I have three RAR's, 30-06, 243, 223, that need new optics. I started out with Hawke Optics on the three and I'm having issues keeping zero on all three. The 30-06 killed the Hawke in three rounds and I paid a lot of money for that scope, $250. Lesson learned.
I prefer Vortex, I own a couple with no issues. Leupold speaks for its self. I know there are other good scopes between my price ranges but I'm focusing on those two. Is a $350 rifle worthy of a $320 scope? I know the shot of a lifetime is priceless, I just struggle with the money spent.
All three guns will shoot sub MOA at 100yds(from a lead sled) and are well worth putting good optics on but I wonder if I should spend $500 for three Vortex or $1000 for three Leupold?
I'm a single dad so yes money is an issue.
I'm looking at the following scopes for each rifle;
30-06, Vortex Crossfire 3-9x40 dead hold BDC $149, Leupold VX-1 long range duplex $249
243 and 223, Vortex Crossfire 4-12x44 dead hold BDC $169 each, I will need two, Leupold VX-1 4-12x40 long range duplex, $319 each, I will need two.
For me its easier to pick a firearm than it is to pick a optic or a holster, and I wish I knew why I get hung up on it.
I prefer Vortex, I own a couple with no issues. Leupold speaks for its self. I know there are other good scopes between my price ranges but I'm focusing on those two. Is a $350 rifle worthy of a $320 scope? I know the shot of a lifetime is priceless, I just struggle with the money spent.
All three guns will shoot sub MOA at 100yds(from a lead sled) and are well worth putting good optics on but I wonder if I should spend $500 for three Vortex or $1000 for three Leupold?
I'm a single dad so yes money is an issue.
I'm looking at the following scopes for each rifle;
30-06, Vortex Crossfire 3-9x40 dead hold BDC $149, Leupold VX-1 long range duplex $249
243 and 223, Vortex Crossfire 4-12x44 dead hold BDC $169 each, I will need two, Leupold VX-1 4-12x40 long range duplex, $319 each, I will need two.
For me its easier to pick a firearm than it is to pick a optic or a holster, and I wish I knew why I get hung up on it.