Question About Leupold Scopes.

D

Diablo

Inactive
Ok.I know this topic has been beat to death but....I need advice on buying a scope. Should I buy the Vari-X II 3-9X40 or the 4-12X40 with an Adjst/Objective? I will be shooting out to a max of 300 yards,target and hunting. Do I need the Adjst/Objective for this distance? The diff in price is around $100.00.

Thanks Glenn
 
Either is enough power to hit game vitals at 300 yards. I have a 2.5-8X (fixed obj.) which is fine for 400 yards.

If you are ever going to need close, quick shots, consider the 3-, as lower powers are obviously easier for these.
 
I bought a Vari-X II 3X9 in 1970, mas o menos. Still got it. Killed deer out to 450 yards. Shot coyotes to 150 yards or so, at night. Hit steel plates at around 500 yards.

Shot a 350-yard deer with the scope on 3X.

Next question?

Art
 
I think it depends on what you will be shooting and the caliber of your rifle. If your shooting a .223 and figure on 300 yard prairie dogs and such then I'd rather have the 4-12. A .308 and deer at that range I'd get along with a 3-9 fairly easily. That's not to say the 3-9 wouldn't work on 300 yard prairie dogs, I've shot oodles with a .270 topped by a 3-9x40 Leupold at ranges further than 300 yards. Mainly depends on your taste I guess.

:)

------------------
bullet placement is gun control
 
Reading both these scope threads, one thing hit me that I hadn't thought of: Weight.

I'm gettin' a bit older, and my pet seems heavier, now, than just a couple of years :) back. The more lens, the more magnification, the more weight.

Weight is not a consideration if you're only going to walk a mile or three. If you're gonna cover ten or twelve or more miles of rough country you might wish you had stayed with iron sights!

Just a thought, Art
 
The Paralax adjustment is a function of magnification on variable power scopes. Under 10x mag in general doesn't need it, over 10x does.

The 4-12x leupold with the mil dot reticle is a very nice scope. The range finding reticle is nice if you plan on making long shots routinely at unknown ranges. If you'd prefer you can carry a laser range finder then you don't need a special reticle.

In general the 3-9 will do anything you need, but if you are looking at a trophy deer somewhere between 250 and 350 yards it can make a big difference in your hold. Anything you can do for yourself beyond "hold over and pray" would be welcome at that point.

Doctari
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top