PatientWolf
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I'm looking to updated the scope on my Ruger American .308 and have narrowed the list to 3:
The Nikon Monarch 3 3-12 x 42 BDC side focus.
Pros:
- The scope has decent reviews.
- Higher magnification than the others.
- Ability to focus the object on the same focal plane as the reticle.
- BDC reticle
- Lower cost to purchase.
Cons:
- At 18.5 oz, the scope is much heavier than the others.
- Unknown warranty support. Nikon doesn't seem to get the great reviews on customer service Leupold does.
- Made and assembled overseas.
The Zeiss OPMOD Conquest 3-9 x 40
Pros:
- Conquest line has a great reputation and gets great reviews.
- The New Rapid Z-600 seems to be a great reticle with bullet drop compensation.
- Assembled in the USA.
- The price is doable for me.
Cons:
- If the reticle is the older Rapid Z-600, it is not what I'd like for hunting in the woods.
- Since this is not a regular product, but a custom product, I am not sure if the optics are really the Conquest grade, the Terra grade or something between.
- I don't really find much information on the customer support.
- I don't seem to be able to find one locally to look through.
- Fixed objective focal plane.
Leupold VX-3 3.5-10 x 40 Duplex
Pros:
- Excellent customer service reviews and guarantee
- Very high durability reviews
- Lightest weight scope of the 3.
- Very bright scope
Cons:
- Highest price (only slightly above the Zeiss) (still doable for me)
- No bullet drop compensation (in my price range).
- Fixed objective focal plane
Use for the rifle is casual target shooting and hunting. Hunting white tails is mixed open field (to 300-400 yds) and woods (40 yds +). Hunting in various environmental conditions including cold, wet and low light.
I'd appreciate thought out responses with reasons for the recommendation.
The Nikon Monarch 3 3-12 x 42 BDC side focus.
Pros:
- The scope has decent reviews.
- Higher magnification than the others.
- Ability to focus the object on the same focal plane as the reticle.
- BDC reticle
- Lower cost to purchase.
Cons:
- At 18.5 oz, the scope is much heavier than the others.
- Unknown warranty support. Nikon doesn't seem to get the great reviews on customer service Leupold does.
- Made and assembled overseas.
The Zeiss OPMOD Conquest 3-9 x 40
Pros:
- Conquest line has a great reputation and gets great reviews.
- The New Rapid Z-600 seems to be a great reticle with bullet drop compensation.
- Assembled in the USA.
- The price is doable for me.
Cons:
- If the reticle is the older Rapid Z-600, it is not what I'd like for hunting in the woods.
- Since this is not a regular product, but a custom product, I am not sure if the optics are really the Conquest grade, the Terra grade or something between.
- I don't really find much information on the customer support.
- I don't seem to be able to find one locally to look through.
- Fixed objective focal plane.
Leupold VX-3 3.5-10 x 40 Duplex
Pros:
- Excellent customer service reviews and guarantee
- Very high durability reviews
- Lightest weight scope of the 3.
- Very bright scope
Cons:
- Highest price (only slightly above the Zeiss) (still doable for me)
- No bullet drop compensation (in my price range).
- Fixed objective focal plane
Use for the rifle is casual target shooting and hunting. Hunting white tails is mixed open field (to 300-400 yds) and woods (40 yds +). Hunting in various environmental conditions including cold, wet and low light.
I'd appreciate thought out responses with reasons for the recommendation.
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