Scope Suggestions

[Shotts2000]

I have a Tikka T3X in 6.5 PRC. I bought a new Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50 to go on it and had issues with it losing zero. Got it back from their warranty service and have decided to replace it.

I hunt whitetail in Alabama and often shoot inside of 200 yards, but might occasionally reach out to 500-600 yards. I've got a budget of about $2k and don't plan on buying for a few months. I also don't mind to buy used if I find a good deal on something. Below is a list of things that I'm looking for in the order of importance:

1. Hold Zero
2. Glass quality & light transmission
3. Quality Turrets that track well
4. Parallax Adjustment
5. Illuminated Reticle
6. Reasonably Lightweight
7. Fairly simple reticle

I'm looking for a FFP or SFP, MOA scope. I've given the NF NX8 4-32x50 F1 MOAR some thought, but wanted to see what everyone else recommends.

 

[akdad]

your going to get a few questions like
FFP/SFP
Moa/mil

 

[Shotts2000]

your going to get a few questions like
FFP/SFP
Moa/mil

Sorry, forgot to add that. It is edited.

 

[WeiserBucks]

NF or S&B Klassik and be done with it.

 

[akdad]

Not something you see get much love here but Have you looked at the shv line of nightforce?

 

[Shotts2000]

Not something you see get much love here but Have you looked at the shv line of nightforce?

I have done some reading on them, but not looked through one. A big concern of mine is the quality of the glass. I don't mind paying a little extra for it

 

[Kmccord]

If your range is mainly 200 yards and an occasional 5-600 yards, to be honest, you would not need a $2k scope, unless you just want one. At 200, you could use iron sights, I do not know what you are looking for on weight of scope, but if you want lightweight the NF NX8 would be my choice, but at 200yds on hunting, I probably would not spend that much, I would drop down under $1k. Good luck, I am definitely not saying not to buy what you want, I was just going off what you listed, let us know what you decide.

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

Maven RS 1.2 is a reasonably trim option, good glass, simple. --I own a couple and like the optic.

RS1.2 - 2.5-15x44 FFP

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I have owned a number of LRHS, and the glass is a step down--but dials great, and out of all the Reticle is my favorite to hunt with. You have a good budget and this is way under but it's a trim and serviceable option.

Bushnell LRHS-2 4.5-18 x 44 G2H reticle | G.A. Precision

New feautures for LRHS2

www.gaprecision.net

A second focal option but hits all your buttons--I own 2 X5s and they are solid as a rock. Unfortunately not the lightest option but solid.

Swarovski X5i 3.5-18x50 BRM-I+ Riflescope Black 79111

EuroOptic offers Swarovski X5i 3.5-18x50 BRM-I+ Riflescope Black 79111 at discounted price. Thanks to Swarovski OPTIK outstanding optical performance, this riflescope is the ultimate expert at long-range shooting. Get Swarovski riflescope for sale!

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I like some other options like the Leupold mark 4 and 5 HDs--but don't think you get any more or less than above. I also like s&B polar but some are at your budget or a bit above. I also love my Tangent Theta 315HH but it's crazy money. Any of the above--simple retical, moderately trim, and better than average glass, for under your budget.

Hope you find what your looking for

Ed

 

[Beluebow]

NF NX8......Check out the march line up as well.

 

[Huntaddict]

Maven RS 1.2 is a reasonably trim option, good glass, simple. --I own a couple and like the optic.

RS1.2 - 2.5-15x44 FFP

Buy Maven Outdoor Equipment Company RS1.2 Riflescopes. Our RS Series Riflescopes stack up with the most celebrated and expensive scopes in the world…bar none.

mavenbuilt.com

I have owned a number of LRHS, and the glass is a step down--but dials great, and out of all the Reticle is my favorite to hunt with. You have a good budget and this is way under but it's a trim and serviceable option.

Bushnell LRHS-2 4.5-18 x 44 G2H reticle | G.A. Precision

New feautures for LRHS2

www.gaprecision.net

A second focal option but hits all your buttons--I own 2 X5s and they are solid as a rock. Unfortunately not the lightest option but solid.

Swarovski X5i 3.5-18x50 BRM-I+ Riflescope Black 79111

EuroOptic offers Swarovski X5i 3.5-18x50 BRM-I+ Riflescope Black 79111 at discounted price. Thanks to Swarovski OPTIK outstanding optical performance, this riflescope is the ultimate expert at long-range shooting. Get Swarovski riflescope for sale!

www.eurooptic.com

I like some other options like the Leupold mark 4 and 5 HDs--but don't think you get any more or less than above. I also like s&B polar but some are at your budget or a bit above. I also love my Tangent Theta 315HH but it's crazy money. Any of the above--simple retical, moderately trim, and better than average glass, for under your budget.

Hope you find what your looking for

Ed

Yeah, if you are never going to shoot further than that, no need to overbuy - although I am a buy once cry one kinda guy. (kahles scopes on 6 rifles)
If its thick and dark where you hunt, wanna stay with an obj 50mm or above.

Agree with the swaro - the NX8 might be overkill up to 32x - you just had a bad experience with a Leupold but the Mark 4 has tested incredibly well. Very different mechanicals than the VX6

Find a Kahles K624 on clearance or a well cared fo used one and you will never turn back - my 2 cents

Leica Amplus at 1400 would have all the glass you would ever need

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746513-REG/leica_50412_2_5_15x56_amplus_6i_riflescope.html

Wanna go big - than this might be someting you can go deep on

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1542179-REG/leica_51300_prs_5_30x56_riflescope_l_prb.html

no experience with Maven, so cannot say

 

[Quintus]

Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42. Checks all your boxes and is much lighter than the NX8.

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42. Checks all your boxes and is much lighter than the NX8.

I like this option too--I hate the way NX8 tube is laid out--if you have anything other than a rail in top--you adjustment is limited.