ranger
12-15-2017, 11:23 AM
I just bought a Kimber Montana 280AI - goal is a general purpose hunting rifle. Specifically, Whitetail in Georgia plus Mule Deer and Antelope in Wyoming and other Western states. Bucket list goal is a trip to Africa to hunt plains animals - none of the large, dangerous animals. Assuming max engagement will be 400 yards and most realistically 100 yards to 300 yards.
Looking for rifle scope feedback - I tend toward "cheaper" scopes. Currently looking at Leupold VX2 4-12x40 CDS ($300 or less), Leupold VX3i 3.x10-40 (less than $400), Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x40 ($400+), Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15x42 ($600 or so), or a USED Leupold Vx6 2-12x42 CDS ($600 plus used).
For general hunting, is VX2 "good enough" or is the VX3i "worth $100+ more" or is the VX6 (used) "worth twice as much as VX2"? Are there other scopes in the less than $800 range I should consider? I have no problems buying used.
Looking for rifle scope feedback - I tend toward "cheaper" scopes. Currently looking at Leupold VX2 4-12x40 CDS ($300 or less), Leupold VX3i 3.x10-40 (less than $400), Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x40 ($400+), Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15x42 ($600 or so), or a USED Leupold Vx6 2-12x42 CDS ($600 plus used).
For general hunting, is VX2 "good enough" or is the VX3i "worth $100+ more" or is the VX6 (used) "worth twice as much as VX2"? Are there other scopes in the less than $800 range I should consider? I have no problems buying used.