Optic preference

[cole smith]

Just wondering what everyone's scope preference is for brand. Currently I'm using vortex scopes because they seem inexpensive, have a lifetime warranty and I could get a big objective lens and decent zoom. Now I'm considering spending a bit more money on a scope for target shooting. Anyone have a particular brand of scopes that they stick by and why.
Thanks

[Ice Fishing Maniac]

Leupold !! Been using them for over 25 years...no issues. If there was or I needed service, Canada depot is Korth Agencies in Okotoks.

[Dick284]

Leupold
Nikon
Sightron
Zeiss

Not necessarily in that order.

And I'm not a big fan of the big objective lens' either, even well after legal light, 40-42 mm obj's are enough.

[stob]

Originally Posted by Ice Fishing Maniac

Leupold !! Been using them for over 25 years...no issues. If there was or I needed service, Canada depot is Korth Agencies in Okotoks.

x2 - also liked the S&B and Swaro's - never liked the Zeiss

[elkhunter11]

For target work, I like the Zeiss HD-5 with target turrets.Nice clear optics, near constant eye relief, and they track consistently. I used to own more than a dozen Leupolds, but now I don't own any. I am also not a fan of large objective lenses.

[qwert]

I find it very revealing that everyone always mentions the great Vortex warranty, and reports their good personal experience.
Nobody seems to know anything about the Nightforce warranty, but I can guess why.

I like Nightforce because of their large range of vertical adjustment, and the MOAR & Moar-T etched glass reticles, and positive turret clicks and Zero-Stop. The glass is good and they are tough. The downside is high weight and cost. The weight can be a problem in any target competition class that has a weight limit, as it forces a choice between heavy barrel or heavy scope.

Good Luck, YMMV.

[Ranets]

Originally Posted by qwert

I find it very revealing that everyone always mentions the great Vortex warranty, and reports their good personal experience.
Nobody seems to know anything about the Nightforce warranty, but I can guess why.

I like Nightforce because of their large range of vertical adjustment, and the MOAR & Moar-T etched glass reticles, and positive turret clicks and Zero-Stop. The glass is good and they are tough. The downside is high weight and cost. The weight can be a problem in any target competition class that has a weight limit, as it forces a choice between heavy barrel or heavy scope.

Good Luck, YMMV.

Nightforce all the way!! I have 3 of them all are fantastic NSX, ATACR, and on my hunting rifle I am running their SHV model have never had an issue or inability to clearly see either target or animal. Buy once cry once

[tchardy1972]

I use more Zeiss and Sightrons than anything but I do own one Nikon monarch 3 which is good value for the money and one Leopold vx2 that seems to never give any issues.

[north american hunter]

Zeiss and swarovski

[Prairiewolf]

Originally Posted by cole smith

Just wondering what everyone's scope preference is for brand. Currently I'm using vortex scopes because they seem inexpensive, have a lifetime warranty and I could get a big objective lens and decent zoom. Now I'm considering spending a bit more money on a scope for target shooting. Anyone have a particular brand of scopes that they stick by and why.
Thanks

Vortex - my "hunters" choice, since they can be lightweight, the warranty lets me focus on hunting, and generally they're cost effective. I have a Diamondback and a Viper HS.

Leupold - I inherited one, a VX-2 I believe. Maybe a little better clarity than my Vortex Diamondback, good warranty but more money if I ever buy another.

I also have friends who really like the Swarovski line (too costly for me) and many who say their next scope would be a Bushnell Elite.

[Huntsman]

Nikon, Monarch, Pro-Staff(s), Omega and an M308.
Bino's and LRF are Nikon

Leupold VXI, my only one which is on my Win 88 that was my Dad's.

[bat119]

I've always been a leupold fan I've never had a bad one

[sns2]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Nikon, Monarch, Pro-Staff(s), Omega and an M308.
Bino's and LRF are Nikon

Leupold VXI, my only one which is on my Win 88 that was my Dad's.

That VXI was responsible for a helluva pile of meat

[sns2]

You know, there are just an awful lot of good products out there. There really are.

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by sns2

That VXI was responsible for a helluva pile of meat

And to add a cow moose last fall and a whitetail doe to the count

[sns2]

Right on

[max158]

Night force G7