfamjp]

The illumination feature stopped working first time out to the range, the magnification ring was incredibly stiff to rotate. What got me the most though was the soft and squishy elevation adjustment, didn't seem to index real well and was hard to feel adjustments. Not writing off Vortex all together, just wasn't impressed with the optic for the price.

You sent it back and they fixed or replaced it with a perfect one, right?

 

[nksmfamjp]

Lol I think that is just the LHT. If you are willing to live with the stiff magnification ring and plastic feel of elevation turret it is a solid scope. I still run one on a 308. It is still a lot of features for the $$.

It has a plastic turret?

 

[Lovellr653]

If that scope had a mugger top end magnification it would for sure be a contender.

You sent it back and they fixed or replaced it with a perfect one, right?

I would assume so. It's my buddies scope, not sure what he has done with it.

 

[Frogman77]

A simple throw lever for the lht and it will solve that issue. I have both the 3-15 and the 4.5-22... two of my favorite hunting scopes.

 

[nksmfamjp]

If that scope had a mugger top end magnification it would for sure be a contender.

I would assume so. It's my buddies scope, not sure what he has done with it.

What about the 4.5-22x? People can't say enough good about it. Sport Optics has 15% holiday discount, but not sure if in stock.

That said, I chose the Tract over this for some reason. I think I will like the glass better, but I'm just guessing until I get it mounted and in the field.

 

[Lovellr653]

Thanks for all the input folks, lots of suggestions. I ended up pulling the trigger on a VX-5HD with the HTMR mil reticle and Warne mountain tech base and medium rings. I'll post a picture of the set up once I get the action bedded and the scope installed.

 

[Lovellr653]

The VX-5HD isn't too big or too little. Goldilocks scope for this setup.

 

[5gauss]

Thanks for all the input folks, lots of suggestions. I ended up pulling the trigger on a VX-5HD with the HTMR mil reticle and Warne mountain tech base and medium rings. I'll post a picture of the set up once I get the action bedded and the scope installed.

Great choice....