Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 in 7mm Magnum - Scope Recommendation Please

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blincoln

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I purchased a new Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 in 7mm Magnum last night as I look to venture into hunting.

I am looking for recommendations on cost-effective optics/scope... A Vortex Diamondback 4-12 was recommended buy the seller, but some reviews online suggest its eye relief is short for a higher-power round (more than .308).

What would you use? Again, not looking to drop a mortgage payment to buy (hoping to be sub $400 including mounting hardware).
 
In the $200 range this is my top pick.

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P7932.aspx

They have a reputation for toughness and the long range reticle will be a plus at no extra cost on this scope. You can spend a LOT more on a scope and not get that much more quality. I have and own some in the $400-$500 range, but wouldn't feel a bit handicapped with this.

Others that are close. Realistically a tie, except that to get the long range reticle you have to pay extra, the Burris is the same price.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-1-Riflescope-P51827.aspx
http://swfa.com/Redfield-3-9x40-Revolution-Rifle-Scope-P44468.aspx


If you want to spend more money the Leupold VX-2 is my preferred scope. But in all honesty it isn't that much better. Mine have the long range reticle, the standard duplex is about $50 cheaper. It is worth it to me, but not everyone.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-2-Riflescope-P51800.aspx

The Vortex is good scope, about the same quality as any other $200 scope. But other features such as eye relief, weight, reticle design, etc. push me toward the 3 I recommended. It isn't a poor choice. Neither are Nikon, Bushnell or others. Most all of the $200 scopes are similar in quality. It comes down to preferred features.

The mounts I use, simple, easy to mount, strong, and inexpensive. Don't let the price fool you, these are very good mounts.

http://swfa.com/Talley-Lightweight-Aluminum-1-Scopemount-P40729.aspx

Another good option. A little more expensive, but probably a little tougher.

http://swfa.com/DNZ-Game-Reaper-1-Scopemount-P41650.aspx
 
jmr40 said:
http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfi...ope-P7932.aspx

They have a reputation for toughness and the long range reticle will be a plus at no extra cost on this scope. You can spend a LOT more on a scope and not get that much more quality. I have and own some in the $400-$500 range, but wouldn't feel a bit handicapped with this.

Others that are close. Realistically a tie, except that to get the long range reticle you have to pay extra, the Burris is the same price.
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I will vouch for the Fullfield II. I have one on my Remington 700 Classic in 8mm Mauser. I probably would have spent a bit more if I had bought the gun without it (partially for prestige to be honest....), but I have no complaints whatsoever for deer hunting. :cool: The guy I bought it for was a bigtime range enthusiast and said it performed quite well at long distance, far beyond any realistic deer hunting range...
 
My choice would be:
http://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=Minox-ZV-3-3-9x40---PLEX-%2366005-minox&catalog[product_guids][0]=1257532
Minox zv-3 3-9x40 $199

Eye relief is 3.78 inches

I have 2 Minox scopes and a pair of their binoculars. These people make great optics and have a lifetime warranty.

My Weatherby Vanguard wears one of these. I would also suggest you 86 the factory bases and go with Talley 1 piece base and rings. It is a much solider mount than using weaver style rings with the bases provided by Weatherby. At least that was my experience. You can find the Talley ring/base on Amazon for about the same price as a pair of weaver style rings.
 
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I have a Vortex Diamondback in 4-12×40, 4" eye relief which is plenty unless you need the scope back too far, especially shooting prone.
I'd spend a little more and get the Viper series, 4-16×44, that will let you stretch the legs on that rifle with ease, that's what my 7mag wears and I have no problem acquiring targets beyond 300 yds with my eyesight.
Warranty is premium, customer service is premium, and product is up there with scopes that cost more than they do.
 
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